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McKillican Eco TFM Melamine on Biofiber Wheat

General Description

McKillican EcoTFM Melamine on certified Biofiber wheat PB SB

Melamine decorative panels consist of melamine resin saturated decorative papers, thermally fused under heat and pressure to a substrate of particleboard, or MDF (medium density fiberboard). The Thermally Fused Melamine (TFM) process permanently bonds the paper and the board; there is NO GLUE LINE to delaminate. The panels resists warping, bowing, scratches, stains, heat, steam, burnishing, abrasion, chip-out and damage due to excessive wear. Melamine Decorative Panels perform like high pressure laminate at a fraction of the cost.

Core: BIOFIBER is extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of decorative interior applications.
CORE: No Formaldehyde ADDED core
CORE: Exempt to CARB standards
MELAMINE PAPER: No Added Urea Formaldehyde
MELAMINE RESIGN: No Added Urea Formaldehyde

BIOFIBER: Wheat is created from a rapidly renewable agricultural resource, wheat-straw, which offers a rich golden alternative to traditional hardwood or panel products.

A growing trend in America, and throughout the world, is the demand for environmentally friendly alternatives in today’s marketplace. The unique manufacturing process does not destroy trees; it utilizes recycled materials and abundant renewable agricultural resources.

The innovative bio-engineered process manufactures rigid, thermo-set panels in which durability exceeds that of wood and wood composite boards. All EBM materials are tested using ASTM D1037-93 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood based Fiber
and Particle Panel Systems.

Environmental Description

Environ Biocomposites Mfg, LLC (EBM) has placed environmental responsibility as top priority - our products and company policies support this commitment in every way. They not only meet various LEED™ criteria, but also leave a negative carbon footprint on our environment.

MR 4.1
10% of the building materials used must be made of recycled materials The wheat straw and sunflower hulls used are recovered waste from pre-consumer agricultural production 1 point
MR 4.2
20% of the building materials used must be made of recycled materials The wheat straw and sunflower hulls used are recovered waste from pre-consumer agricultural production 1 point in addition to MR 4.1
MR 5.1
10% of materials extracted, processed, and manufactured regionally Our raw materials are recovered within 250 miles (500 maximum) of our manufacturing facility in Mankato, MN 1 point
MR 5.2
20% of materials extracted, process, and manufactured regionally Our raw materials are recovered within 250 miles (500 maximum) of our manufacturing facility in Mankato, MN 1 point in addition to
MR 5.1
MR 6.0
2.5% of the value of the building materials used are rapidly renewable Wheat straw and sunflower hulls are both rapidly renewable materials 1 point
EQ 4.4
Composite materials, including agri-fiber products must contain no added urea formaldehyde All of our products are manufactured with the use of a urethane based resin system. No urea formaldehyde is used in our processes. 1 point

MICROSTRAND Wheat
Raw Materials = Wheat straw
% of rapidly renewable /pre-consumer content = 94%

Carbon Footprint:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a software program known as BEES®. According to the NIST website, "BEES® measures the environmental performance of building products by using the life-cycle assessment. All stages in the life of a product are analyzed: raw material acquisition, manufacture, transportation, installation, use, and recycling and waste management." The environmental impact of a product is calculated and weighted to determine a products Environmental Performance score, the lower the score the better. Of the 230 building products used in the most recent version, our wheat panel was the only one to receive a negative score! To learn more about BIOFIBER™ and BEES® please view the following information:

USGBC LEED Potential Credits = 6
LCA ''Life Cycle Assessment'' available LCA ''Life Cycle Assessment'' available?
NAUF? No Added Urea-Formald.   Formaldehyde-Free Adhesive? No Added Formald.
Recycled? Recycled     95% Pre-Consumer    
Manufactured at:   Core: MN 56001 Surface: OR 97496
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

OFFERED in 3 "COLOR/DESIGN SERIES" options for specification purposes:
1. "Commodity Color Series" offers a few based price color options. 2. "National Design Series" offers 55 designer color/design options.
3. "Synergy Partner Series" offers over 800+ designer color/design options that match plastic laminate offerings.options that match plastic laminate offerings.

Ideal Applications

A wide range of applications, such as commercial millwork, work surfaces & store fixtures, gives the architect or designer the versatility and freedom to use our materials almost anywhere.

Physical Properties

Environ Biocomposites Manufacturing, LLC (Environ) has developed a manual to assist you in choosing support products and fabrication techniques required to successfully complete your creations using this decorative product line of materials: Dakota Burl® and BIOFIBER™ Decorative Wheat.

Click on the link below to access the manual from EBM.

Environ Biocomposites - Fabrication Guide

If you should have any questions regarding any of the information contained in this manual, please contact Paul Nystrom, our Director of Environmental & Specifications @253-632-6042.

Thickness/Sizes/Other

Standard Woodworking size available includes:4x8
Standard Woodworking thicknesses include:
7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 1", and 1-1/8"
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