Question from C Kelly
Dear Debra
I have recently bought a second-hand Ikea bed frame, which is described as birch verneer with some sort of particle board inside. I have been reading that particle board can give off formaldehyde fumes, and was wondering if you know whether Ikea furniture is safe in this respect,
Sincerely
Clancy
Debra’s Answer
Particleboard does give off toxic formaldehyde fumes.
I know of no reason to think that particleboard from Ikea is any different, unless it is labeled “formaldehyde-free.”
