Wood-based panels

Particle Board (PB)

Particle Board (PB) has been available for many decades, and remains popular, despite the advent of types of wood-based panels.

Particle Board (PB) is a reconstituted wood product that is composed of small woodchips and adhesive.

Typical PB applications include:
- Furniture
- Packing cases
- Panels for do-it-yourself applications

For similar wood-based panels, refer also to:
- Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF/HDF)
- Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

Melamine in Particle Board

For use in moist environments, high-quality PB is made using a melamine-reinforced glue.

Sustainable product

MelaminebyDSM™ helps to conserve hardwood and natural forests by enabling the effective use of wood waste and fast-growing softwood in boards and panels, See also Sustainability.

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Wood-based panels
Laminates
Plywood
[Particle Board (PB)]
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF/HDF)
Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)