GECA Ecolabel Certified- Laminex® Fusion® Surfaces [BLP]
Overview:
Low VOC High Pressure Laminates (HPL) designed for use as decorative surface. Suitable for range of interior applications.
Product Description:
Laminex® Fusion® Surfaces are made from layers of impregnated paper, manufactured under high pressure and temperature. The product core consists of Kraft paper impregnated with cross linked phenolic thermosetting resins, while the surface layer is a melamine impregnated decorative paper.
The product offers very durable decorative surfaces with high wear, scratch and moisture resistance. Suitable for interior applications including benchtops, table tops, workstations, wall panelling, retail displays, toilet partitions, storage units and many more.
All suppliers of paper for this product use wood pulp sourced from sustainably managed plantations, certified under one of the following programs:
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
PEFC (Pan European Forest Council)
SFI (Sustainable Foresty Initiative)
Laminex Fusion Surfaces have low VOC and formaldehyde emission levels (European E1 limit).
This product is part of The Laminex Group’s Greenfirst range and has been certified by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA). Use of this product is likely to contribute towards achieving Green Star™ credit points.
Please see the following link for more information:
The Laminex Group environmental information
http://www.thelaminexgroup.com.au/environmental.asp
Product Options:
Fusion Xtra Grade: 1mm thick general purpose laminate
Fusion Sign Grade: 3mm thick laminate with hardwearing decorative surface
Fusion VizageTM: 2.7mm thick decorative laminate specifically designed for a variety of wall applications, particularly where moisture resistance is required.
Fusion Solid Grade: laminate with thicker build ranging from 2mm to 20mm, with decorative layer on both sides. High impact and wear resistant.
Issues of Concern/ Red Lights?
The Laminex Group uses Phenolic Formaldehyde resins in the manufacture of HPL. The formaldeyhde emission levels are very low and meet the European E1 limit. Formica Fusion HPL range products emit formaldehyde below the workplace exposure limit set by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission and comply with the voluntary standards of Good Environmental Choice Australia.
Fusion Surfaces emit very low traces of VOCs.
Various timber certification schemes are currently in operation in regards to sustainably managed timber plantations as sources of wood. An analysis of the various timber certification schemes reveals that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the most rigorous and robust, and environmentally desirable certification to receive, due to the stringent criteria followed.(eg. FSC is the only scheme based on a clear set of min. performance based criteria, prohibits the conversion of forests to plantations, and also prohibits the use of GMO trees). See Timber Technical Guide
Assessment Comparison:
Standard UPVC laminates.
Indicative cost:
See manufacturer.
Australian Manufacture/Fabrication:
Paper sourced from Europe, Asia and USA.
Availability:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
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