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Testing composite
wood products –
a lab perspective
September 13, 2018
Scott Laughlin
UL Environment
Marietta, Georgia USA
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I. Background
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Columbian Exhibition 1893
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The Palace of Electricity, 1893 World’s Fair
William Henry Merrill
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North America
5,852+ People
65 Locations
Asia Pacific
5,444+ People
59 Locations
Africa, Europe,
Latin America,
Middle East
3,202+ People
63 Locations
185+FACILITIES
14,495+ ASSOCIATES
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The Definition of Safety is Evolving.
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Complex issues of today have replaced concerns of
the past. And the safety landscape of tomorrow is
yet to be defined.
• Fire and Electrical Safety
• Wireless Testing
• Performance Testing
• Indoor Air Quality
• Chemical Regulations
• Transaction Security
• Renewable Energy
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II. Laboratory Needs
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A Few Basic Laboratory Needs
• Accreditations
• Testing Equipment
• Knowledgeable Staff
• Test Method/Standards Development
• Robust quality systems
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Accreditations
Accreditation bodies in all parts of the world usually use the
following ISO/IEC Standards as accreditation requirements:
ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Bodies
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Management System Certification Bodies
ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification Bodies
ISO/IEC 17025 Testing/Calibration Laboratories
ISO/IEC 17065 Product/Process/Service Certification Bodies
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A Few Basic Laboratory Needs
• Accreditations
• Testing Equipment
• Knowledgeable Staff
• Test Method/Standards Development
• Robust quality systems
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Mechanical/
Performance
Testing
Flammability
Testing
Chemical
Testing
Emissions
Testing
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Some
people have
all the fun
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Chamber Testing
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A Few Basic Laboratory Needs
• Accreditations
• Testing Equipment
• Knowledgeable Staff
• Test Method/Standards Development
• Robust quality systems
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Standards, Methods, and Practices
• Standard – overall term for denoting that a document was
developed by consensus and according to requirements. There
are several types.
• Standard Test Method – produces a test result
• Standard Practice – does not produce a test result
• Standard Guide – informational description of a number of
options, does not recommend a specific course of action
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VOC Measurement• ASTM D 6196 / ISO 16000-6• Collect chamber air on Tenax,
thermally desorb chemicals and analyze by GC/MS
• Applicable to 1,000’s of chemicals
Aldehyde Measurement• ASTM D 5197 / ISO 16000-3• Collect chamber air on DNPH and
analyze by HPLC• Primarily for formaldehyde and
acetaldehyde
Measurement Technology
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III. Composite Wood Products
Emissions Testing
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Formaldehyde is acolorless, flammable
gas at room temperature and
has a strong odor.
Exposure to formaldehyde can cause
irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. High levels of exposure may cause some types
of cancers.
One of the primary uses of formaldehyde is in industrial resins and adhesives including those used to make
composite wood products.
Why are we testing for Formaldehyde?
FORMALDEHYDEACS Reagent Lab Grade
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HardwoodPlywood
(HWPW)
Medium Density
Fiberboard(MDF)
Particleboard(PB)
Solid Wood
(not subject to regulation)
9% 0%
DECREASING RESIN CONTENT
DECREASING FORMALDEHYDE EMISSIONS
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Formaldehyde was designated as a toxic air contaminant (TAC) in California in 1992. State law requires ARB to take action to reduce human exposure to all TACs.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified formaldehyde as "carcinogenic to humans" in 2004, based on the increased risk of nasopharyngeal cancer.
The Air Resources Board (ARB) evaluated formaldehyde exposure and found that one of the major sources of exposure is from inhalation of formaldehyde emitted from composite wood products.
California Air Resources Board
The first emission standards became effective
on January 1, 2009
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On December 12, 2016, EPA published a rule to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products
Composite wood panels and finished products must be labeled as TSCA Title VI compliant by March 22, 2019
The EPA rule is largely consistent with the existing CARB rule
EPA includes an exemption from labelling finished products with less than 1 ft2 of composite wood
EPA TSCA Title VI
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EPA established a federal system for third party certifiers (TPCs) of panel manufacturers
EPA approved Accreditation Bodies (ABs) to oversee quality systems of the TPCs. • ISO 17065 for certification body• ISO 17020 for inspection body• ISO 17025 for test laboratories
Third Party Certification
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ProductPhase 2 Levels
(ppm***)
Hardwood Plywood – Veneer Core 0.05
Hardwood Plywood – Composite Core* 0.05
Particleboard 0.09
MDF 0.11
Thin MDF** 0.13
* Hardwood plywood panel using particleboard or MDF in the core.
** Maximum thickness of 8 mm.
*** Chamber concentration according to ASTM E 1333 test method.
TSCA Title VI Formaldehyde Emission Limits
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Quarterly Testing by 3rd Party
Certifier by Primary or Secondary
Test Method
Quarterly facility inspections and
audits of manufacturer records
Establish Quality Control Manual
Establish Quality Control Testing for
Formaldehyde (one test per shift)
Train Quality Control Personnel
Third Party Certification Requirements for Manufacturers
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ASTM E 1333 – Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a Large Chamber
Compare measured chamber
concentration to acceptance
criteria
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Test newly manufactured boards
Condition boards for 7 days
Measure formaldehyde concentration
after 16-20 hours in chamber
Primary Test Method – ASTM E 1333
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ASTM D 6007 – Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air from Wood Products Using a Small-Scale Chamber
Equivalence must be determined between small and large chamber test.
Test Method allows significant
flexibility in conditioning and
chamber time
The timing should be aligned
with ASTM E 1333 to ensure
good correlation
Secondary Test Method – ASTM D 6007
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Retailer
Panel Manufacturer
DistributorFinished Goods
Importer
Panel Manufacturer
Fabricator
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Manufacturer
Panel Manufacturer
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Panel Type/Thickness
Recordkeeping Challenge
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Establish a written policy for TSCA Title VI compliance including vendor risk assessment process
Identify products that contain MDF, particleboard, and/or plywood and keep a file for each vendor including the following:
• Agreements that ensure TSCA VI compliance• Map of supply chain back to panel producer• Archived due diligence efforts• Statements of compliance for 3 years
Risk-based inspection and independent testing of formaldehyde emissions for each vendor
Cultivate list of trusted wood panel producers and use in purchasing requirements
UL Recommendations to Ensure TSCA Title VI Compliance
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IV. Case Studies
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CARB Standard Operating Procedure for Finished Good Test Specimen Preparation Prior to Analysis of Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products:
Finished product manufacturing process may alter formaldehyde emissions from the panel.
However, testing deconstructed products can be a good indicator with proper context.
Wear Layer
Pattern Layer
Substrate Layer
Backing Layer
1. Deconstructive Test Method
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2. Loading Factor
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~0.023 m2
~0.046 m2
~0.184 m2
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~0.037 m2
~0.074 m2
~0.298 m2
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0.5 ACH 1.0 ACH
4.0 ACH
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102.4
81.6
73.3
81.5
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0.5 ACH 1 ACH 4 ACH
Combined Results MDF/HWPW
MDF MDF HWPW HWPW
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3. Mill Example
• A mill takes CARB/TSCA certified panels, applies NAUF glue
and veneer to outside, but does not process them further.
• Is this a laminated panel?
• Is it a component part?
• Can they apply for ULEF or NAF exemption from further
TPC testing?
The answers to these questions determine make a big difference
in a company’s testing burden and timeline for compliance.
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Conclusions
• Using a high quality, accredited laboratory is important –
details matter!
• Laboratories often end up interpreting regulations, and these
interpretations and interaction with SDOs/Regulators help
standards evolve
• Regulations and Standards are complex, and evolve over time
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THANK YOU
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