What Is E0, E1, ENF Grade For Formaldehyde Emission Of Engineered Wood?

If you are considering custom cabinets for your residential project, one of the first questions the factory will ask you is which material do you prefer to make cabinets, E0, E1 or ENF. Now, if you don't know what's E0, E1, ENF grade for formaldehyde emission of engineered wood, please read on! We next talk about the things you must know when choosing materials for your custom cabinets.

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Formaldehyde is a compound used in the production of industrial resins/glues, coatings. Resins and coatings are used in the production of engineered wood.
Formaldehyde has a strong smell and is harmful to human health. In order to reduce indoor environmental pollution and protect human health, the wood industry standard sets limits on the amount of formaldehyde released. According to different standards, these restriction levels include E0, E1, ENF, CARB NAF, F★★★★, etc.

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ENF grade is one of the highest Formaldehyde Emission standards for plywood, hardwood plywood sheets, blockboard, melamine faced board, floor, MDF, HDF, Particleboard, and other engineered wood.

The ENF level is one of the strictest standards even in the world.

E1 Grade: It is a mandatory standard for the engineered wood and its products industry, and the formaldehyde emission is stipulated to be ≤0.124mg/m³.
It can be understood that it is a mandatory "safety standard line", and the panels that meet this limit value standard can be used.
E0 Grade: It is directly against the standard of CARB-NAF (California Air Resources Board - No Formaldehyde Added). When the formaldehyde emission is ≤0.050mg/m³, it meets the E0 level standard.
ENF Grade: Directly lower than half of the formaldehyde regulation value of NAF grade, it can be said to be the most stringent formaldehyde standard at present, requiring formaldehyde emission ≤0.025mg/m³.

Should I buy E0, E1 of ENF materials?

After reading these, I believe that you already know how to choose the formaldehyde emission level of the engineered wood. When choosing custom cabinets, it is recommended to choose the regular manufacturer, to ensure the quality of the material. Secondly, pay attention to the use environment of the cabinets. If it is used in the bedroom and other places that need to be in contact with for a long time, it is recommended to choose higher grade.
In addition to the formaldehyde emission grades, we also need to understand other performance indicators of the engineered wood. For example, the density, strength, and moisture resistance of the board are all factors that need to be considered.