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Fire-Retardant Panels

The use of fire-retardant panels is recommended where building code requirements and public safety standards call for enhanced fire protection performance. These panels are commonly specified in commercial and institutional environments such as restaurants, schools, hospitals, hotels, shopping centres, airports, offices, and other public buildings.

Fire-retardant panels offer controlled linear expansion, reduced thickness swelling, and smooth surfaces suitable for laminating and finishing. They are also recognized for ease of machining, reduced tool wear, and availability in a wide range of products and dimensions, allowing them to meet a variety of project requirements.

Distributed Products

Fibrabel® FR XP by Unilin
Fibrabel® FR XP is a low-density fire-retardant MDF panel designed for non-load-bearing interior applications in dry conditions. It offers excellent surface quality and a Class A flame spread rating, making it suitable for finishes such as paint, veneer, or laminate. The product complies with major North American fire safety and emissions standards including ASTM E84, CAN/ULC-S102, CARB Phase II, and EPA TSCA Title VI.

MEDITE® FR MDF by Roseburg
MEDITE® FR MDF is a medium-density fire-retardant MDF panel known for its strength, dimensional stability, and mechanical performance. It is intended for commercial and architectural interior applications where a Class A flame spread rating and increased durability are required, including wall panels, furniture, and architectural millwork.

Applicable Standard Tests

  • ASTM E84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

  • UL 723 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

  • CAN/ULC-S102 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

Goodfellow also offers the D-Blaze fire-retardant treatment on plywood, available for a wide range of wood products. For more information, please refer to our section on the different types of treated wood available from Goodfellow.

For architectural or specification-related inquiries, please contact us at spec@goodfellowinc.com.

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