Is Your Plywood Furniture Safe for Your Child? Check Now

Is Your Furniture Secretly Poisoning Your Home?

A home should be beautiful, but more importantly, it should be safe, especially for your children. 

Have you ever thought that the furniture on which your child plays or you relax can be harmful to your health? In fact, chemicals used in most plywood furniture can pollute the indoor air and become the root cause of many health problems.

Formaldehyde, a commonly used chemical in plywood adhesives, is known to release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that affect indoor air quality. Formaldehyde in plywood is usually used to join layers, but it slowly dissolves in the air, which we call plywood emissions. It is a type of VOC that harms indoor air quality.

This in plywood is a danger that is not visible, but is there.

What is formaldehyde? Why is it used in plywood? 

Formaldehyde is a chemical commonly used as a resin to hold the layers of plywood together. It was thought to be essential for bonding, but problems arise when it is slowly released into the air; this is called plywood emissions.

Short-term effects: eye irritation, headache, sore throat

Long-term exposure: respiratory problems such as asthma, and in some cases, cancer

It is even more dangerous for children and the elderly.

Why are E0 and E1 grades important? 

Not all plywood is the same. If you are looking for safe plywood for interiors for your kids’ room or your living space, it is important to understand E0 and E1 grades.

E0 plywood is the one that has the lowest amount of formaldehyde emissions (≤0.5 mg/L), and is considered the safest for indoor use. E1 plywood allows slightly higher amounts (0.5–1.5 mg/L), but this is also the accepted standard in many countries.

The problem arises when people buy cheap and unbranded plywood, which does not meet these standards. So always make sure that the plywood has a third-party certification such as CARB, FSC, or BSI. These certifications ensure that your furniture is not only beautiful but also safe.

Indoor Air Quality Matters More Than Ever in 2025 

Today's urban homes lack natural ventilation. We spend most of our time in closed rooms, ACs and air-tight windows. In such a situation, the VOCs that accumulate in indoor air have an effect quickly. Small children, the elderly and people suffering from asthma are the first to fall prey to it.

Just buying aesthetic furniture is not enough. When it comes to indoor air quality and family health, it becomes important to be conscious about furniture safety.

How to identify safe plywood furniture? 

Whenever you make or buy furniture, make sure that the plywood used in it meets the following standards: 

• Is it labeled as E0 or E1 grade?
• Does the brand openly share its material specs?
• Does the plywood have BIS or any other trusted certification?
• Is the plywood laminated or pre-finished, so that emissions are sealed?
• Is it being sold at a cheap bargain without any branding? 

If the answer to these questions is no, then you need to think again!!

Splice Ply: A safe and smart choice 

Splice Ply plywood, along with its premium looks, is also an eco-friendly plywood. We manufacture E0-grade plywood, which is made from extremely low-emission resins.

Be it the kid’s room, your kitchen cabinetry, wardrobe, or study table, our toxin-free plywood is safe for every interior space in your home. Our manufacturing process is also environmentally responsible, which reduces the long-term impact.

A home is better when it is safe, both from inside and outside! 

Don't ignore the chemical hazards lurking behind glossy finishes and designer looks. Choosing the right plywood with a non-toxic furniture solution protects your family's health and is a responsible and informed decision. Their safe future depends on the choices you make today. Start a toxin-free, breathable, and beautiful home with Splice Ply.