What is E0 Wood? | Design House HK Interior Design Services

Everyone knows that formaldehyde is one of the main pollutants in interior decoration. Long-term exposure may cause respiratory diseases and even cancer risks. Therefore, when choosing wooden plywood, "formaldehyde emission level" is a key indicator to measure environmental protection. "E0 level" as an internationally recognized high standard has become the focus of consumers. The following is a comprehensive analysis of the significance and value of the E0 level from definition, detection to application scenarios.

What is E0 level?

E0 represents the highest environmental protection level of formaldehyde emission (wood core), but the definition varies in different regions:

China National Standard GB/T 39600-2021:

The E0 grade requires formaldehyde emission to be ≤0.050mg/m³ (climate chamber method), which is 2.5 times stricter than the old national standard E1 grade (≤0.124mg/m³).

Japanese JIS Standard*:

F☆☆☆☆ (F4 star) is the highest grade, requiring ≤0.03mg/L (dryer method), which is equivalent to E0 grade.

EU EN 717-1 Standard*:

E0 is not directly defined, but the E1 level is ≤0.124mg/m³, and some European brands have their own “Super E0” level (≤0.025mg/m³).

It is worth noting that *E0 does not mean zero formaldehyde, but means that the formaldehyde release is extremely low and almost harmless to the human body.

How to achieve E0 grade splint? Process and adhesive are the key

The key to achieving E0 level lies in raw materials and process control:

Substrate selection: Use low-resin wood such as pine and teak, or reconstructed bamboo with less formaldehyde residue.
Adhesive upgrade: Replace traditional urea-formaldehyde resin glue with MDI ecological glue (isocyanate glue) or soy protein glue.
Sealing process: lock formaldehyde through six-sided wax sealing, UV coating and other technologies to prevent slow release.

Application advantages of E0 grade plywood

Family safety: Suitable for families with pregnant women and young children, reducing the risk of allergies and respiratory irritation.
Commercial space: café terraces, kindergarten play areas and other places with strict environmental requirements.
Sustainable value: Use FSC certified wood to achieve low carbon and environmental protection from raw materials to production process.

Design House HK | E0 Plywood Furniture Selection

Design House HK’s furniture design and customization service uses E0 grade decking as the material, which is the owner’s protection of the health of his family and the ecological environment. The service includes furniture design, customization, delivery, installation and trimming, etc. The fee is based on the customized square footage, and no additional design and drawing fees are charged. Please feel free to contact our customer service to inquire about our furniture design and customization services.