ISO 6128:2023

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6128
First edition
2023-07
Laminated products made of bamboo
strips for indoor furniture purposes —
Requirements and test methods
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Appearance requirements . 2
4.2 Dimension requirements . 2
4.3 Property requirements . 3
4.3.1 Physical properties requirements . 3
4.3.2 Mechanical properties requirements . 3
4.4 Formaldehyde emission. 4
4.5 Treatment and durability . 4
4.6 Other declarations at the time of the first delivery . 4
5 Handling, storage, packaging and marking . 4
5.1 Handling, storage and packaging . 4
5.2 Marking . 4
Annex A (normative) Determination of moisture content . 5
Annex B (informative) Examples of different types of construction . 6
Bibliography . 7
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Foreword
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Introduction
Laminated bamboo products are used for purposes such as construction, furniture, handicrafts and
novelty items. These products, such as floor planks or boards, have a large market in the construction
industry. Furniture for the “high end” and “do-it-yourself “markets has also found an application
of laminated bamboo products. These products are one of the main materials for bamboo furniture.
Accordingly, the market for laminated bamboo furniture is growing steadily. In 2018, the market size
for bamboo furniture was valued at USD 10,09 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 5,2 % from 2019 to 2025.
In view of the above, such applications of laminated bamboo in the furniture industry warrant the
development of a standard testing procedure and property requirements. This document aims to
address the need for a standard for laminated products made of bamboo strips for indoor furniture
purposes.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 6128:2023(E)
Laminated products made of bamboo strips for indoor
furniture purposes — Requirements and test methods
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements and test methods for laminated products made of bamboo
strips for indoor furniture purposes.
It also specifies handling, storage, packaging and marking requirements.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 9426, Wood-b
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