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FR 1 MDF

(Flame Retardant Class 1 MDF)

Certification

Robin FR 1 MDF is specially made for critical applications where Class 1 flame retardant material is required.

 

Robin FR 1 MDF has a significantly delayed combustion and does not contribute to flame spread.

 

Robin FR 1 MDF is ideal for interior and non-structural use, especially in public areas such as schools, hotels, 

hospitals, airports, theaters, etc.

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BS 476-7:1997 Classification of Spread of Flame

This method of test is to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products. It basically covers the distance of MDF burnt by heat within a specific time of 1.5 minutes and 10 minutes exposure.

 

Based on the test performance table shown below, materials classified as Class 1 is the best classification and Class 4 is the worst classification. Class 4 materials are considered high risk.

Evaluation of BS 476-7:1997 Classification of Spread of Flame

Class 1  (No Flame Spread)

Class 2  (Slight Flame Spread)

Class 3  (Average Flame Spread)

Class 4  (High Flame Spread)

Classification

Spread of flame at 1.5 min

Final Spread of flame at 10 min

Classification of Spread of Flame

165 mm (limit)

165 mm (limit)

215 mm (limit)

265 mm (limit)

455 mm (limit)

710 mm (limit)

Excedding the limits for Class 3

Physical & Mechanical Properties of Standard Grade FR 1 MDF

EN 319

Density

Board Property

Test

  Method

Unit

EN 323

kg/m3

Board Moisture

Modulus of Rupture

Internal Bond

Screw Holding (Face) *

Screw Holding (Edge) *

Thickness Swelling **

Thickness Tolerance

Dimension (length/width) Tolerance

Squareness

Edge Straightness

Minor Stains, Fibre Marks, Scratch Lines

Latex Spots

Size of Latex Spots

EN 322

EN 310

EN 320

EN 320

EN 317

EN 324-1

EN 324-1

EN 324-2

EN 324-2

%

%

N/mm2

N/mm2

mm

N

N

mm/m

mm/m

9.0

> 9.0 - 12.0

> 12.0 - 18.0

Range of Nominal Thickness (mm)

760 - 800

770 - 790

750 - 770

4 - 9

4 - 9

4 - 9

32

30

28

0.70

0.70

0.65

-

1050

-

-

-

850

17

15

12

+/- 0.20

+/- 2 mm/m ; maximum +/- 5 mm

2

1.5

Free on one side

Not more than 5 spots

Not more than 6 mm

* Screw Holding only for thickness 15mm and above

** 24-hour immersion in 20 (+/-1) degrees Celsius water

Formaldehyde Emission

Board Property

Perforator Method

Small Chamber (CARB)

Test Method

Unit

Classification

EN 120

ASTM D 6007

mg/100g o.d.

ppm

E1 - Equals or less than 8.0

E2 - Equals or less than 30.0

CARB P2  - Equals or  less than 0.11

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