Particleboard

Instructions for use

The storage conditions for wood-based panels should be close to 20ºC and 35 - 50% relative humidity. It is important to prevent sudden and wide changes in these conditions, which can affect the quality of the panels.

For the correct transportation and storage of wood-based panels, it is recommended to:

1. Adequately protect the boards from the weather during transport.

2. Store the boards in a covered area, protected from the weather and away from sources of humidity and intense heat.

3. Ensure the floor is level and there are no objects causing unevenness in the storage area, store them horizontally, elevated off the ground using dry supports, at a height that allows forklift forks to enter without damaging the material.

4. Store the boards grouped by size, so that they are aligned, and no board protrudes more than 15mm.

5. When using support wedges or beams, ensure that:

-the beams are of the same height.

-a spacing between beams of 600 mm or less,

-the beams are vertically aligned between pallets and placed parallel to the smallest dimension of the panels.

6. Repack the boards whenever their packaging is damaged.

7. Stock management is also recommended to minimize the time the material remains in storage, complying with the FIFO rule whenever possible.

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.

Avoid creating or spreading dust. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking.

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.

Prioritize safety during panel processing by adhering to these key measures:

-Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE),

-Ensure all machinery is in proper working condition and follow safety protocols.

-Provide adequate ventilation when working with adhesives and finishes.

Fire Hazard: Not considered flammable but will burn at high temperatures.

Explosion Hazard: Product itself is not explosive but if dust is generated, dust clouds suspended in air can be explosive.

Since the panels are mostly made of wood, the formation of wood dust is to be expected during production process. Regarding the dust extraction and fire protection, local safety regulations must be controlled during Particleboard panels processing (cutting, drilling, edging, etc.). Protective equipment as safety glasses, dust mask, gloves are recommended when using hand tools without a dust extraction system.

The ignition temperature of wood-based panels is approx. 400°C. Suitable extinguishing media is water and foam.

In case of fires, the same firefighting techniques can be used as for other wood-like building materials. Due to the high proportion of wood, the composition of the flue gases is comparable to that of wood. Incomplete combustion, as with any other organic material, may contain toxic substances in the smoke.