Formaldehyde emission limit
GECA·clause MS-3.3·pp.30-31
The requirement
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table 2: AS/NZS 2269, testing procedure AS/NZS 2098.11 method 10 for Plywood | ≤ | 1 | mg/L |
| Table 2: AS/NZS 1859.1 - Particle Board, with use of testing procedure AS/NZS 4266.16:2004 method 16 | ≤ | 1.5 | mg/L |
| Table 2: AS/NZS 1859.2 - MDF, with use of testing procedure AS/NZS 4266.16 method 16 | ≤ | 1 | mg/L |
| Table 2: JIS A 5908 - Particle Board and Plywood, with use of testing procedure JIS A 1460 | ≤ | 1 | mg/L |
| Table 2: JIS A 5905 - MDF, with use of testing Procedure JIS A 1460 | ≤ | 1 | mg/L |
| Table 2: JIS A1901 (not applicable to Plywood) | ≤ | 1 | mg/L |
| Table 2: ASTM D5116 (+/- 0.0005) | ≤ | 0.1 | mg/m²/hr |
| Table 2: ASTM 6670 (+/- 0.0005) | ≤ | 0.1 | mg/m²/hr |
| Table 2: ISO 16000 part 9, 10 and 11 (also known as EN 13419), at 3 days (+/- 0.0005) | ≤ | 0.1 | mg/m²/hr |
| Table 2: ASTM D6007 | ≤ | 0.12 | mg/m³ |
| Table 2: ASTM E1333 | ≤ | 0.12 | mg/m³ |
| Table 2: EN 717-1 (also known as DIN EN 717-1) | ≤ | 0.12 | mg/m³ |
| Table 2: EN 717-2 (also known as DIN EN 717-2) | ≤ | 3.5 | mg/m²/hr |
| Particle board and MDF panels, desiccator method, AS/NZS 4266.16 Method 16 | < | 1 | mg/L |
| Alternatively: veneer and plywood, AS/NZS 2098.11 Method 11 | < | 1 | mg/L |
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The document’s own listing
Table 2: AS/NZS 2269, testing procedure AS/NZS 2098.11 method 10 for Plywood: ≤1 mg/L Table 2: AS/NZS 1859.1 - Particle Board, with use of testing procedure AS/NZS 4266.16:2004 method 16: ≤1.5 mg/L Table 2: AS/NZS 1859.2 - MDF, with use of testing procedure AS/NZS 4266.16 method 16: ≤1 mg/L Table 2: JIS A 5908 - Particle Board and Plywood, with use of testing procedure JIS A 1460: ≤1 mg/L Table 2: JIS A 5905 - MDF, with use of testing Procedure JIS A 1460: ≤1 mg/L Table 2: JIS A1901 (not applicable to Plywood): ≤1 mg/L Table 2: ASTM D5116 (+/- 0.0005): ≤0.1 mg/m²/hr Table 2: ASTM 6670 (+/- 0.0005): ≤0.1 mg/m²/hr Table 2: ISO 16000 part 9, 10 and 11 (also known as EN 13419), at 3 days (+/- 0.0005): ≤0.1 mg/m²/hr Table 2: ASTM D6007: ≤0.12 mg/m³ Table 2: ASTM E1333: ≤0.12 mg/m³ Table 2: EN 717-1 (also known as DIN EN 717-1): ≤0.12 mg/m³ Table 2: EN 717-2 (also known as DIN EN 717-2): ≤3.5 mg/m²/hr Particle board and MDF panels, desiccator method, AS/NZS 4266.16 Method 16: <1 mg/L Alternatively: veneer and plywood, AS/NZS 2098.11 Method 11: <1 mg/L
The document’s own compact listing of the limits, as harvested.
Klar Cite’s note
The document states two figures for particleboard: its sentences require a level below 1.0 mg/L, while its own Table 2 lists ≤1.5 mg/L for particle board tested to AS/NZS 1859.1. It also names plywood's test as AS/NZS 2098.11 method 10 in Table 2 and Method 11 in the sentence after it. Klar Cite shows both as printed and does not choose between them.
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- Exemptions
- Raw timber and natural materials are excepted from this criterion.
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- What it asks
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- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
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GECA · Carpets · version C Gen 3.0 · clause MS-3.3 · page 30-31 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/85810b5b7b84f698
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Page 30-31, MS-3.3 FORMALDEHYDE. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
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Other clauses in this standard
| Clause | Name |
|---|---|
| EV-1.1 | Environmental Legislation Compliance |
| EV-3.1.1 | Chemical Bleaching of Yarns Prohibited |
| EV-3.1.2 | Surfactants Biodegradability Requirement |
| EV-3.1.3 | Wool Sourcing Effluent Discharge Requirement |
| EV-3.1.4 | Wool Grease Content |
| EV-3.1.6 | Energy Use for Greasy Wool Scouring |