You Are Here：Home > Information dynamic
> Industry Trends
News Navigation
Why is odorless E0 grade environmentally friendly particleboard used in office furniture
source：m.sanjiachina.com Time：2025-05-19
The use of odorless E0 grade environmentally friendly particleboard in office furniture is mainly based on comprehensive considerations of indoor environmental health, furniture durability, cost control, and regulatory compliance. The necessity is analyzed from six core dimensions as follows:
1、 Ensure the health and safety of the office environment
1. Low formaldehyde emission, safeguarding employee health
The office environment is densely populated with people who stay for a long time (more than 8 hours per day). Traditional boards with high formaldehyde emissions (such as E1 grade or non environmentally certified boards) are prone to dizziness and discomfort, and long-term exposure may increase health risks.
Odorless E0 grade board has a formaldehyde emission of ≤ 0.05mg/m 3 (only 1/2.5 of E1 grade), and uses formaldehyde free adhesives such as MDI glue to prevent formaldehyde pollution from the source, especially suitable for enclosed office spaces such as conference rooms and executive offices.
2. No odor interference, improve work efficiency
Ordinary boards using urea formaldehyde resin adhesive may release pungent odors (containing VOCs such as benzene and toluene), which can affect the office experience and focus.
Odorless E0 grade boards have been upgraded with adhesives and optimized with processes, resulting in almost no odor and creating a fresh air environment. They are particularly suitable for industries that are sensitive to odors, such as healthcare, food, and creative offices.
2、 Meet the functional requirements of office furniture
1. Stable structure, suitable for high-frequency use
Office furniture, such as filing cabinets, reception desks, and open bookshelves, must withstand pressure from long-term storage and personnel contact.
The cross paving of particleboard particles forms a "honeycomb" structure, with balanced horizontal/vertical strength and better deformation resistance than density board. It is suitable for making load-bearing cabinets (such as filing cabinets with a load-bearing capacity of ≥ 30kg per layer).
2. Flexible surface treatment, suitable for office style
Office spaces often require a unified decoration tone (such as simple and modern, industrial style, and business style).
Odorless E0 grade board can be pressed with wood grain imitation, solid matte, metal brushed and other decorative surfaces to meet diverse design needs, and the surface is wear-resistant with a rotation speed of ≥ 4000 revolutions (resistant to key scratches and coffee cup friction), suitable for high-frequency use in public areas.
3、 Comply with the requirements of commercial venue regulations
1. Compliance with environmental standards
The "Formaldehyde Release in Indoor Decoration Materials, Artificial Boards and Their Products" (GB 18580-2017) in China requires E1 level as the entry threshold, while government agencies, state-owned enterprises, foreign enterprises and other office scenarios often require E0 level or formaldehyde free certification (such as LEED certification in the United States and China's green office standards).
The use of odorless E0 grade boards can avoid the risk of acceptance failure, fines, or rework caused by environmental non-compliance (such as environmental acceptance accounting for 30% of decoration projects).
2. Fire and safety requirements
Some office scenarios, such as office buildings and exhibition halls, require the board to have flame retardant properties.
Excellent particleboard can achieve B1 level fire protection standards (self extinguishing upon ignition) by adding flame retardants, meeting fire safety regulations in public places, while ordinary boards require additional fire protection treatment, increasing costs.
4、 Balancing costs and long-term benefits
1. Better cost-effectiveness than solid wood and multi-layer boards
Taking 18mm board as an example, the price of odorless E0 grade particleboard is about 120-200 yuan/sheet, much lower than solid wood (300-800 yuan/sheet) and multi-layer board (150-250 yuan/sheet), suitable for large-scale office furniture procurement (such as whole floor office customization).
Although the cost per sheet is slightly higher than that of ordinary E1 grade particleboard (80-150 yuan/sheet), it does not require frequent replacement during long-term use (with a lifespan of up to 10-15 years), resulting in lower overall costs.
2. Convenient processing reduces project duration
Particle board can be quickly cut, punched, and edge sealed using CNC equipment (such as laser edge sealing technology), with a production efficiency more than 50% higher than solid wood furniture. It is suitable for the "short lead time, fast delivery" needs of office decoration (such as emergency procurement during enterprise relocation).
5、 Adapt to the trend of modern office space
1. Modular and customized requirements
New models such as open office and shared office have given rise to modular furniture, such as detachable workstations and modular conference tables.
Particle board is easy to process into standardized components (such as uniform cabinet units), supporting quick assembly and modification, while solid wood furniture is difficult to achieve flexible splicing due to material limitations.
2. Sustainable development concept
Odorless E0 grade board materials come from artificial fast-growing forests (such as poplar and eucalyptus) or wood processing residues, which meet the sustainable development requirements of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification and are in line with corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) image building (such as office space for technology companies and environmental organizations).
1、 Ensure the health and safety of the office environment
1. Low formaldehyde emission, safeguarding employee health
The office environment is densely populated with people who stay for a long time (more than 8 hours per day). Traditional boards with high formaldehyde emissions (such as E1 grade or non environmentally certified boards) are prone to dizziness and discomfort, and long-term exposure may increase health risks.
Odorless E0 grade board has a formaldehyde emission of ≤ 0.05mg/m 3 (only 1/2.5 of E1 grade), and uses formaldehyde free adhesives such as MDI glue to prevent formaldehyde pollution from the source, especially suitable for enclosed office spaces such as conference rooms and executive offices.
2. No odor interference, improve work efficiency
Ordinary boards using urea formaldehyde resin adhesive may release pungent odors (containing VOCs such as benzene and toluene), which can affect the office experience and focus.
Odorless E0 grade boards have been upgraded with adhesives and optimized with processes, resulting in almost no odor and creating a fresh air environment. They are particularly suitable for industries that are sensitive to odors, such as healthcare, food, and creative offices.
2、 Meet the functional requirements of office furniture
1. Stable structure, suitable for high-frequency use
Office furniture, such as filing cabinets, reception desks, and open bookshelves, must withstand pressure from long-term storage and personnel contact.
The cross paving of particleboard particles forms a "honeycomb" structure, with balanced horizontal/vertical strength and better deformation resistance than density board. It is suitable for making load-bearing cabinets (such as filing cabinets with a load-bearing capacity of ≥ 30kg per layer).
2. Flexible surface treatment, suitable for office style
Office spaces often require a unified decoration tone (such as simple and modern, industrial style, and business style).
Odorless E0 grade board can be pressed with wood grain imitation, solid matte, metal brushed and other decorative surfaces to meet diverse design needs, and the surface is wear-resistant with a rotation speed of ≥ 4000 revolutions (resistant to key scratches and coffee cup friction), suitable for high-frequency use in public areas.
3、 Comply with the requirements of commercial venue regulations
1. Compliance with environmental standards
The "Formaldehyde Release in Indoor Decoration Materials, Artificial Boards and Their Products" (GB 18580-2017) in China requires E1 level as the entry threshold, while government agencies, state-owned enterprises, foreign enterprises and other office scenarios often require E0 level or formaldehyde free certification (such as LEED certification in the United States and China's green office standards).
The use of odorless E0 grade boards can avoid the risk of acceptance failure, fines, or rework caused by environmental non-compliance (such as environmental acceptance accounting for 30% of decoration projects).
2. Fire and safety requirements
Some office scenarios, such as office buildings and exhibition halls, require the board to have flame retardant properties.
Excellent particleboard can achieve B1 level fire protection standards (self extinguishing upon ignition) by adding flame retardants, meeting fire safety regulations in public places, while ordinary boards require additional fire protection treatment, increasing costs.
4、 Balancing costs and long-term benefits
1. Better cost-effectiveness than solid wood and multi-layer boards
Taking 18mm board as an example, the price of odorless E0 grade particleboard is about 120-200 yuan/sheet, much lower than solid wood (300-800 yuan/sheet) and multi-layer board (150-250 yuan/sheet), suitable for large-scale office furniture procurement (such as whole floor office customization).
Although the cost per sheet is slightly higher than that of ordinary E1 grade particleboard (80-150 yuan/sheet), it does not require frequent replacement during long-term use (with a lifespan of up to 10-15 years), resulting in lower overall costs.
2. Convenient processing reduces project duration
Particle board can be quickly cut, punched, and edge sealed using CNC equipment (such as laser edge sealing technology), with a production efficiency more than 50% higher than solid wood furniture. It is suitable for the "short lead time, fast delivery" needs of office decoration (such as emergency procurement during enterprise relocation).
5、 Adapt to the trend of modern office space
1. Modular and customized requirements
New models such as open office and shared office have given rise to modular furniture, such as detachable workstations and modular conference tables.
Particle board is easy to process into standardized components (such as uniform cabinet units), supporting quick assembly and modification, while solid wood furniture is difficult to achieve flexible splicing due to material limitations.
2. Sustainable development concept
Odorless E0 grade board materials come from artificial fast-growing forests (such as poplar and eucalyptus) or wood processing residues, which meet the sustainable development requirements of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification and are in line with corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) image building (such as office space for technology companies and environmental organizations).
Previous：
Why is formaldehyde free ENF grade environmentall…
Next：
Why is it said that formaldehyde free ENF grade e…
Related articles
Related products
Mobile Number：Zhang Zong 13812811801 Xie Zong 15618328869
Marketing Call：0512-52672388
Fax Number：0512-52671910
Company Address：Xushi Nandu Qiaotu, DONGBANG Town, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province
Enterprise wechat
+
wechat number：底部微信
Home
Wechat
Tell