Question from Stacey
Hi Debra,
I just bought a sea grass storage bench, which I loved, however, I was told it was made of a “wood composite.” That is the only answer I could get, but I assume this is like MDF/particleboard, and that it most likely contains formaldehyde and I should return it. Am I right with this assumption?
Thanks so much!
Debra’s Answer
Actually it doesn’t. But what it does contain is plastic.
The problem is that the plastic could be anything from the least toxic polyethylene to the most toxic PVC and it’s not stated.
IF you can find out what the plastic is, you can determine the toxicity. Otherwise your guess is as good as mine.
I would avoid this material if the plastic cannot be determined.
