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MaxPly
Special Plywood

Fire Retardant
Plywood

Specially engineered panels from treated birch and alder veneers. Achieves reaction-to-fire class B per EN 13501-1 — approved for flooring, walls, and ceilings in safety-critical environments.

Fire Class B EN 13501-1:2007 + A1:2009
Fire Retardant Plywood
Treated Birch / Alder Class B Certified

Fire Retardant Plywood — Class B by MaxPly

MaxPly Fire Retardant Plywood is a specially engineered panel manufactured from treated birch and alder veneers impregnated with fire-inhibiting agents. Achieves reaction-to-fire class B per EN 13501-1:2007 + A1:2009. Approved for flooring, wall, and ceiling systems. Applied in building construction, automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, and railway vehicle production. Bonding complies with EN 636-3 for interior and exterior use. Formaldehyde emission class E1 per EN 717-2. Surface accepts natural veneers, HPL laminates, and decorative overlays. Standard sizes: 1250×2500 mm, 1220×2440 mm, or cut to size on request. European plywood supplier based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Key Properties

Engineered for Safety

Fire retardant plywood combines certified fire performance with the structural strength and workability of standard plywood — no compromise on either property.

Fire Safety
Reaction Class B

Certified to EN 13501-1:2007 + A1:2009 — meets the highest safety requirements for public and commercial buildings.

Durability
Interior & Exterior

EN 636-3 bonding compliance allows use in both interior and exterior environments without performance compromise.

Air Quality
Low Emission E1

Formaldehyde emissions at E1 class per EN 717-2 — safe for indoor use in occupied buildings and public spaces.

Versatility
Finishable Surface

Surface accepts natural veneers, HPL laminates, and decorative or protective overlays for design flexibility.

Specifications

Technical Data

Complete specifications for fire retardant plywood panels.

Panel Specifications

Wood SpeciesTreated Birch and / or Alder Veneers
TreatmentFire-inhibiting agent impregnation
Standard Sizes1250×2500 mm · 1220×2440 mm
Custom SizesCut-to-size formats available on request
SurfaceSmooth — suitable for further finishing
Overlay OptionsNatural veneers · HPL laminates · Decorative overlays

Performance & Compliance

Fire ClassificationClass B — EN 13501-1:2007 + A1:2009
Bonding StandardEN 636-3 (interior and exterior)
Formaldehyde EmissionE1 class — EN 717-2
Approved UseFlooring · Wall systems · Ceiling systems
Use EnvironmentInterior and exterior (edge sealed)
Certifications

Verified Fire Performance

Every fire retardant plywood panel is manufactured and tested to meet strict European standards. Certification covers both fire reaction performance and structural bonding quality — giving specifiers and contractors confidence across all applications.

EN 13501-1:2007 + A1:2009

Reaction-to-fire class B — the standard for fire classification of construction products.

EN 636-3

Plywood for use in exterior conditions. Bonding quality standard for both interior and exterior applications.

EN 717-2 — E1 Emission Class

Low formaldehyde emissions — ensuring safe indoor air quality for occupied spaces.

Applications

Where It's Used

Fire retardant plywood is approved for use wherever fire safety standards demand enhanced panel performance.

Construction

Building Systems

Interior wall and ceiling systems, structural and finishing elements in public, commercial, and residential buildings where fire codes apply.

Transport

Automotive & Rail

Vehicle interior panels, rail car components, and flooring systems for automotive manufacturing and railway vehicle production.

Marine

Shipbuilding

Interior panels and structural components in vessels where fire-rated materials are required by maritime regulations.