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Phenol formaldehyde (PF)

In layman's terms, this is a glue. It's one of two synthetic, formaldehyde-based polymer resins commonly used in homes, primarily as an adhesive in pressed-wood products such as plywood; the other is urea formaldehyde (UF). Of the two, PF is the safer choice, since it releases significantly lower levels of formaldehyde, which is a carcinogenic volatile organic compound (VOC). The best choice is formaldehyde-free resin.

 

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