Ecoboard
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Description
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Ecoboard is a brand name for a solid construction boad made from cellulose fibers derived from straw. Ecoboard is manufactured for 100% wheat straw and does not emit any of the organics acids found in other MDF boards. The formaldehyde-free board is produced from a water-based slurry with an formaldehyde-free (P-MDI) adhesive. 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
The risks of organic acids to collections can be mitigated by using barrier materials.
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/