Overview:

Low VOC, lightweight composite fibre boards with high recycled content, suitable for use in a range of residential and commercial applications.

Product Description:

Xanita X-Board® is a composite fibre board consisting of a white inkjet printabl liner or brown kraft paper liner and a 100% post-consumer recycled kraft-based reinforced core. The product is fully repulpable at end-of-life and has a high strength-to-weight ratio. Additionally the product can be mitre cut and folded; cut to shape using a CNC router or manually cut with a range of tools; and fabric-wrapped/edged for decorative purposes. The productis suitable as a finished print-ready material for heavy duty packing boxes, displays, plinths, lightweight bulkheads and counters.

Xanita X-Board® Plus is a composite fibre board consisting of the same core as the X-Board®, with the inclusion a stiff outer layer structurally bonded to both sides of the core. The outer layer can be specified with a range of wood-based products such as MDF, particleboard or plywood. The product has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is suitable for use in joinery, bench tops, doors, partition screens and some formwork applications. Boards can be worked with conventional woodworking machinery. X-Board® Plus can be specified with 9mm moisture resistant particle board so it can be used in kitchen bench tops.

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Country of Origin

X-Board® and X-Board® Plus core manufactured in South Africa. Laminated outer layers for X-Board® Plus applied in Queensland.

Ecospecifier Issues of Concern / Red Lights

Manufacturer states that timber fibres used only in the white paper liners of X-Board® are sourced from FSC sources however they are not yet Chain of Custody compliant.

Assessment Comparison

MDF, particle board, foam core board, solid core, honeycomb core, LVL, laminated timber and solid timber

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, New Zealand, UAE

Other information:

Information last verified on 16/09/08

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Low energy in production Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

HABITAT & LAND

Reduced terrestrial impact

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Abundant Post-Industrial recycled content Reuse potential Commonly recycled Eco packaging Reduce material use

HUMAN HEALTH

Low/reduced offgassing Reduced toxics or carcinogens

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

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