Specifications

Chemical Product

Product Name: Rigid PVC Edgebanding

Product Usage: A continuous extruded roll available in various thicknesses used to finish the raw edge of HPL, flake boards plywood and medium density fiberboard. Available in various colors that matches with most of the laminated panels

Composition / Information on Regulated Ingredients

Hazardous Ingredients:

This product contains no Hazardous Ingredients that can be released under normal temperature or working conditions. Rigid PVC Edgebanding contains no vinyl chloride monomers.

Properties
Description Unit Value Standard
Hardness Shore - D - 78 ± 4 ISO868
Shrinkage (1h at 140°F (60°C)) % < 0.5 Works Standard
Static Charging - Low -
Vicat Softening Temperature (At 50N) °C 80.3 ASTM D1525-2009
Resistance to Immersion Test (In boiling water for 2 hour)
Description Unit Value Standard
(a) Change in Thickness % 4.2 IS:2046-1995
(b) Change in Mass % 3.9 IS:2046-1995
(c) Appearance Degree 5 IS:2046-1995
Colour Fastness to Rubbing
Description Unit Value Standard
(a) At Dry Staining Rating 4/5 IS:766-1988
(b) At Wet Staining Rating 4/5 IS:766-1988
Colour Fastness to Light
Description Unit Value Standard
(a) Type of lamp UV A340 No cracks or blister observed ASTM G154-2016
(b) Exposure Time 24 hour No cracks or blister observed ASTM G154-2016
Resistance to Cigarette Burn
Description Unit Value Standard
Appearance Rating 4 IS:2046-1995
Resistance to Staining (At R.T. for 24 hour)
Description Unit Value Standard
(a) Acetone Rating 5 IS:2046-1995
(b) Black Tea Rating 5 IS:2046-1995
Flammability Test
Description Unit Value Standard
Cease to burn before mm 25 mark
Cease to burn before the mm 100 Reference Mark
Physical Data
Description Value
State Solid
Boiling Point NA
Specific Gravity 1.20 to 1.40
Solubility Insoluble
Volatility Negligible
Processing Characteristics
Machining PVC Suitability
Cutting Good
Milling Direction Counter Direction
Pre-milling Good
Radius Milling Good
Profiling Good
Scraper Processing Good
Buffing Good
Bonding Any conventional hot-melt adhesive suitable for edging tapes can be used
Polish Ability Good
Stress Whitening Low
Machining Center Processing Compatibility Very Good
PVC Edgebanding Specifications

1. Color: Slight color variations are possible from dye lot to dye lot.
2. Finishes: Available in Gloss, Matt & SF.
3. Finish must be smooth and free of defects at a distance of 3 feet from the observer.
4. Material either has UV inhibitors directly in the resin or has a UV topcoat.
5. Interior Use: Only for interior use and not to be exposed to temperatures above 150°F.
6. Primer: Backside is 100% covered with a primer for proper bond.
7. Maintenance: Clean surface with warm soapy water and wipe clean.

Tolerances
Edge Banding Width
Width mm Tolerance mm
12 – 55 ± 0.45
Edge Banding Thickness
Width mm Tolerance mm
0.4 - 0.7 ± 0.05
0.8 - 1.5 ± 0.10
1.6 - 2.0 + 0.20
2.1 - 3.0 + 0.25
Storage

PVC Edge Banding tape is resistant to rot and may therefore be stored at room temperature (64°F to 68°F) in a room that is weatherproof and protected
from direct sun light for a virtually unlimited period.

Warranty

Using accepted industry standards, colors, woodgrains, and patterns have been individually matched and cross-referenced for the best suitable match. Color variation beyond the manufacturers’ control may occur in individual resin batches. The manufacturers’  warranty and liability for the bond, color match, and surface finish; extend only to the replacement value of the specific edgebanding material. It is the customer’s sole responsibility to determine that the bond and color match are acceptable for production before use.

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