ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SHEET MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD (MDF)

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SHEET Medium density fiberboard (MDF) Our MDF is a medium density fiberboard that meets CARB requirements. This product is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council ) certified and ECCTM certified (EcoCertified Composite by the Composite Panel Association (CPA)). It is made using 00% preconsumer recycled and recovered wood fiber, which saves trees and avoids landfill. VALIDATED ECODECLARATION Product's contribution to LEED v4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Reference Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Final manufacturing location MontLaurier, Quebec J9L 3W3 CANADA Composition Wood fibers, MUF resin, water, wax and Scavenger Life Cycle Assessment Product's carbon footprint Declaration of chemical ingredients Recycled content Preconsumer: 80% 85% Postconsumer: 0%,000 ppm HPD version.0 Type of declaration Health Product Declaration Regional content The origin and extraction location of raw materials have been documented for 80% 85% of the final product weight ratio. (When specified) (Nov.203 to Nov.208) FSC Certification TECHNICAL PERFORMANCES Environmental Product Declaration Industrywide (generic) ISO 4025:2006, Type III Emission test VOCs Performance tests ANSI A (Grade M2) / ASTM E84 Expected life Formaldehyde Biobased materials Others ISO 400 Certification Extended Producer Responsability Corporate Sustainability Reporting (Take back program) (CSR: GRI, ISO 26000, BNQ 2000 or other) CERTIFICATIONS AND CONFORMITY REPORTS 0. ppm CARB 9320 (Phase 2) Compliant Uniboard Canada Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of engineered wood products, with installed capacity of over 640 million square feet of raw particleboard, highdensity and mediumdensity fiberboard, of which over 50% is converted into valueadded melamine, laminated and engineered flooring products. 5555, Ernest Cormier Street, Laval, Quebec H7C 2S9 CANADA MANUFACTURER S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT RACOC Rapidly renewable materials MasterFormat : Validated EcoDeclaration: VED Original issue date: 206/05

2 Uniboard MDF is certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and meets Phase 2 requirements. RECYCLED CONTENT Components Preconsumer Postconsumer Wood fibers 80% 85% 00% 0% Preconsumer Postconsumer Final product Medium density fiberboard (MDF) 80% 85% 00% 0% Validated EcoDeclaration Recycled Content Methodology: onsite audit, supply chain evaluation, analysis and validation of the recycled content data according to the weight ratio of each of the components used in manufacturing the final product. Vertima's procedure: VERT , First Edition. REGIONAL CONTENT Final manufacturing location 00% MontLaurier, Quebec J9L 3W3 CANADA Validated EcoDeclaration Regional Content Methodology: onsite audit, supply chain evaluation, analysis and validation of the regional content data according to the weight ratio of each of the components used in manufacturing the final product. Vertima's procedure: VERT , First Edition. Product components Extraction locations Transportation Wood fibers 80% 85% Quebec and Ontario Road MUF resin 7% 8% Water 4% 6% Scavenger % 3% Wax 0% % The extraction location has been documented for 80% 85% of materials of the final product components, based on weight ratio. veracity and the integrity. Vertima follows a rigorous protocol, including an onsite audit of the factory, an audit of the manufacturer s supply chain documentation, and the analysis and validation of all supporting documents. However, Vertima cannot be held responsible for false or misleading information that may cause any loss or damage suffered, in all or in part, caused by errors and omissions relative to the data collection, compilation and/or interpretation. The analysis protocol used by Vertima is available upon request. Page 2 Validated EcoDeclaration: VED606804

3 (CONTINUED) REGIONAL CONTENT (CONTINUED) EXTRACTION ZONES OF RAW MATERIALS Final manufacturing location Medium density fiberboard (MDF) Uniboard (MontLaurier mill) MontLaurier, Quebec CANADA J9L 3W3 Extraction zones of raw materials used in manufacturing the Medium density fiberboard (MDF) 800 km (500 mi). HARVEST LOCATIONS OF WOOD FIBERS: (Details available upon request) Canada: Quebec and Ontario (Shipped by road to Uniboard MontLaurier mill) veracity and the integrity. Vertima follows a rigorous protocol, including an onsite audit of the factory, an audit of the manufacturer s for false or misleading information that may cause any loss or damage suffered, in all or in part, caused by errors and omissions relative to the data collection, compilation and/or interpretation. The analysis protocol used by Vertima is available upon request. Page 3 Validated EcoDeclaration: VED606804

4 (CONTINUED) FSC CERTIFICATION FSC Certified Medium density fiberboard (MDF) (When specified) Medium density fiberboard (MDF) % Wood Component Wood fibers 80% 85% Total % FSC Certified wood used in the final assembly of the product % FSC Certified Wood versus the total weight of the wood components (based on weight ratio) 80% 85% 00% Uniboard mill Certification number Type of certification Period of validity MontLaurier, Quebec CANADA RACOC FSC controlled wood, FSC Mix 202//05 to 207//05 Validated EcoDeclaration FSC Certification Methodology: onsite audit, supply chain evaluation and validation of FSC certification documents confirming the type of certification and calculation, based on FSC certified wood weight ratio in the final product. Vertima's procedure: VERT , First Edition. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION (EPD) Industrywide (generic) ISO 4025:2006, Type III In 203, Uniboard collaborated to a lifecycle analysis to implement a generic Environmental Product Declaration for all production of MDF. This approach was carried out by the owner of the American Wood Council (AWC) and Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and audited by the UL Environment s Program Operator. Product Category Rules (PCR) FPInnovations: 20. Product Category Rules (PCR) for preparing an Environmental Product Declaration for North American Structural and Architectural Wood Products, Version (UN CPC 3, NAICS 32), November 8, 20. Functional unit Scope of LCA Expected life time Valid until m3 of MDF CradletoGate Nov. 203 to Nov. 208 Table 2: CradletoGate Impact Assessment Results m3 North American MDF Per m3 of MDF Impacts Category Unit Global warning potential kg C02 eq Ozone depletion potential kg CFC eq Acidification potential H+ moles eq Smog creation potential kg O3 eq Eutrophisation potential kg N eq Unit Per m3 of MDF Total primary energy consumption Nonrenewable fossil Nonrenewable nuclear Includes forestry operations Includes forestry operations MJ MJ The EPD includes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results for all processes up to the point that MDF is packaged and ready for shipment at the manufacturing gate. The life cycle of MDF includes the production of wood residues that are a coproduct of lumber milling. The cradletogate product system thus includes forest management, logging, transportation of logs to lumber mills, sawing, transportation of wood residues to MDF plants, and MDF production. Source: EPD Report veracity and the integrity. Vertima follows a rigorous protocol, including an onsite audit of the factory, an audit of the manufacturer s for false or misleading information that may cause any loss or damage suffered, in all or in part, caused by errors and omissions relative to the data collection, compilation and/or interpretation. The analysis protocol used by Vertima is available upon request. Page 4 Validated EcoDeclaration: VED606804

5 INGREDIENTS ET EMISSIONS (CONTINUED) DECLARATION OF CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS Type of declaration: Health Product Declaration (HPD ) version.0 March 206 to March 209 The content of Uniboard medium density fiberboard (MDF) was assessed for health hazard warnings as required using Pharos. Health Product Declaration URL: hpds/469/ pdf The Health Product Declaration and logo is owned by the Health Product Declaration Collaborative and is used with permission. Declaration: Selfdeclared Third Party Ingredients inventory threshold:,000 ppm Full disclosure of intentional ingredients: Yes Full disclosure of known hazards: Yes Hazards associated with the product ingredients Contents in Descending Order of Quantity Wood dust unspecified, MELAMINEUREAFORMALDEHYDE (MUF), WATER, UREA, Slack Wax (petroleum), MELAMINE, FORMALDEHYDE, PARAFFIN OIL The HPD Standard is solely a declaration of product content and direct health hazards associated with exposure to its individual contents. It is not an assessment of risks associated with actual use of the product. It does not address the potential health impacts of substances used or created during manufacture that do not appear in the final product as residuals, nor substances created during combustion or other other degradation processes. Highest concern GreenScreen scores: List Translator Benchmark 2 PBT (persitent, bioaccumulative Toxic) Cancer Gene Mutation Development Reproductive Endocrine Respiratory Neurotoxicity Mammal Skin or Eye Aquatic toxicity Land toxicity Physical hazard Global warming Ozone depletion Multiple Unknown Pharos Project: Database that provides human and environmental health information of chemicals, materials and building products. ( Screen scores (GS) Benchmarks of chemical ingredients: Benchmark (Avoid, chemical of high concern), Benchmark 2 (Use but search for safer substitutes), Benchmark 3 (Use but still opportunity for improvement), Benchmark 4 (Prefer, safer chemical). 2Green TABLE OF INGREDIENTS Note(s) Name Role CAS Weight Ratio GreenScreen Particles wood Main component 80% 85% MUF resin Binder % 9% LTU Water Humidity % 6% Benchmark 4 Urea Scavenger 5736 % 3% LTU Wax % % LT Slack Wax (for more details refer to the HPD ) Melamine Monomer 0878 Residual LTP Formaldehyde Monomer Residual LT Paraffin oil Monomer Residual LTP GS List Translator (LT) scores of chemical ingredients: LT, likely GS Benchmark ; LTP, possible GS Benchmark ; ULT or LTUNK, present on a GS Specified Lists but there is insufficient information to classify the hazard as LT or LTP (does not mean the chemical is safe). Validated EcoDeclaration Declaration of Chemical ingredients Methodology: validation of the documentation confirming the methodology and reporting of chemical ingredients. Vertima's procedure: VERT , First Edition. veracity and the integrity. Vertima follows a rigorous protocol, including an onsite audit of the factory, an audit of the manufacturer s for false or misleading information that may cause any loss or damage suffered, in all or in part, caused by errors and omissions relative to the data collection, compilation and/or interpretation. The analysis protocol used by Vertima is available upon request. Page 5 Validated EcoDeclaration: VED606804

6 TECHNICAL PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCE TESTS Nonexhaustive list. See Medium density fibreboard (MDF) product specifications sheet. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) for Interior Applications Standard ANSI A (Grade M2); Flame Spread Index: Class 3 or C ULC 7230 (ASTM E84); Formaldehyde emissions test: Phase 2 of CARB ATCM EXPECTED LIFE Warranty Lifetime warranty when Medium density fiberboard (MDF) are used for the purpose for which they have been designed, that is to say for indoor use. MANUFACTURER'S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY'S COMMITMENT As one of the North America's leading producers of engineered wood, Uniboard is convinced that operating a profitable business and maintaining a responsible approach to resources are by no means contradictory aims, but that they are actually mutually beneficial. For Uniboard, environmental protection goes beyond a voluntary commitment and is one of the keystones supporting its corporate strategy. Uniboard environmental strategy is therefore based on three pillars, which also represent specific areas for action: Organization: Continuous improvement and transparency of processes through management systems. Production: Continuous improvement of production processes in order to further reduce our consumption of energy and raw materials while maintaining the high quality of our products. Products: Concentration of research and development work on fiber residues, lighter density engineered wood and new resin systems are just a few of the initiatives we are constantly engaged in. veracity and the integrity. Vertima follows a rigorous protocol, including an onsite audit of the factory, an audit of the manufacturer s for false or misleading information that may cause any loss or damage suffered, in all or in part, caused by errors and omissions relative to the data collection, compilation and/or interpretation. The analysis protocol used by Vertima is available upon request. Page 6 Validated EcoDeclaration: VED606804

7 PRODUCT CONTRIBUTION SUMMARY LEED v4 requirements for Building Design + Construction (BD+C) New Construction, Core and Shell, School, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouse and Distribution Centers, Hospitality and Healthcare. LEED v4 requirements for Interior Design + Construction (ID+C) Commercial Interiors, Retail and Hospitality. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Building Product Disclosure and Optimization Environmental Product Declarations Option : Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) contributes to this credit due to the availability of a Industrywide (generic) EPD (type III) and is valued as /2 whole product out of the 20 needed for purposes of credit achievement calculation. Building Product Disclosure and Optimization Sourcing of Raw Materials Option 2: Leadership extraction practices May also contribute to the location valuation factor if the product is sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased) within 60 km of the project site. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Industrywide (generic) EPD, Type III point Recycled Content preconsumer (80% 85%) and FSC Certified (00%) point (When specified) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization Material Ingredients Option Material ingredients reporting INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY point HPD version.0 Healh Product Declaration EQ LowEmitting Materials Do not contribute Option Product category calculation CARB Phase 2 compliant but must be CARB NAF or ULEF compliant to contribute to credit requirements LEED v4 requirements for homes Applies to single family homes, lowrise multifamily (one to three stories), or midrise multifamily (four to six stories); includes Homes and Multifamily Lowrise and Multifamily Midrise. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Prereq Certified Tropical Wood Environmentally Preferable Products Credit 2 Option 2: Environmentally Preferable Products 2At least 90% of all materials in each category must meet credit requirements. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) contributes to 0.5 point for FSC Certified and to 0.5 point for Recycled Content. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY EQ Credit 7 Prerequisite Uniboard's product do not contain tropical species point2 Recycled Content preconsumer (80% 85%) and FSC Certified (00%) (When specified) LowEmitting Products At least 90% of all materials in each category must meet credit Do not contribute3 requirements. 3CARB Phase 2 compliant but must be CARB NAF or ULEF compliant to contribute to credit requirements It is important to consider that the total amount of possible points reflects the number of achievable points in each credit category. The product itself cannot achieve this score, as defined above, but is considered as a beneficial element in order to achieve LEED credits. veracity and the integrity. Vertima follows a rigorous protocol, including an onsite audit of the factory, an audit of the manufacturer s supply chain documentation, and the analysis and validation of all supporting documents. However, Vertima cannot be held responsible for false or misleading information that may cause any loss or damage suffered, in all or in part, caused by errors and omissions relative to the data collection, compilation and/or interpretation. The analysis protocol used by Vertima is available upon request. 3DJH 7 Validated EcoDeclaration: VED606804