Formaldehyde and playwood (beadboard)

[dfbeasley]

Does anyone know anything about the dangers of Formaldehyde in plywood products? Is there a product I can use to seal the wood and keep it from emitting dangerous Formaldehyde? Thanks.

[dfbeasley]

Make that plywood. Sorry.

[majakdragon]

Tried doing a websearch on this and got conflicting stories. Some say it leeches out with time and others say a LONG time. Try typing in plywood/formaldahyde in your searchbar and read the different claims. Good luck.

[dfbeasley]

Thanks. I have done that and read the same thing you did. A bit confusing actually. But I cannot find anything on sealing the plywood to eliminate the off-gassing. Any suggestions in this area?

[majakdragon]

Not sure if even completely sealing it would work. I will be using a latex paint when I install my beadboard but I am not affected by it. I worked in a plant that made Formaldahyde and had no problems. Perhaps one of the other Pros here will have an answer so watch this post.

[Sawdustguy]

If you let particle board sit in your shop, you will smell the formaldahide and even more when you cut it.

As mentioned, if that's an issue, go with a plywood veneer substraight.