Trump EPA Nearly Doubles Amount of Formaldehyde Considered Safe to Inhale

Formaldehyde is carcinogenic. We know that because of embalming fluid, for example.

Turns out you have to ask for formaldehyde-free wood when buying building supplies.

Engineered I-beams / I-joists tend to use cheap wood with formaldehyde in it.

If you're building a new home and trying to minimize VOCs (to limit your chance of getting cancer and other conditions), you should use formaldehyde-free wood.

formaldehyde free plywood

formaldehyde free MDF