### Question
How is the "particleboard" defined?


### Answer
The term **particleboard** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2697* as follows -

> a panel composed of cellulosic material in the form of discrete particles (as distinguished from fibers, flakes, or strands) that are pressed together with resin (as determined under the standard numbered ANSI A208.1–2009)

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

