Formaldehyde

01/12/2026

“What’s so special about formaldehyde?”

Chemicals come in all sorts of forms. CH2O, also known as Formaldehyde, is a very special chemical. Formaldehyde-based resins are an incredibly effective and affordable option to use as glue in engineered wood for construction. It has strong performance in humid and high temperature variability environments and can insulate well. However, it’s also a volatile organic compound that hurts the respiratory system and is also a carcinogen at sufficient exposure. Consequently, many engineering companies are phasing formaldehyde out of their inventory.