Particleboard
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Particleboard
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Particleboard Panels for Decorative Surfacing
Particleboard is a composite panel product consisting of cellulosic particles of various sizes that are bonded together with a synthetic resin or binder under heat and pressure. Particle geometry, resin levels, board density, and manufacturing processes may be modified to produce products suitable for specific end uses. At the time of manufacture, additives can be incorporated to impart specific performance enhancements, including greater dimensional stability, increased fire retardancy, and moisture resistance.
Today’s particleboard gives industrial users the consistent quality and design flexibility needed for fast, efficient production lines and quality consumer products. Particleboard panels are manufactured in a variety of dimensions and with a wide range of physical properties that provide maximum design flexibility for specifiers and end users.
Common Uses for Particleboard
- Countertops
- Door Core
- Flooring Underlayment
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Manufactured Home Decking
- Office and Residential Furniture
- Shelving
- Stair Treads
- Store Fixtures
Features & Benefits of Particleboard
- Particleboard has excellent machining characteristics, which is important when post-forming high pressure laminate countertops. particleboard is used extensively in residential kitchens, playing a role in cabinets, shelving, countertops, and floor underlayment.
- Because particleboard is a type of unfinished composite panel made from residual wood fiber, such as chips and shavings, it is carefully value-engineered for each application. This results in product solutions that are substantially less expensive than alternatives.
Product Standards, Regulations, & Certifications
Standards
The American National Standard Institute (ANSI) created a standard for particleboard. It is the North American industry’s voluntary standard that classifies particleboard by physical, mechanical, and dimensional characteristics as well as formaldehyde levels. The consensus-based Standard was developed through sponsorship by the Composite Panel Association (CPA) in conjunction with producers, users, and general interest groups. Also, various overlays and surface treatments have been shown to reduce product emissions significantly. For additional information about emissions, see the CPA Technical Bulletin “VOC Emission Barrier Effects.”
Regulations
Regulations by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establish formaldehyde emissions limits for particleboard. To meet the needs of the market, many particleboard manufacturers have voluntarily developed no-added formaldehyde (NAF) and ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) products.
CPA’s International Testing Center’s (ITC) laboratory and certification services are recognized by CARB and EPA as an accredited laboratory to test and certify panel emissions. CPA’s state-of-the-art testing facility and certification programs are available to CPA members and non-members.
Certifications
CPA’s Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) is a voluntary industry standard that establishes key environmental criteria for composite panels. To earn the ECC label, a manufacturer must meet CARB and EPA formaldehyde emissions requirements for 100% of their panels 100% of the time, even if panels are manufactured in countries where these regulations do not apply. The standard also specifies carbon footprint, life-cycle inventory, and other verifiable environmental practices and emphasizes the responsible use of wood fiber. For more information on the ECC program.
Particleboard Property Requirements & Emissions Tables
Specifications identified in the ANSI A208.1 standard classifies particleboard by physical, mechanical, and dimensional characteristics as well as formaldehyde levels. The Particleboard Property Requirements summary tables are available within the Standard and below.
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