What is mdf board? Does it contain formaldehyde? How to remove formaldehyde?

density board, also called density fiberboard, is a man-made board made of wood fiber or other plant fibers and applied with urea-formaldehyde resin or other suitable adhesives. According to the different density, it is divided into low density board, medium density board and high density board. Due to its softness and impact resistance, mdf board laminated is also easy to reprocess. It is a good material for making MDF furniture abroad.

Advantages of 18mm laminated mdf:

1.The surface of mdf 18mm is smooth and clean.

2.MDF wood is easy to process and finish, and all kinds of paint are easy to color.

3.Surface decoration materials such as wood veneer, adhesive paper film, veneer, light metal sheet, melamine board, etc. can be glued on the surface.

Disadvantages of mdf laminate sheet:

1. Laminate faced mdf must contain formaldehyde

2. The nail-holding power of laminated mdf is very poor, which is far from mdf solid wood and particle board.

3. mdf laminate sheet is not waterproof, and it is particularly susceptible to moisture.


How to remove formaldehyde in laminated mdf board?

1. Opening windows for ventilation: If a new house is well decorated, it is usually chosen to leave the house vacant for 2 to 3 months, so that the formaldehyde, benzene and other substances left indoors during the decoration will volatilize.

2. Activated carbon adsorption method: Activated carbon can effectively remove free formaldehyde and benzene in the air.

3. Plant purification method: It is also a good choice to place a few plants in the new house to purify the air, and it can also play a role in decorating the new house.


Many mdf board manufacturers use black mdf board as a substrate. First, black laminated mdf is cheaper than other boards, and the cost of mdf manufacturers near me is lower.

Not all mdf board 18mm contain high formaldehyde. According to their free formaldehyde, they can be divided into three environmental protection levels: E0, E1, and E2. Those that meet the national environmental protection level can be used with confidence. Its environmental protection level is the same as that of particleboard that meets the national standard environmental protection level, and it cannot be said that it is not environmentally friendly because it is a MDF, that is the E1 standard.


National environmental protection grade standard

E2 grade formaldehyde emission is ≤5mg/L

E1 grade formaldehyde emission is ≤1.5mg/L, which can be directly used for indoor decoration

E0 grade formaldehyde emission is ≤0.5mg/L

Although mdf board laminated sheets are easy to be damp, its board can effectively avoid insects and is superior to particleboard in terms of toughness and impact resistance. Moreover, in terms of the appearance of the finished product, black laminated mdf board is better than solid wood furniture.


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