GECA Ecolabel Certified- Trade Essentials® White MDF [BLP]
Overview:
Low VOC medium density fibreboard (MDF), factory laminated with hardwearing melamine surfaces. Available in three grades and suitable for various residential and commercial applications.
Product Description:
The Laminex Group’s Trade Essentials® White MDF offers a range of medium density fibreboard (MDF), with hardwearing white melamine surfaces, suitable for various applications including benchtops, tabletops, workstations, storage units and joinery. Available in LFE (low formaldehyde emission) E1 substrate. Finished product contains less than 0.01% free formaldehyde. Very low VOC’s emitted (3) that comply with Green Star.
Contains Ecopreferred content- 60% pre-consumer recycled and 40% reclaimed silviculture fibre.
Content - material diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process, and 40% reclaimed silviculture fibre, including slash, caribaea and hoop pine from Queensland government plantations and radiata and pinaster pine from Western Australian government and private plantations. The Laminex Group are pursuing chain of custody certification for the supply of its raw material.
Heavy metals are not present in the inks used, and Elemental Chlorine Free bleached pulp is used for decorative paper.
This product is part of The Laminex Group’s Greenfirst range, certified by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA).
Trade Essentials White MDF is likely to contribute towards achieving Green Star™ credit points (see disclaimer below). Subscribers please click here to view full enhanced content listing.
Please see the following link for more information: The Laminex Group environmental information
Product Options:
White MDF MR- moisture resistant MDF suitable for interior use in areas of high humidity, or where accidental wetting may occur.
White MDF STD- standard MDF suitable for use in interior applications away from high humidity areas.
Single Sided White MDF- moisture resistant fibreboard factory laminated on one side/
Issues of Concern?
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 particleboard.
Indicative cost:
See manufacturer.
Australian Manufacture/Fabrication:
Paper sourced from Europe, Asia and USA.
Trade Essentials White MDF range is manufactured in Australia.
Availability:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Other information:
Assessment Criteria Satisfied
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