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Impregnation with fire retardant chemicals by vacuum pressure process, to meet the requirements related to flammability, flame penetration and rate of burning as per IS 5509:1980, the BIS Specification for Fire Retardant Plywood.
Partitions, wall paneling, false ceiling, mezzanine flooring, built-in-fitments, door panels and high quality furniture in multistory buildings, residential buildings, schools, hospitals, theatres, hotels etc., in ship building, railway coach construction, bus body building, and many similar structural applications.
Technical Specifications
Conforming to IS : 5509 (2000)
Moisture Content (%)
:
10-12
Glue Shear Strength (kg)
:
> 140
Water Resistance test (kg)
:
> 115 (when tested after 8 hours boiling)
Mycological Test (kg)
:
> 120
Adhesion of plies
:
Excellent
Preservative Treatment
:
non-leachable glue line poisoning
Bending strength (kg/cm2)
:
> 475
Tensile strength (kg/cm2)
:
> 650
Flammability test
:
> 40 min *
Flame penetration test
:
> 35 min *
Rate of Burning
:
> 40 min *
* When tested for standard 12-mm thick plywood
Hygroscopicity
:
12 - 14% (kept at about 90% Relative Humidity for a Fortnight)
