Ecoboard
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.
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Working Properties
| 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.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Chesapeake Plywood: https://chesapeakeplywood.com/straw-board-wheatboard/