There are many misunderstandings when purchasing flame retardant boards. Are you one of them?

Flame-retardant panels, with their ability to suppress open flames, reduce heat, and delay fires, have become one of the best-selling building materials. However, many consumers fall into misunderstandings when purchasing flame-retardant panels. Below, we share some common misconceptions about flame-retardant panel selection.

1. Flame retardant board = fireproof board?

Consumers often confuse flame-retardant panels with fire-resistant panels. Fire-resistant panels, while fire-resistant, have certain fire-resistance properties, but they can actually burn and should not be used as flame-retardant panels. Neither the government nor the building materials industry has established industry standards for fire-resistant panels. Flame-retardant panels, also known as flame-retardant plywood, are manufactured in strict accordance with industry standards. They effectively suppress open flames, prevent the spread of fire, and suppress smoke and toxicity, buying time for people to escape. Therefore, the government requires the use of flame-retardant panels in public places.

2. Boards with red marks = flame retardant boards?

Flame-retardant boards all have a red print mark, and it is easy to mistakenly believe that all boards with a red print are flame-retardant boards. In fact, the red print is only the appearance mark of the flame-retardant board product, which makes it convenient for consumers to obtain information such as the brand, manufacturer, flame retardant grade, production standards, and product characteristics of the flame-retardant board. Therefore, boards with a red print are not equal to flame-retardant boards.

3. Buy flame retardant board = should I buy Class A flame retardant board?

Flame retardant boards, as flame-retardant materials, can be divided into Class A, Class B1, Class B2, and Class B3. Class A is a non-combustible material with the best flame retardant performance, but it is expensive and rarely used. Class B1 flame retardant boards are non-flammable materials. After relevant tests and regulations of the Ministry of Public Security, Class B1 flame retardant boards fully meet fire safety requirements. Consumers can generally purchase Class B1 flame retardant boards.

4. Flame retardant density board = flame retardant plywood?

Some consumers mistakenly believe that flame-retardant density board (MDF) is equivalent to flame-retardant plywood. Flame-retardant board on the market generally refers to flame-retardant plywood. Flame-retardant density board (MDF) is made from wood or other plant fibers, bonded together with a large amount of glue. While inexpensive, its environmental performance, nail-holding properties, and flame-retardant properties are inferior to flame-retardant plywood made from high-quality veneer impregnated with flame retardants.

The above are the misunderstandings that consumers often encounter when purchasing flame retardant boards. The top ten brands of flame retardant boards in China remind all consumers to keep their eyes open, do their homework, and beware of stepping on mines when purchasing flame retardant boards.