M.D.F timber products - MDF is a popular and cheap building product that is commonly used for skirtings, window nosings architraves, shelving and mouldings. It is made from timber fibres and glue which is compressed to form the desired shape. I strongly advise that a mask is worn when cutting this product. In other countries around the world there have been studies to suggest that the glues used contain known carcinogens. When the product is in situ and painted it is stable but when cut the airborne dust is a hazard. Australia has been slow to react to these alarming studies. Don't take a risk wear protective dust masks when cutting this product or better still avoid it. Think of how we view asbestos as a product. MDF could be the new asbestos.
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