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EPiC database - MDF sheet

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posted on 2020-12-10, 20:44 authored by Robert CrawfordRobert Crawford, André StephanAndré Stephan, Fabian PrideauxFabian Prideaux
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.

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.

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.

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.

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