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Composite Panel Association (CPA)

NVLAP Lab Code: 100418-0


Address and Contact Information:

73 Lawson Road, Suite 101
Leesburg, VA 20175
Contact: Mr. Gary L. Heroux
Phone: 703-724-1128 x233
Fax: 703-724-1588
E-Mail: gheroux@cpamail.org
Send E-Mail to Laboratory: Composite Panel Association (CPA)
URL: http://www.pbmdf.com

NVLAP Accreditation Information

Listed below is the scope of accreditation for this laboratory as of November 1, 2009. For additional information, contact NVLAP at (301) 975-4016.

Send E-Mail to NVLAP at: NVLAP@nist.gov


Wood Based Products

Accreditation Valid From: October 1, 2009 Through: September 30, 2010

  • General Wood Products

[23/G02] ASTM D1037 (Part A, Sec. 11-20)
Evaluating the Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials-Part A, Sec. 11-20: Static Bending

[23/G02a] ANSI A208.1-1999 (Sec. 3.3.7)
Particleboard, Sec. 3.3.7: Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity

[23/G02b] ANSI A208.2-2002 (Sec. 3.3.6)
Medium Density Fiberboard, Sec. 3.3.6: Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity

[23/G03] ASTM D1037 (Part A, Sec. 28-33)
Evaluating the Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials, Part A, Sec. 28-33: Tensile Strength Perpendicular to Surface

[23/G03a] ANSI A208.1-1999 (Sec. 3.3.6)
Particleboard, Sec. 3.3.6: Internal Bond

[23/G03b] ANSI 208.2-2002 (Sec. 3.3.7)
Medium Density Fiberboard, Sec. 3.3.7: Internal Bond

  • Particleboard and Medium-Density Fiberboard

[23/P02] ASTM D1037 (Part A, Sec. 61-67)
Evaluating the Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials, Part A, Sec. 61-67: Direct Screw Withdrawal Test

[23/P02a] ANSI A208.1-1999 (Sec. 3.3.9 and 3.3.10)
Particleboard, Sec. 3.3.9: Face Screw-Holding Capacity; Sec. 3.3.10: Edge Screw-Holding Capacity

[23/P02b] ANSI A208.2-2002 (Sec. 3.3.8 and 3.3.9)
Medium Density Fiberboard, Sec. 3.3.8: Face Screw-Holding; Sec. 3.3.9: Edge Screw-Holding

[23/P03] ASTM D1037 (Part A, Sec. 68-73)
Evaluating the Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials, Part A, Sec. 68-73: Hardness Test

[23/P05] ASTM D1037 (Part A, Sec. 100-107)
Evaluating the Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials, Part A, Sec. 100-107: Water Absorption and Thickness Swelling

[23/P05a] ANSI A208.1-1999 (Sec. 3.3.4)
Particleboard, Sec. 3.3.4: Thickness Swell

[23/P06] ASTM D1037 (Part A, Sec. 108-111)
Evaluating the Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials, Part A, Sec. 108-111: Linear Variation with Change in Moisture Content

[23/P06a] ANSI A208.1-1999 (Sec. 3.3.3)
Particleboard, Sec. 3.3.3: Linear Expansion

[23/P08] ASTM D1037 (Part A, Sec. 120-121)
Evaluating the Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials, Part A, Sec. 120-121: Moisture Content and Specific Gravity

[23/P08a] ANSI A208.1-1999 (Sec. 3.3.1)
Particleboard, Sec. 3.3.1: Moisture Content

[23/P08b] ANSI A208.2-2002 (Sec. 3.3.1)
Medium Density Fiberboard, Sec. 3.3.1: Moisture Content

[23/P09] ANSI A208.1 (Sec. 3.3.11)
Particleboard, Sec. 3.3.11: Concentrated Loading

[23/T01] ASTM E1333
Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a Large Chamber

[23/T03] BS EN 120:92
Wood Based Panels-Determination of Formaldehyde Content - Extraction Method Called the Perforator Method (Incorporating Amendment No. 1) (English)

[23/T04] ASTM D5582
Determining Formaldehyde Levels from Wood Products Using a Desiccator

[23/T05] ASTM D6007
Determining Formaldehyde Concentration in Air from Wood Products Using a Small Scale Chamber

[23/T06] JIS A 1460:2001(E)
Building Boards Determination of Formaldehyde Emission - Desiccator Method (English)

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