### Question
How is the "no-added formaldehyde-based resin" defined?


### Answer
The term **no-added formaldehyde-based resin** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2697* as follows -

> a resin formulated with no added formaldehyde as part of the resin cross-linking structure in a composite wood product that meets the emission standards in subparagraph (C) as measured by—


(I) one test conducted pursuant to test method ASTM E–1333–96 (2002) or, subject to clause (ii), ASTM D–6007–02

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2697*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER VI-FORMALDEHYDE STANDARDS FOR COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS**

