Chinese Poplar Core Hardwood Plywood – Class 2 (High Humidity Use)

5.5mm x 2440mm x 1220mm

PLEASE NOTE: Full size sheet materials (2440mm x 1220mm & 1525mm x 1525mm) are only available for local delivery or collection - as these are too large to be dispatched by courier.

This high-quality plywood panel is manufactured with a lightweight poplar core and Grandis eucalyptus hardwood faces, offering a strong, stable, and versatile solution for interior applications where humidity resistance is required. Ideal for commercial and interior fit-out uses, the panel combines excellent performance with consistent quality.

Manufactured in accordance with EN 13986, this plywood is suitable for non-structural applications in high-humidity (Service Class 2) environments or areas subject to occasional wetting.

Key Features & Benefits

• Poplar core construction – lightweight yet stable
• Hardwood (Grandis eucalyptus) faces for a smooth, durable surface
• Suitable for high-humidity environments (Class 2)
• Ideal for commercial interiors and fit-outs
• Reaction to fire: Class D-s2, d0
• Low formaldehyde emissions – E1 rated
• Fully compliant with EN 13986:2004 + A1:2015

Typical Applications

• Interior wall and ceiling linings
• Shopfitting and commercial interiors
• Furniture carcassing
• Joinery and cabinetry
• Interior panelling in humid environments (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms – non-structural)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Available Thicknesses
• 3.6mm (3-ply)
• 5.5mm (5-ply)

Mechanical Performance

5.5mm Panels
• Bending strength (parallel): 21.3 N/mm² (F10)
• Bending strength (perpendicular): 18.7 N/mm² (F10)
• Modulus of elasticity (parallel): 3667 N/mm² (E40)
• Modulus of elasticity (perpendicular): 2102 N/mm² (E20)

Additional Product Data

• Average density: 500 kg/m³
• Moisture content: Approx. 12%
• Bonding quality: Compliant with EN 314
• Formaldehyde emission: 0.80 mg/m²h (E1)
• Reaction to fire: D-s2, d0 (EN 13501-1)

Standards & Certification

• Harmonised Standard: EN 13986:2004 + A1:2015
• Assessment System: System 4
• Notified Body: Applus (Certificate No. 0370-CPR-2970)
• Declaration of Performance issued: 16 June 2022