Is formaldehyde used at all in the making of this cutting board? I have heard some cutting boards are cured with this.
446877
I'm sorry I don't know if formaldehyde is used or not. The board is very nice though.
518233
Yes. I don't use it like a traditional cutting board; it would scare. I use it to protect my cabinets.
1696840
i don't know how much formaldehyde is in it. but i did notice, about this product, that while i was applying the Keratin Hair Treatment, my eyes were burning. i decided to use this product because i thought it was safer than the Brazilian Blowout treatment. i don't know if i did it right. i know i didn't answer the question, but i hope i helped in some way.
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I was quite surprised to see this question and was about to answer 'no' but decided to go get the bottle and read the ingredients and sure enough, formaldehyde IS listed as one of the ingredients. I was completely shocked. I have used this product twice and there definitely some powerful fumes that come off your hair when you are using the straightener but it really does make your hair incredibly soft and manageable. I have very curly hair however so it does not completely straighten it but it makes it very easy to straighten and blow dry. I hope my answer helped. Good luck!
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I have only used it to preserve my wooden end grain cutting boards and some wooden spatulas. I've heard about it being used as a laxative, but I've never used it for that purpose, so I can't comment on that. At least when used to impregnate cutting boards, it doesn't impart any taste to food that is being cut on it, so I assume it doesn't really have a taste to it.
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I would say more like water resistant. Mostly it keeps the wood from drying out, which is the most harmful to wood. When a cutting board is washed with soap and water it dries out the wood. I re-apply this about once a month.
634468
There is no formaldehyde in these haircare products. It is only the salon-applied Brazillian Blowout product that has formaldehyde in trace amounts.
1139109
It is used on cutting boards, so it is food-safe. It may darken the wood slightly, but it will bring out the grain of the wood for sure, and make the wood more beautiful!
588980
I've never heard of formaldehyde in Maple syrup. Is this something that occurs? The only way to know for sure would be to take a sample to a lab that perform an analysis for formaldehyde.
1984604
No matter where you go to read about all the different cutting boards you are going to hear people's opinions. Bamboo is allegedly harder on knives than other woods. Although i would think that Maple would be harder. I have heard plastic is the worst for knives. Yet, I have read of pro caterers who only use plastic boards. At least bamboo ('boo' boards) is eco-freindly. I purchased a teak board from a company that allegedly grew their own teak and did not deforest any other Eco-systems but their own. I have owned my boo board and teak board over a year and a half and use Henckles knives; usually 2-3 times a week. I have not seen or felt any unusual dulling of those knifes. I will steel them prior to each use to help keep the edge. My view, as a casual user, is that bamboo will be just fine. The one thing to remember with any wood board is to mineral oil them about once a month to prevent cracking; do not use any other oil, like olive or saffron, etc; Do not put them in the dishwasher. Keep your knives sharp. So, in brief, do as much investigation as possible and make your decision based on how much you use the board. If you are a casual cook like me, I would recommend boo boards mainly because they can be regrown so quickly.
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I'd agree, you've likely been using too much if its sticky. This is normally used as a protective (from moisture) coating after the wood has been finished. Something that is most effective a piece that has been treated with an oil finish but never sealed with poly as the wax fills and closes the open wood grain.
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Looking at mine as we speak. Many knife marks from normal cutting. I do treat with olive and wood oil. Nice board.. Doesn't take a beating though..
2262242
Yes, it does definitely contain formaldehyde. I read somewhere on MakeupAlley reviews that one of the commenters had called the company to ask the percentage and was told it was ~ 2.5%. Whether or not that is an accurate amount is up for deliberation. The stuff does work well, but if you use it, do so outdoors if possible.
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I think that would depend on how often you use the product. I put on three to four coats on my cutting board (a very large hardwood board) I haven't needed to put any more on, it seals it nicely without being waxy. I may put another coat on since it has been awhile. It doesn't need to be over done, a little goes a long way. I really like this product.
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I use mineral oil from the pharmacy isle on all my wood cutting boards. Rub some into the wood with a paper towel on all sides and let it absorb and dry. After a while you will be able to see when the wood needs more.
1597313
It has a clear finish on it that protects it from stains. It is all solid wood. Obviously there are adhesives as it is built from many smaller pieces of wood which is what makes it butcher block, however there is no odor whatsoever emanating from it. I'm sure wood glue was used, but generally that is a water based glue like the "Elmers" glue school kids use. I believe it to be totally non-toxic.
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By the way. You will love this item. I build cutting boards and this is the only finish I will ever use on them. Excellent!