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Bamboo Specie: Moso (Phyllostachys Pubescens). |
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Chemical Treatment: Natural borate solution and hydrogen peroxide to eliminate pests and mildew. |
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Finish: Features 6-coat German finish system providing the wear protection of aluminum oxide with two polyurethane scratch-resistant topcoats. |
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Hardness: ASTM D 1037, Janka Ball: average 1750 lbs (8100 N).(28% harder than northern red oak and 14% harder than hard maple). |
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Dimensional Stability: ASTM D 1037: Dimensional change coefficient: 0.00144. |
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Flammability: ASTM E 648: Class I Interior Floor Finish rating per NFPA ¡°life Safety Code¡±. |
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Bending Elasticity Modulus: 943,202 PSI
Bending Strength: ASTM D3043-87: 13600 PSI |
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Smoke Density: ASTM E 622: Maximum 270 in flaming mode; 330 in non-flaming mode. It was found considerable lower smoking properties than the leading oak product. |
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Compressive Strength: ASTM D 3501: Minimum 7,549 psi (52 MPa) parallel to grain; 2,566 psi (18 MPa) perpendicular to grain. |
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Tensile Strength: ASTM D 3500-90 A: Minimum 15,300 psi (105 MPa) parallel to grain. |
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Slip Resistance: ASTM F D2047:Coefficient of friction 0.71; static coefficient 590. Bamboo has been rated as slip resistant per the American Disabilities Act(ADA) |
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Shear Strength: British Standard #373: 1370 PSI Parallel to Grain |
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Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D 4060, CS-17 Taber abrasive wheels: Final wear-through: Minimum 12,600 cycles. |
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Moisture Content: ASTM D 4442, Oven Dry Method: 7.25 percent average. |
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Formaldehyde Emissions: ASTM E 1333: 0.0078 ppm average. |
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