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

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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.

PROPERTIES

TYPICAL VALUE²

ANSI A208.2-2016 (GRADE 130)

Metric

Imperial

Metric

Imperial

Density

760 kg/m3

47.4 lb/ft3

Internal Bond

0.8 MPa

116 psi

0.54 MPa

78 psi

Modulus of Rupture

24.0 MPa

3,481 psi

21.6 MPa

3,130 psi

Modulus of Elasticity

3,200 MPa

464,121 psi

2,160 MPa

313,000 psi

Screw Holding, Face (≥ 3/8”)

1,200 N

270 lb

988 N

222 lb

Screw Holding, Edge (≥ 5/8”)

950 N

214 lb

787 N

177 lb

Moisture Content

4 – 6%

≤ 9%

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Thickness Tolerance:

Metric

Imperial

from specified thickness

± 0.125 mm

± 0.005 in

from panel average

± 0.125 mm

± 0.005 in

Length/Width

± 2.0 mm

± 0.080 in

Linear Expansion

≤ 0.33%

Flame Spread

Class A

Smoke Development

Class A

Thickness Swell

MR10

Formaldehyde Emissions

NAF