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FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA

FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA

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Features
FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® is a high-performance fibreboard known for its exceptional durability and dimensional stability, suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. It is created through a collaboration between FINSA and ACCSYS, using acetylation technology to produce a hydrophobic material resistant to humidity and biological damage.

Acetylation Process
The acetylation process involves reacting wood with acetic anhydride, transforming hygroscopic hydroxyl groups into hydrophobic acetyl groups. This reduces water absorption and enhances durability and stability, with the process being sustainable and producing acetic acid as a byproduct.

Main Advantages
Key benefits of FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® include long-lasting durability, a 50-year warranty above ground, fungal resistance, sustainability certifications, low maintenance costs, design flexibility, and excellent dimensional stability, making it ideal for coatings.

Applications
This fibreboard is versatile, suitable for doors, windows, partitions, façade cladding, outdoor kitchens, signs, garden furniture, and wet indoor areas due to its durability and stability.

Sustainability
FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® is recognized for its sustainability, holding FSC® and PEFC™ certifications and contributing to sustainable building certifications.

Test Results
Tests show superior dimensional stability and resistance to water swelling compared to other materials, with high durability against fungi and insects.

Product Range
Available in various sizes and thicknesses, with options for exterior coatings to enhance durability and aesthetics.

Exterior Coatings
A variety of coating systems are available for both opaque and translucent finishes, offering warranties up to 12 years depending on the system used.

FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® LAM
This variant is designed for outdoor use with a decorative film, offering easy machining, cleaning, and a 10-year laminate warranty.

FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® DECOR
Designed for damp indoor applications, this variant offers antibacterial surfaces and a range of decorative finishes.

General Recommendations
Proper storage, moisture content management, and use of appropriate fastenings and machining tools are recommended to maintain the board's integrity. Specific guidelines for gluing, covering, and painting are provided to ensure optimal performance.

Technical Specifications Overview

1. General Specifications
FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® is manufactured with formaldehyde-free resins and complies with international standards, including US EPA TSCA Title VI and CARB phase 2 for low formaldehyde emissions.

2. Physical-Mechanical Properties

Density: 660 to 820 kg/m³ depending on thickness.
Internal Bond: 0.75 to 0.9 N/mm².
Bending Strength: 18 to 32 N/mm².
Modulus of Elasticity: 2400 to 3600 N/mm².
Swelling in Water (24h): 1.3% to 3.5%.
Moisture Content: 3±2%.
Dimensional Movement: Length/Width: 0.1% to 0.12%, Thickness: 1% to 1.5%.
Surface Soundness: 1.2 to 1.3 N/mm².
Fire Resistance: Euroclass E to D-s2,d0 depending on thickness.

3. Dimensional Tolerances

Thickness: ±0.15 to ±0.3 mm.
Length and Width: ±2 mm, max ±5 mm.
Squareness and Edge Straightness: ±2 mm/m and ±1.5 mm/m respectively.

4. Surface Characteristics

Appearance: Surface defects limited to ≤1 mm²/m² for dots and ≤10 mm/m² for linear defects.
Resistance to Wear: 150 cycles.
Resistance to Steam, Wet Conditions, and Dry Heat: Grade 4.
Dimensional Stability at Elevated Temperature: 0.4% in both directions.
Resistance to Impact: 25 N for small diameter ball, 1400 mm height for large diameter ball.
Resistance to Scratching: ≥15 N.
Resistance to Staining and Artificial Weathering: Grade 4.

5. Biological Durability
Class of use 4 for general use, Class of use 2 for decor applications.

6. Compliance and Approvals

Complies with EN 622-5:2009 for boards used in humid conditions (Type MDF.H).
Approved by the Air Resources Board of the State of California (CARB).
Meets E1 Class requirements for low formaldehyde emissions.

Catalog excerpts

Highly durable and stable fibreboard suitable for exterior use.

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EXPLORE NEW POSSIBILITIES WITH FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA®, A HIGHLY DURABLE AND STABLE FIBREBOARD SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE. ALL THE ADVANTAGES OF A FIBREBOARD TESTED UNDER THE MOST DEMANDING CONDITIONS, FOR APPLICATIONS THAT YOU COULD NOT HAVE IMAGINED BEFORE. FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA 3

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CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 2. ACETYLATION PROCESS 3. MAIN ADVANTAGES 4. APPLICATIONS 5. SUSTAINABILITY 6. TEST RESULTS 7. PRODUCT RANGE 8. EXTERIOR COATINGS 9. FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® LAM 10. FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® DECOR 11. RECOMMENDATIONS 12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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1. FEATURES FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® is a high-performance fibreboard. It is highly durable and dimensionally stable in the most extreme conditions, in both indoor and outdoor applications. This material is the result of a collaboration between FINSA and ACCSYS. This collaboration combines FINSA’s experience as manufacturer of a wide range of wood-based products and Accsys’ experience in wood acetylation, offering the market new options for outdoor applications. The patented technology for acetylated wood used in the manufacture of MDF creates a modified wood-based board with extraordinary resistance...

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Traditional woods and boards produced from wood are hygroscopic. They trap and release humidity from air, leading to dimensional variations. TRICOYA overcomes this hygroscopic issue by modifying the molecular structure of wood to create a hydrophobic material through the process of acetylation. Contents FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA 7

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2. ACETYLATION PROCESS Acetylation consists of a chemical process in which the wood is reacted with acetic anhydride in order to transform hygroscopic hydroxyl groups into hydrophobic acetyl groups. Transforming the hydroxyl groups drastically reduce the capacity of wood to absorb/ release water while it also protects it from biological damage, preventing it from swelling up and shrinking, but also improving Its dimensional stability and its durability in an extraordinary manner. The FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® boards are suitable for use in class 4 conditions described in EN 335, in direct contact...

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Wooden elements for the manufacture of Tricoya® FSC / PEFC Certified wood elements This is a revolutionary sustainable process that has been used commercially on solid wood since 2007 in which the hydroxyl groups (chemical formula: -OH) are exchanged for acetyl groups (chemical formula: -COCH3) reducing water absorption, thereby improving the dimensional stability and durability of the wood. Acetic Anhydride FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA 9

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3. MAIN ADVANTAGES DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Drastic reduction in swelling and shrinkage. Long lasting, perfect for outdoor use or in wet area (indoors and outdoors). DESIGN FREEDOM All the design, machining and mounting flexibility options offered by MDF. Its improved stability and strength will extend the life of the coating. LOW MAINTENANCE COSTS FUNGAL RESISTANCE An effective barrier against fungus decomposition. Significant reduction in maintenance frequency for exterior claddings. SUSTAINABLE SOURCES FSC® and PEFC™ certifications of sustainably managed forests. Peace of mind with a 50-year...

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4. APPLICATIONS This board is suitable for a large number of outdoor applications due to its biological durability and high dimensional stability. · Garden furniture, fences and pot containers · Play areas, sheds, greenhouses and other outdoor constructions · Exterior work on shop fronts · Frames · Wet indoor areas, wall cladding in swimming pools, changing rooms, bathrooms, etc. · Façade cladding · Panels under the roof: soffits, end work on roofs and other outdoor applications that are secondary in construction. · Soundproofing barriers · Outdoor kitchens · Cladding for train and underground...

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5. SUSTAINABILITY FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® has the Declare seal of product transparency, as a RED LIST FREE material, by sharing 100% of the ingredients. Helps to achieve the requirements for obtaining the certification of sustainable buildings. FSC® and PEFC™ certifications of sustainably managed forests. 14 FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA

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6. TEST RESULTS DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Water swelling - EN 317 20ºC Dimensional stability width/length - EN 318 FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® 15mm Fibre cement Okume plywood Okume plywood Beech plywood FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® 15mm Fibre cement Beech plywood 16 FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA

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In the TECNALIA laboratories, a leading centre for research and technological development in Europe, a full examination was carried out on the durability of MDF FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA® boards against attacks by fungus and wood-eating insects. The samples were subjected to accelerated aging before the biological testing, in accordance with the following standards: The classes of durability after testing are shown in the following table: Biological agent Classes of durability Durability Very durable Fungus Coniophora puteana and Poria placenta Micro fungus of soft rot Woodworm Hypolutrupes bajulus...

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EXTERIOR COATINGS We have a wide range of painting systems for opaque or translucent finishes that will enable you to bring colour to your projects with FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA®. Production possibilities from 3 to 25mm thickness. For other sizes and formats, please consult our sales network. 18 FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA SERVICE Pallet: from 1 pallet Picking: from 1 board

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8. EXTERIOR COATINGS ICA GROUP System* Translucent Vertical (*) All cut edges of the panel and machining details need to be sealed with one of our end-grain sealing products (**) Paints with between 30-40% BIO material on the dry resin These specifications are for guidance only, the paint manufacturer should be consulted for more information and advice. 20 FINSA INFINITE TRICOYA

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