EPiC database - MDF sheet Robert Crawford André Stephan Fabian Prideaux 10.26188/5da555b3e3bf9 https://melbourne.figshare.com/articles/dataset/EPiC_database_-_MDF_sheet/9979838 This material is part of the free Environmental Performance in Construction (EPiC) Database. The EPiC Database contains embodied environmental flow coefficients for 250+ construction materials using a comprehensive hybrid life cycle inventory approach.<br><br>Medium density fibreboard (MDF), is a manufactured timber product made from reconstituted wood fibres. It is denser than particleboard or plywood, and has a smooth finish. MDF is commonly covered with timber veneer, vinyl, or a melamine paper coating, providing increased durability, water resistance and aesthetic qualities. MDF is cost-effective when compared with other sheet materials, and is typically stronger than particleboard. <br><br>MDF is created by combining residual wood fibres with a resin binder and wax, and pressing at a high temperature. Urea-formaldehyde is commonly used for non-waterproof applications, and melamine urea formaldehyde for increased water resistance. <br><br>MDF is commonly used for joinery and interior purposes. Depending on the resin used, it can have a moderate resistance to water, and is generally not suited to exterior applications. 2019-11-20 05:31:15 Embodied energy Embodied carbon Embodied greenhouse gas emissions Embodied water Input-output analysis Construction Building Materials Environmental performance Life cycle assessment LCA Database Process analysis Australia Hybrid analysis Life cycle inventory LCI Concrete block Cement mortar Portland cement Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) Concrete 20 MPa Concrete 25 MPa Concrete 32 MPa Concrete 40 MPa Concrete 50 MPa Fibre cement sheet Fibre cement weatherboard Gypsum plaster Plasterboard - 10 mm Concrete roof tile Flat glass Double glazing - flat glass Laminated glass Toughened glass Double glazing - toughened glass Cellulose insulation Aluminium foil insulation Glasswool insulation Rockwool insulation Polystyrene (EPS/XPS) insulation Polyurethane (PU) rigid foam insulation Aluminium bar Aluminium composite panel Aluminium extruded Aluminium sheet Copper sheet Copper pipe Copper wire Cold rolled stainless steel Stainless steel extruded Stainless steel sheet Stainless steel wire Cold rolled steel Hot rolled galvanised structural steel Hot rolled structural steel Steel bar Steel hollow section extruded Steel pipe Steel sheet corrugated Asphalt Nylon carpet Wool carpet Silicone Water Wood glue (PVA) Solar hot water system Solvent-based paint Water-based paint Wallpaper Natural rubber Synthetic rubber High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) pipe Nylon 66 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) Linoleum Polycarbonate Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) Polypropylene (PP) sheet Polyurethane (PU) flexible foam Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) Clay brick Gravel Recycled aggregate Sand Sanitary ceramic Dimension stone Ceramic tile Clay roof tile Cork slab Hardwood Cross laminated timber (CLT) Glued laminated timber (glulam) Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) MDF sheet Building Science and Techniques