California's New Formaldehyde Regulations
Impact on Wood Products Manufacturers
July 10th-11th, 2007
Valley River Inn, Eugene, OR
About the Workshop
The Willamette Valley Chapter of the Forest Products Society and Oregon Wood Innovation Center organized a workshop on the new California Air Resource Board's (CARB) Air Toxic Control Measure for formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. Approximately 120 participants heard first-hand from CARB personnel about the development and current status of the measure. International regulations and wood products industry perspectives were presented and participants had the opportunity to tour testing chambers at Hexion and PSI in Springfield and Eugene, respectively.
Presentations given at the workshop are linked below.
Our thanks to the presenters, sponsors, and to all the participants for a great session.
Presentations
July 10th
Formaldehyde: Background:
- Erwin Schutfort - Formaldehyde and Composites - Workshop Introduction
- David Harmon - Formaldehyde-Based Resins and Potential CARB Impact
International Regulations:
- Harald Schwab - European Regulations for Formaldehyde
- Steve Zylkowski - International Testing of Formaldehyde
California Air Resources Board regulations:
- Jim Aguila - California's New Formaldehyde Regulations
Industry Perspectives Panel Discussion
- John Bradfield (composite panels) - Composite Panel Challenge: Meeting the CARB ATCM
- Bill Altman (hardwood plywood) - Hardwood Plywood: Preparing for the CARB Rule
- Bill Perdue (furniture) - The California ATCM for Composite Wood Products: Meeting the Challenges of Compliance
July 11th
Challenges & opportunities:
- Erwin Schutfort - Challenges & Opportunities: The Road Ahead
Open panel discussion
Presenters and Affiliations:
- Jim Aguila, California Air Resources Board
- Bill Altman, Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association
- John Bradfield, Composite Panel Association
- David Harmon, Hexion
- Bill Perdue, American Home Furnishings Alliance
- Erwin Schutfort, Pittsburgh Testing Labs/ PSI
- Harald Schwab, Wilhelm Klauditz Institute
- Steve Zylkowski, APA - The Engineered Wood Association