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Claims No Added Urea Formaldehyde
Chemical exclusionThe source claims the composite wood product was manufactured without added urea-formaldehyde resins (NAUF) or without any added formaldehyde (NAF).
You might see it written as: NAUF · no added urea formaldehyde · no added formaldehyde · NAF
Speaks to: Human health
Medium greenwash risk
Meaningful only with supporting detail — check scope and dates.
Distinguish NAUF, NAF, and 'formaldehyde free' — three different claims.
What backs it up
- Chemical Exclusion Statement →
Must be at least: Manufacturer declared
Check it states: Resin System, Scope
NAUF still permits phenol-formaldehyde; NAF is the stricter claim.
- Regulatory Compliance Statement →
Must be at least: Manufacturer declared
Check it states: Regulation, Scope
CARB/TSCA compliance is a legal floor, not equivalent to NAUF/NAF.
Where it counts
- LEED →
Can contribute
- WELL Building Standard →
Can contribute
- mindful MATERIALS Common Materials Framework →
Can contribute