ARAUCO Fibrex Plus High Density Fiberboard Sanded Panel

Additional Hazards When Processed: Accumulation and dispersion of dust with an ignition source can cause a combustible dust explosion. Keep dust levels to a minimum and follow applicable regulations. Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid creating or spreading dust. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. For particulates and dust: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. 7.2. Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities Technical Measures: Comply with applicable regulations. Avoid creating or spreading dust. For particulates and dust: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting equipment. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place. Keep/Store away from Extremely high or low temperatures, Incompatible materials. Store locked up/in a secure area.

To create woodgrain patterns, ARAUCO’s 9-stage process utilizes high quality printing inks, producing life-like designs for Fibrex HDF. The precision print line and technical expertise create the ability to provide superior custom matches with exceeding consistency in production, time after time.

Fire Behavior:

Untreated particleboard and MDF have been tested for flame spread by a number of different manufacturers and the results met the Class Ill or C rating, CAN/ULC-S102.

ARAUCO Particleboard and MDF treated with fire-rated (FR) additives are certified by Underwriters Laboratories to have a Class A or Class I fame spread rating.

Environmental Information:

FSC® Certified Available Upon Request. EPA recognized and CARB approved Third Party Certifier TPC-1. EPA TSCA Title VI certified. Complies with CARB ATCM 93120, ANSI 208.2 - 2016, CAN/CSA - 0160 - 16 for formaldehyde emissions. All panels are approved for interior, non-structural application. Contains Recycled/Recovered wood content.

FIBREX HDF products should never be stored or used outdoors. The indoor storage area should be clean, dry, well ventilated, and free of dust, dirt or particles that could contaminate the MDF. Store flat on stickers on a level, hard, dry surface. Constant relative humidity and temperature should be maintained. Before use, allow to stabilize to the same conditions as are expected after the panel is installed. Condition 48 to 72 hours prior to lamination. For more information, see Composite Panels Association Technical Bulletin: Storage and Handling of Particleboard and MDF.