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What is NYC RCNY § 11-06?

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Any of the following composite wood or agrifiber products containing added urea-formaldehyde resins purchased or leased by any agency shall meet the standards specified below, except that this section shall not apply to any composite wood or agrifiber product containing added urea-formaldehyde resins purchased or lease

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§ 11-06 Added urea-formaldehyde resins reduction.

RCNY § 11-06

Any of the following composite wood or agrifiber products containing added urea-formaldehyde resins purchased or leased by any agency shall meet the standards specified below, except that this section shall not apply to any composite wood or agrifiber product containing added urea-formaldehyde resins purchased or leased by any contractor pursuant to any contract with any agency. Product Formaldehyde Emission Standards (ppm)* Hardwood Plywood-Veneer Core0.08 Hardwood Plywood-Composite Core0.08 Particleboard0.18 Medium Density Fiberboard0.21 Thin Medium Density Fiberboard0.21 Orient Strand BoardNo added urea formaldehyde resins Glulam ProductNo added urea formaldehyde resins WheatboardNo added urea formaldehyde resins StrawboardNo added urea formaldehyde resins * Based on the primary test method (ASTM E 1333-96 (2002)) in parts per million (ppm).

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