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F (Super Low Formaldehyde)

GoldenEdge Nelson Pine Industries is the leader in reducing formaldehyde levels in MDF and was the first company in Australasia to achieve certification to the Japanese Industrial Standard JIS A5905 2003 for an F grade MDF (also known as Super EO). The mean formaldehyde emission level of F is 0.3mg/l or less which is similar to formaldehyde levels found in natural wood products. GoldenEdge F has excellent strength quality, surface smoothness and stability and superior edge profile. The surface can be painted to achieve a high quality finish and provides a uniform substrate for overlaying. GoldenEdge F can be worked easily with all conventional woodworking machines and hand tools. Tungsten carbide cutters and saws are recommended.

Physical Properties (Metric)
Behaviour in use - 18mm thickness
 
Property
Unit
Min Value
Mean Value
Max Value
Density
kg/m³
690
725
-
Internal Bond
kPa
700
960
-
Modulus of Rupture
MPa
34.0
44.0
-
Modulus of Elasticity
MPa
2400
3000
-
24 Hour Thickness Swell
 
 
 
- 18mm
%
-
4.7
6.0
- 18mm
%
-
9.0
13.5
Moisture Content
%
6.0
8.0
11.0


Physical Properties (Imperial)
Behaviour in use - 18mm thickness
 
Property
Unit
Min Value
Mean Value
Max Value
Density
lb/ft³
43.0
45.2
-
Internal Bond
psi
102
139
-
Modulus of Rupture
psi
4930
6380
-
Modulus of Elasticity
psi x 10³
348
435
-
24 Hour Thickness Swell
 
 
 
- 18mm
%
-
4.7
6.0
- 18mm
%
-
9.0
13.5
Moisture Content
%
6.0
8.0
11.0


Sheet Sizes
Thickness (mm)
Sheet Size (mm)
18mm
2440 x 1220


Sheet Tolerances (mm)
 
Thickness ±0.15
Length and Width ±1.60
Squareness
(maximum difference between diagonals)		 3.00
Straightness
(maximum deviation from line)		 1.60

Formaldehyde emissions for different MDF grades are as follows:

Formaldehyde emission level
Grade Also known as
Mean
Maximum
F☆☆☆☆ Super E0
0.3 mg/L or less
0.4 mg/L or less
F☆☆☆ E0
0.5 mg/L or less
0.7 mg/L or less
F☆☆ E1
1.5 mg/L or less

Production of F☆☆☆☆ MDF is in accordance with JIS requirements, and is identified with the JIS logo.

Product Warranty and Performance: Fixing, Finishing and Storage
 Click here for information on product warranty and performance, including fixing, finishing and storage of GoldenEdge F Panels.

Renewable Plantation ResouceRenewable Resource: GoldenEdge Medium Density Fibreboard is produced from high quality plantation grown Radiata pine fibre - a renewable resource which helps to preserve our natural environment.