Distribution (%) of the global average of formaldehyde
consumption by type (total of 31,912 kt of formaldehyde in 2006). From Li and Wang
(2006), Jin and Li (2007). Abbreviations: BDO: 1, 4-butanediol; MDI: Diphenylmethane
diisocyanate; MF: Melamine formaldehyde resin; PF: Phenol-formaldehyde resin; UF:
Urea-formaldehyde resin.