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Medex MR by SierraPine

General Description

Medex® represents the highly versatile ideal of SierraPine Sustainable Design Fiberboard (SDF)*. Medex® is a powerful combination of moisture resistance, superior MDF board properties, and a formaldehyde free resin system. Medex® has a rock solid track record of superior design capabilities and environmental stewardship around the world.

Industrial Grade Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), manufactured
with a formaldehyde-free binder and which meets the requirements of
ANSI A208.2-2002.

Environmental Description

No-added formaldehyde
Especially suitable in interior applications where moisture is a concern, Medex does succeed in the 6 cycle accelerated aging test
Superior physical properties to standard MDF. Truly high performance screw holding and MOR capabilities among others.
100% recycled wood fiber
LEED® credit support: MR 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 & EQ 4.4
Third party certification - SCS, EPP
CHPS Compliant - California section 01350 approved
Developed, manufactured with pride, and first offered in 1989 by our plant in Medford, OR
USGBC LEED Potential Credits = 5
LCA ''Life Cycle Assessment'' available LCA ''Life Cycle Assessment'' available?
NAUF? No Added Urea-Formald.   Formaldehyde-Free Adhesive? No Added Formald.
Recycled? Recycled     88% Pre-Consumer    
Manufactured at:   OR 97501
SCS? SCS / 3rd party document available
FSC? FSC document available   SFI? SFI document available
California Air Resources Board Compliant:   meets CARB1? meets CARB1    meets CARB2? meets CARB2
Industry Certifications: EPP Certification? EPP Certification   KCMA Certification? KCMA Certification   SWAQMD VOC 1168? SWAQMD VOC 1168

Finished Product Options

*About Sustainable Design Fiberboard
SDF products include a broad range of high quality MDF products manufactured by SierraPine to meet or exceed the most stringent global emission standards. Applications for SDF include cabinetry, furniture, moldings and millwork.

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Ideal Applications

Applications
• Countertops
• Window sills
• Bathroom cabinets and woodwork
• Bow & bay window head
and seat boards
• Display cases
• Raised panel door inserts

Physical Properties

Industrial Grade Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), manufactured
with a formaldehyde-free binder and which meets the requirements of
ANSI A208.2-2002.

For complete Technical Data – Moisture Resistant* Medex see below
(Typical data when tested to ASTM D 1037-96a Part A).

Property Thicknesses Units (13/16-1 1/4 thickness see tech sheet)
Imperial Units: 3/8" to 3/4" thickness
Density: 48 Lb/ft3
Internal Bond: 200 Lb/in2
Modulus of Rupture: 6,000 Lb/in2
Modulus of Elasticity: 600,000 Lb/in2
Hardness: 1,200
Screw Holding, Face 350 Lbs req’d to pull
Screw Holding, Edge 275 Lbs req’d to pull

Other Data
Water Absorption: 14 – 5 24-hr, Ave. %
Thickness Swell: 8 – 3 24-hr, Ave. %
Linear Expansion: .32 – .30 % change l&w due to humidity change from 50% - 80% RH
Moisture Content: 4 – 6 %, oven-dry basis
Thickness Tolerance: ± .005" or ± .005" Average from nominal
± .005" or ± .005" Deviation from average
Flame Spread Rating U/L , Class C
* The term “moisture resistant” as used in this context indicates compliance with ASTM D1037-96A six-cycle accelerated aging test.

Thickness/Sizes/Other

Available in standard thickness and sizes for woodworking. Panels available in 4’ and 5’ widths and lengths up to 18’ (minimums may apply) Thicknesses ranging from 1/4” - 1 1/4”
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Professional Resources Available for this Product

MSDS Sheet: SP_MSDS-Medford-Medex-MDF-091905(1).pdf
MSDS Medex MDF

Specifications Language: SP_Architectural-Woodwork-Spec(3).pdf
Specificaitons for SierraPine products in Word format

Vendor Product Certifications: SP_EPP_Medford.pdf
Medex EPP Certificate

Vendor Product Certifications: SP_Medford_MDF_SCS-MC-01329_NAF_thru_093009(2).pdf
SCS Certificate

Vendor Product Certifications: SP_SVS_recycle_Medford_Specialties_Fiber_thru_0908.pdf
SierraPine SCS recycled content certificate

Vendor Sales Sheet: SP_Medex_Series_Brochure_SierraPine-Sweets-06.pdf
Medex Series Brochure