FORPAN.Particleboard / NU GREEN.Particleboard

Technical specifications

PropertiesANSI - A208.1-99 Grade M-2ANSI - A208.1-99 Grade MS
MetricImperialMetricImperial
Moisture content n/a n/a
Density n/a n/a n/a n/a
Thickness tolerance :
Between panels
Within panels
± 0.200 mm
± 0.100 mm
± 0.008 in
± 0.004 in
± 0.250 mm
± 0.125 mm
± 0.010 in
± 0.005 in
Modulus of rupture 14.5 N/mm² 2 103 psi 12.5 N/mm² 1 813 psi
Modulus of elasticity 2 250 N/mm² 326 300 psi 1 900 N/mm² 275 600 psi
Internal bond 0.45 N/mm² 65 psi 0.40 N/mm² 58 psi
Hardness 2 225 N 500 lb 2 225 N 500 lb
Linear expansion < 0.35% < 0.35%
Screw holding :
Face
Core
1 000 N
900 N
225 lb
202 lb
900 N
800 N
202 lb
180 lb

FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION:

E1 (special order)

EPP (special order)

Standard production

 

< 0.10 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.18 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.30 ppm

 

< 0.10 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.18 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.30 ppm

Length / Width ± 2.0 mm ± 0.08 in
 ± 2.0 mm ± 0.08 in


PropertiesSayabec - Typical Values, M-2 SpecificationsSayabec - Typical Values, MS Specifications
MetricImperialMetricImperial
Moisture content 5.5% 5.5%
Density 640 kg/m³ 41.5 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 39 lb/ft³
Thickness tolerance :
Between panels
Within panels
± 0.200 mm
± 0.100 mm
± 0.008 in
± 0.004 in
± 0.250 mm
± 0.125 mm
± 0.010 in
± 0.005 in
Modulus of rupture 14.5 N/mm² 2 103 psi 13.0 N/mm² 1 885 psi
Modulus of elasticity 2 900 N/mm²
 420 609 psi 2 700 N/mm² 391 602 psi
Internal bond 0.480 N/mm² 69.6 psi 0.435 N/mm² 63.2 psi
Hardness 3 000 N 675 lb 2 900 N 652 lb
Linear expansion < 0.35% < 0.35%
Screw holding :
Face
Core
1 060 N
900 N
238 lb
202 lb
1 000 N
800 N
225 lb
180 lb

FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION:

E1 (special order)

EPP (special order)

Standard production

 

< 0.10 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.18 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.30 ppm

 

< 0.10 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.18 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.30 ppm

Length / Width ± 2.0 mm
 ± 0.08 in ± 2.0 mm
 ± 0.08 in


Nu Green - Typical values M-2 Specifications
PropertiesMetricImperial
Moisture content 6%
Density

635 kg/m³ average

39.6 lb/ft³ average
Thickness :
Between panels
Within panels

± 0.200 mm
± 0.100 mm


± 0.008 in
± 0.004 in

Modulus of rupture 14.5 N/mm² 2 103 psi
Modulus of elasticity 2 250 N/mm²

326 300 psi

Internal bond

0.45 N/mm²

65 psi

Hardness 2 225 N
 500 lb
Linear expansion < 0.35%
Screw holding :
Face
Core		 1 000 N
900 N		 225 lb
202 lb
Formaldehyde emission 0.00 - 0.01 ppm (Comply CARB Phase I and II)
Length / Width ± 2.0 mm
 ± 0.08 in
Typical results of tests conducted on average product board using procedures outlined in ASTM D-1037. Sanded to 120 grit. Nu Green meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI A208.1-99/Grade M-2.


PropertiesVal-d'Or - Typical Values, M-2 SpecificationsVal-d'Or - Typical Values, MS Specifications
MetricImperialMetricImperial
Moisture content 5.5% 6%
Density 660 kg/m³ 41.2 lb/ft³ 632 kg/m³ 39.4 lb/ft³
Thickness tolerance :
Between panels
Within panels
± 0.200 mm
± 0.100 mm
± 0.008 in
± 0.004 in
± 0.200 mm
± 0.100 mm
± 0.010 in
± 0.005 in
Modulus of rupture 15.0 N/mm² 2 170 psi 12.9 N/mm² 1 870 psi
Modulus of elasticity 2 760 N/mm²
 400 000 psi 2 379 N/mm² 345 000 psi
Internal bond 0.45 N/mm² 65 psi 0.43 N/mm² 62 psi
Hardness 2 800 N 629 lb 2 444 N 550 lb
Linear expansion n/a < 0.35%
Screw holding :
Face
Core
1 000 N
   900 N
225 lb
202 lb
   897 N
   800 N
202 lb
180 lb

FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION:

E1 (special order)

EPP (special order)

Standard production

 

< 0.10 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.18 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.30 ppm

 

< 0.10 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.18 ppm (CARB PHASE I)

< 0.30 ppm

Length / Width ± 2.0 mm
 ± 0.08 in ± 2.0 mm
 ± 0.08 in


Forpan and Nu Green particleboard panels are available in the following dimensions:


WidthLengthThickness
Sayabec 49" & 61"
(1.24 & 1.55 m)		 97" to 145"
(2.46 to 3.69 m)		 1/4" to 1 3/4"
(6.00 to 44.45 mm)
Val-d'Or 49" & 61"
(1.24 & 1.55 m)		 97" to 121"
(2.46 to 3.07 m)		 1/2" to 1 1/8"
(12.7 to 28.68 mm)
NuGreen 49, 49½, 61 in 97, 97½ in 7/16, ½, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 11/16, ¾, 1, 1 1/8 in


Forpan and Nu Green particleboard panels meet the following flame index:


Test MethodClass
Raw panels ASTM-E84 III or C
Laminated (decorative surfaced) panels ASTM-E84 III or C