Ecoboard

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Ecoboard Credit: Chesapeake Plywood.com

Description

Ecoboard is a brand name for a solid construction boad made from cellulose fibers derived from straw and a and a water-based slurry of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) adhesive. Ecoboard is manufactured for 100% wheat straw and does not emit any of the organics acids found in other MDF boards. The strawboard has strength comparable to other MDF boards.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Strawboard; Wheatboard

Applications

commonly used as a structural material for pedestals, display decks, display panels and risers.

Personal Risks

Environmental Risks

Collection Risks

Working Properties

Property Comparison
Item Unit Particle Board Straw Board MDF Board
Density Kg/mm3 400-900 650-800 450-800
Bending strength MPa >13 >13 >20
Vertical nail
holding ability
N >1100 >1100 >1000
Swelling rate
water absorption
Fading % <8 <6 <10

Working Properties

  • Standard wood product finishing processes. Medex® can be painted, stained, laminated, veneered or covered with display fabric.

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