Carb Certified Hardwood

Carb phase 2 compliant purezawood is proudly carb 2 certified.

Carb certified hardwood.

What is formaldehyde and why is it in my flooring. California air resources board s phase 2 carb 2 if an engineered wood plank has a carb 2 label that means it has composite wood core that has low level of formaldehyde emission and it is carb 2 compliant. When you purchase wood products there are many aspects to consider. We re proud to be a leader in this initiative offering carb certified hardwood plywood and particle board.

In the certification process ul verifies that the manufacturing facility for subject composite wood products are capable of complying with the carb atcm emission standards and tsca title vi. In 2009 the california air resources board carb released the toughest formaldehyde emission regulations for composite wood products in california. To receive these certifications manufacturers undergo quarterly inspections and testing by the tpc and routine quality control testing at manufacturing. Carb stands for the â œcalifornia air resources boardâ and carb2 in particular is legislation enacted in 2007 to reduce the percentage of formaldehyde found in composite wood products including.

Some engineered flooring have a hardwood part that is fsc certified which indicates hardwood is sustainably harvested. Hardwood plywood hwpw particleboard pb medium density fiberboard mdf thin mdf. Carb 2 limits. Boa franc north america s most highly regarded hardwood flooring manufacturer is pleased to announce that all mirage lock brand products manufactured as of may 1 2009 will be in full compliance with phase 1 of carb 93120 certification and will thus meet the california air resource board s airborne toxic control measure to reduce formaldehyde emissions.