What are the environmental protection grades of boards? What kind of boards are environmentally friendly?

2025-10-16

Anyone who has worked in the renovation industry knows that board materials have environmental ratings. Many people buy some board materials for renovation, only to find out after moving in that the formaldehyde content is seriously exceeded, which can harm human health and even cause illness. Today, let's talk about the environmental ratings of board materials and what kind of board materials are environmentally friendly?

1. E0 grade environmentally friendly board

E-grade wood panels are commonly found on the market. These panels are divided into three grades: E0, E1, and E2. These grades are also nationally recognized environmental standards. During renovations, as long as the panels meet the E1 grade, they can be used. So, what are the E0, E1, and E2 standards? E0-grade panels generally have formaldehyde emissions of 0.5mg/L or less, E1-grade panels have formaldehyde emissions of 1.5mg/L or less, and E2-grade panels have formaldehyde emissions exceeding 1.5mg/L.

2. What kind of board is environmentally friendly?

According to the "10 Mandatory National Standards for Limiting Hazardous Substances in Indoor Decorative and Renovation Materials", E0-grade boards are currently the highest level of environmentally friendly boards. E1-grade boards are boards that are regulated by the state. They have a pungent odor, but it is not strong. If you live in such an environment for a long time, your immunity will decrease. E2-grade boards will produce a strong pungent odor and are very harmful to the body. If you live in them for a long time, you may develop leukemia, cancer, etc. The country does not allow the use of such boards. In the Chinese market, most of the boards sold are E1-grade boards. Although E0-grade boards are also sold, due to their high cost and high price, many owners will choose the slightly lower-priced E1-grade boards when decorating.

After reading this, I believe you have some idea about the environmental protection grades of boards. What kind of boards are environmentally friendly? Now you have some idea. E0 grade boards currently have better environmental performance, so if you want to protect the health of your family and yourself, it is recommended to buy E0 grade boards.