|
Block - board IS 1659 (Moisture resistant - Melamine based
adhesive) |
|
Moisture Content (%) |
10 - 12 |
|
Water Resistance Test (kg) |
no delamination after
3-hours immersion at 60 degrees C |
|
Mycological Test (kg) |
no delamination |
|
Adhesion of plies |
Excellent |
|
Preservative Treatment |
All batons are preservative treated and
kept in closed enviromnents for diffusion into the timber and
non-leachable glue line poisioning |
|
Modulus of Elasticity (N/nm2) |
>5000 |
|
Modulus of Rupture (N/nm2) |
>4000 |
|
Specific gravity |
0.50 |
|
Screw Holding Strength (kg) |
>100 |
|
Nail Holding Strength (kg) |
>50 |
|
Water Absorption |
<2% |
