Species: |
Mao
Tsu (Hairy Bamboo) |
| Milling: |
Tongue
and groove with micro-bevel edge;
back is channeled |
Chemical
Treatment: |
Natural
borate solution to eliminate
pests and mildew |
Finish: |
7
layers total - Five base coats
of 100 percent solids, non off-gassing,
water-based system with aluminum
oxide, followed with two top coats
of scratch-resistant polyurethane |
Hardness: |
ASTM
D 1037, Janka Ball: 2600 psi (avg.)
|
Dimensional
Stability: |
ASTM
D 1037-99: less than 0.00144 |
Flammability: |
ASTM
E 622: Maximum 270 in flaming
mode; 330 in non-flaming mode |
Smoke
Density: |
ASTM
E 622: Maximum 270 in flaming
mode; 330 in non-flaming mode |
Compressive
Strength: |
ASTM
D 3501: Minimum 7,600 psi (52
MPa) parallel to grain; 2,624
psi (18 MPa) perpendicular to
grain |
Tensile
Strengthy: |
ASTM
D 3500: Minimum 15,300 psi (105
MPa) parallel to grain |
Slip
Resistance: |
ASTM
D 2394: Static Friction Coefficient
0.562; Sliding Friction Coefficient
0.497 |
Abrasion
Resistance: |
ASTM
D 4060, CS-17 Taber abrasive wheels:
Final wear-through: Minimum 12,600
cycles |
Moisture
Content: |
ASTM
D 4442, Oven Dry Method: 7.2 percent
average |
Formaldehyde
Emissions: |
ASTM
E 1333: 0.02 ppm Phenol avg. |