Construction: Three layer, laminated, all bamboo, tongue and groove plank 36-1/4 inches long by 3-5/8 inches wide by 5/8 inch thickness, pre-finished with 3 coats of 100% solids UV cured Acrylic Urethane.

Flammability: When tested according to ASTM E648 Critical Radiant Panel Test. Passes with a class 1 rating per NFPA ‘ Life Safety Code”.

Smoked Density: When tested according to ASTM E 622 pass = 450 or less, passes with 269 flaming mode and 329 no flaming mode.

Abrasion Resistance: When tested according to ASTM C 501 (H-22 Calibrate wheels loaded with 1000 gram weight at 70 RPM for 1000 cycles) weight loss = 0.349 grams = 0.012 ounces.

Chemical and Stain Resistance: When tested with the following chemical reagents finish was unaffected:
Acetic Acid 5%
Ammonium Hydroxide 10%
Detergent Solution Ethyl Alcohol 50%
Hydrochloric Acid 10% Turpentine
Heavy Duty 0.025%
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
Soap Solution 1%
Sodium Hydroxide 1%

Indentation Resistance: When tested according to ASTM 1037 ( Janka Ball Hardness) showed an average hardness of 1742.(30% harder than Northern Red Oak and 14% harder than Hard Maple for this particular bamboo flooring).

Dimensional Stability: When tested according to standard method for wood flooring showed a dimensional change coefficient of 0.00141 better than any hardwood except Mesquite.

Slip Resistance: When tested according to AST D 2047 = results 0.71 coefficient of Friction. Rated as slip resistant per the “ Americans with Disabilities Act.”

Compressive strength: When tested according to ASTM 3501-86 A = results

• Parallel to Grain = 7,549 PSI
• Perpendicular to Grain = 2566 PSI
• Flatwise = 16922 PSI at 50% strain,

Bending Elasticity Modulus: 943443 PSI

Shear Strength: When tested according to British Standard # 373 result = parallel to Grain 1365 PSI.

Tensile Strength: When tested according to ASTM D 3500-90A result = Parallel to Gain 15290