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Specie: Moso (Phyllostachys Pubescens). |
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Bamboo Harvest: Bamboo is harvested no sooner than 5-1/2 years and no more than 7 years to ensure color clarity, hardness and stability of fiber. |
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Chemical Treatment: Natural borate solution and hydrogen peroxide to eliminate pests and mildew. |
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Finish: German KLUMPP or Terifft brand. Durable 6-Coat Factory Finish System consists of a water-based primer, an anti-abrasive sealer with aluminum oxide, UV Sealer, and three topcoats of scratch resistant polyurethane -- solvent-free and non-offgassing. |
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Physical Property Performance Requirements:
a. Hardness: ASTM D 1037, Janka Ball: Minimum 2240 Natural; 2642 Coffee;2240 Java.
b. Dimensional Stability: ASTM D 1037: Dimensional change coefficients:0.04 parallel / 0.57 perpendicular / 0.6 thickness.
c. Flammability: ASTM E 648: Class I Interior Floor Finish rating per NFPA 101.
d. Smoke Density: ASTM E 622: Maximum 344 in flaming mode; 191 in non-flaming mode.
e. Compressive Strength: ASTM D 3501: Minimum 14,080 psi (96 MPa).
f. Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D 4060, CS-17 Taber abrasive wheels: Final wear-through: Minimum 16,000 cycles.
g. Moisture Content: ASTM D 4442, Oven Dry Method: 7.8 percent, average.
h. Formaldehyde Emissions: ASTM E 1333: 0.01 ppm |