Which is better, eo board or enf board? How to identify enf and eo boards?

August-26th-2025
1. What is the difference between ENF grade boards and E0 grade boards?

ENF grade boards are good. At present, E0 grade is the highest national environmental protection standard, and in October this year, the country will launch a new national standard ENF grade, that is, no formaldehyde added grade, this standard will become the most stringent environmental protection standard in the world.

ENF grade boards are more environmentally friendly than E0 grade boards.

ENF grade board formaldehyde emission ≤ 0.025mg/m³

E0 grade board formaldehyde emission ≤ 0.050mg/m³

The environmental protection levels of the boards are from high to low: ENF, E0, E1.

How to tell whether the board is environmentally friendly?

Environmental rating: Check the environmental rating of the board. In some countries or regions, boards usually have corresponding environmental certification marks, which indicate that the board meets specific environmental standards.

VOC emissions: VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are chemicals that are harmful to human health and the environment. Ask your panel supplier if they have conducted VOC emissions testing and ensure they meet national or regional standards. Panels with low VOC emissions are better for indoor air quality.

Formaldehyde content: Formaldehyde is a common harmful gas, especially in board materials like plywood and MDF. Check to see if the board's formaldehyde emissions meet national or regional standards. Some environmentally friendly boards use low-formaldehyde or formaldehyde-free glue.

Production process: Understand how the board is produced. Some eco-friendly boards use sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing methods, including the use of recycled materials, energy conservation, and waste reduction.

Reliable suppliers: Choose reputable board suppliers who provide clear information about the environmental friendliness of their products and support it with relevant documentation.

In addition, when purchasing boards, you can also make a preliminary judgment in the following ways:

Look: Check the environmental protection grade certificate of the board.

Smell: Smell the board to see if it has any pungent smell. If there is a strong chemical smell, it may mean that the board contains a high content of volatile substances.

The ENF-grade board standard is customized by the latest national authoritative agency. This standard requires that the formaldehyde emission of the board is ≤0.025mg/m³. The E0-grade board standard is also customized by the national authoritative agency, and the formaldehyde emission of the board is ≤0.05mg/m³. Both are currently the most environmentally friendly standards.

Formaldehyde is the most concerned point in the decoration process. In the past, when choosing boards for decoration, we knew that there were E1 and E0 grades. Now we also need to know a new environmental protection grade: ENF grade.

Judging from the data and standards, ENF-grade boards have been tested by national authoritative agencies.

2. Which of E0 and ENF grade boards is more suitable for home decoration?

I personally recommend choosing ENF-grade boards , which are more environmentally friendly and safer. Home decoration is a lifelong thing, so of course you have to choose good raw materials. In addition to meeting the highest environmental protection standards of ENF grade, the use of the board is also very good.

Generally, E0-grade wood panels used in home renovations are considered excellent. However, ENF-grade wood panels are the highest environmental rating under the new national environmental standards. The new formaldehyde emission limit for wood panels is ≤0.025mg/m³, which is also the most stringent environmental standard. For home renovations, we recommend choosing mid-ENF-grade wood panels. Although they are the most expensive, homes rarely undergo renovations, so healthy wood panels and a healthy home environment can protect your family's health.

3. Which one, E0 or ENF grade boards, is more suitable as the first choice for home decoration?

From an environmentally friendly perspective, of course, ENF-grade boards are the best choice.

The ENF grade standard is more stringent, with a formaldehyde emission limit half that of the E0 grade. Therefore, the birth of the ENF environmental standard marks that China's formaldehyde emission limit requirements for wood-based panels and their products have become the highest in the world. This shows that the ENF grade is the most environmentally friendly and the most suitable choice for home decoration.

From the perspective of economic hermits, if the economic conditions are good, it is recommended to choose ENF-grade boards, which are more environmentally friendly and have a healthier home environment. If the family's economic conditions are average, E0-grade boards can be selected, which are more environmentally friendly and cheaper than ENF-grade boards.

E0-grade formaldehyde emissions are ≤0.050mg/m³, and ENF-grade formaldehyde emissions are ≤0.025mg/m³. Therefore, ENF-grade is significantly superior to E0 and currently holds the highest environmental standards. Brands that adjusted and upgraded their product environmental standards before the official release of the new national ENF-grade standard, such as solid wood sliced ​​OSB boards and ENF-grade LSB high-energy home furnishing boards, all comply with the new national standard. For the sake of our health, ENF-grade boards should be our top choice for home decoration.

So what is the difference between ENF-grade environmentally friendly boards and E0-grade environmentally friendly boards? Urea-formaldehyde resin glue and phenolic resin glue are often used. In the traditional sense, it is actually glue synthesized from urea and formaldehyde. To exaggerate a little, half a bucket of urea and half a bucket of formaldehyde are put in a bucket, and they become glue after stirring. Then, after we use urea-formaldehyde resin glue to bond the boards, formaldehyde is naturally stored in the boards. How did we control formaldehyde in the past? It was to fill a board with A certain amount of cubic formaldehyde is released through edge sealing technology. Therefore, the difference between big brands and small brands is that, just like I blow up a balloon, everyone knows that after a balloon has been left for a long time, it will naturally flatten. In fact, it is the same as the formaldehyde in the board. It is released naturally through years and months. However, everyone should be clear that within a certain time and space, the less formaldehyde is released, the lower the degree of harm to human health. Therefore, only when the edge sealing technology is sealed more tightly and the opening of the balloon is tied tighter, the slower it will flatten. This is the previous EO grade board, so what is the principle of the environmental protection control technology of the ENF grade board? It uses MDI formaldehyde-free adhesive. MDI formaldehyde-free adhesive is an adhesive developed by Wanhua Group with a patent. There is no formaldehyde in its chemical composition, so it is called formaldehyde-free and formaldehyde-free bonding. After the boards are bonded together, it requires high-precision equipment. General bonding equipment cannot process it. The board made of MDI adhesive has a very low formaldehyde content, and it can even be called formaldehyde-free because of its chemical composition. It has nothing to do with formaldehyde, so when we use boards, we should give priority to ENF grade boards. For example, the ENF grade boards currently provided by Quanyou Home Furnishing have a price difference of less than 100 yuan from E0 grade boards. So for a family, generally for cabinets of 20 to 30 square meters, the price difference is less than 2,000-3,00. However, it can effectively solve the problem of reducing the amount of formaldehyde released in your home. Using formaldehyde-free boards and environmentally friendly boards is the preferred direction in the future, so please be sure to choose between E0 and ENF grades when purchasing.

4. Are there any friends who know about decoration and can tell me which one is more suitable for our home use, E0-grade board or ENF-grade board?

E0 is formaldehyde-free. Before the introduction of ENF, it was the highest standard. Following the release of the new national standard, ENF is defined as the highest environmental protection grade. Therefore, ENF-grade panels are more environmentally friendly than E0 and E1. This is especially true for homes with elderly and children. Careful selection of materials and environmental considerations are crucial. Everyone knows the harmful effects of formaldehyde on the human body. As children, we want to provide the best possible life for our elderly who have worked hard throughout their lives. Therefore, if you have a sufficient renovation budget, be sure to select ENF-grade panels. The next best option is E0-grade panels.

When renovating your home, it's always best to choose boards with a higher environmental rating. my country's current highest environmental standard is ENF, which requires boards to emit formaldehyde ≤ 0.025mg/m³. Therefore, I recommend ENF-rated boards. When we were renovating, an acquaintance recommended ENF-rated LSB high-energy home furnishing boards. We've been very happy with them, and they easily passed formaldehyde tests after the renovation. Thanks to these excellent boards, I highly recommend them to you.

5. Which one is more suitable as home furnishing board, E0 grade board or ENF grade board?

E0 is formaldehyde-free. Before the introduction of ENF, E0 was the highest standard. With the release of the new national standard, ENF is defined as the highest environmental protection grade. Therefore, ENF-grade boards are more suitable for home decoration. Many brands in my country can achieve this environmental protection level. They use high-quality pine wood and formaldehyde-free MDI ecological glue, which not only has excellent environmental performance but also has effective antibacterial properties, giving us a healthier and more environmentally friendly home life.

6. Which one is healthier and more environmentally friendly, E0-grade board or ENF-grade board?

E0-grade boards and ENF-grade boards are both environmentally friendly man-made boards, but their standards are different and there are some essential differences between them.

E0-grade wood panels are the highest environmentally friendly and lowest formaldehyde-emitting wood panel standards in China. For example, E0-grade wood panels, as defined in my country's GB/T standard, should emit no more than 0.050 mg/m³ of formaldehyde. These panels are safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly.

ENF-grade boards, by contrast, have stricter formaldehyde emission standards than E0, requiring the board's formaldehyde emission to not exceed 0.025 mg/m³. Therefore, ENF-grade boards are better in terms of formaldehyde emission.

Although ENF-grade boards are more stringent, E0-grade boards have also met my country's strict standards and are slightly cheaper than ENF-grade boards, so you can be assured of using them. Choosing which environmentally friendly grade of artificial board you want can be determined based on your actual needs and budget.

The ENF grade is stipulated by the new national standard. The formaldehyde emission of indoor artificial boards and their products is less than or equal to 0.025mg/m³. It is the world's most stringent environmental protection standard for boards and is definitely healthier and more environmentally friendly than the E0 grade.