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Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) was using plywood for the floor of the trunk on vehicles it manufactures in the U.S., but determined that formaldehyde emissions from the plywood were beyond acceptable standards. If the problem could not be solved, it would have to throw away $1 million worth of plywood.

The company contacted Safe Buidling Solutions of Waukesha, Wis., and asked if SBS could supply materials that could coat the plywood and create a barrier against the offgassing.

One of the products needed to be black, because one side of the plywood would be covered with carpet, and the other side would be painted black.

SBS supplied BMW with AFM Safecoat Safe Seal and Safecoat Exterior Satin - Black. The company tested various combinations and achieved significant reductions in formaldehyde offgassing.

BMW originally told SBS that it needed to get over 90% reduction in formaldehyde offgassing to approve the system. With the AFM products from Safe Building Solutions, the auto manufacturer found its solution.

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