Fire Rated Medium Density Fiberboard
APPI MDF Fire Rated is an engineered wood product that uses a special chemical system to achieve a Class A / Class 1 fire rated panel.
APPI MDF Fire Rated is designed for interior use in residential, commercial, and institutional applications, where a non-structural panel is required.
For Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, this product meets:
ASTM E-84 – Class A / Class 1
Flame Spread Index : 0-25
Smoke Development Index: 450 Maximum
CAN/ULC-S102-10 contains no performance criteria of its own. The National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) or other jurisdictional documentation should be referenced to determine the FSR and/or SDC performance criteria that are applicable to the product for the intended application.
For easy handling, NU Green FR MDF is offered in lift quantities in a multitude of standard North American panel sizes. This product is available as raw panels or with Uniboard’s award-winning TFL color collection. A specially formulated red dye has been added to NU Green FR MDF to distinguish it as an FR panel.
Uniboard NU Green FR MDF panels are sanded to 150 grits.
With 100% pre-consumer recycled wood content, APPI MDF Fire Rated is excellent for veneering, painting, cutting, and routing applications. This product is FSC® certified and meets NAF emission standards.
Applications
Schools
Library
Hospitals
Theaters
Stores
Offices
Museums
LEED Projects
Photos
Specifications
Some laminates and coatings applied to APPI MDF Fire Rated may alter the flame spread rating. Some wood veneers and other laminates may have a reaction (including discoloration) to surface coatings and finishes, glues, temperatures, moisture, etc. the compatibility of any adhesive, wood veneers, and other laminates should be confirmed with APPI MDF Fire Rated prior to use. APPI is not responsible for discoloration or for any claims associated thereto.
Ensure APPI MDF Fire Rated is used in compliance with all applicable building codes. For more information, please contact your Sales Representative.
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PROPERTIES |
TYPICAL VALUE² |
ANSI A208.2-2016 (GRADE 130) |
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Imperial |
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Density |
760 kg/m3 |
47.4 lb/ft3 |
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Internal Bond |
0.8 MPa |
116 psi |
0.54 MPa |
78 psi |
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Modulus of Rupture |
24.0 MPa |
3,481 psi |
21.6 MPa |
3,130 psi |
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Modulus of Elasticity |
3,200 MPa |
464,121 psi |
2,160 MPa |
313,000 psi |
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Screw Holding, Face (≥ 3/8”) |
1,200 N |
270 lb |
988 N |
222 lb |
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Screw Holding, Edge (≥ 5/8”) |
950 N |
214 lb |
787 N |
177 lb |
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Moisture Content |
4 – 6% |
≤ 9% |
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Thickness Tolerance: |
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Imperial |
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from specified thickness |
± 0.125 mm |
± 0.005 in |
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from panel average |
± 0.125 mm |
± 0.005 in |
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Length/Width |
± 2.0 mm |
± 0.080 in |
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Linear Expansion |
≤ 0.33% |
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Flame Spread |
Class A |
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Smoke Development |
Class A |
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Thickness Swell |
MR10 |
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Formaldehyde Emissions |
NAF |
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