TS EN 309

TS EN 309 is a standard for defining and classifying wood particleboards. Its subject is the terminology and classification logic used for panel products made from wood particles bonded together with an adhesive system, a family of engineered wood materials widely used in furniture, joinery and building applications. Rather than setting product performance requirements, this document focuses on giving the category structure and common language used to describe these boards.

What particleboard means in technical practice

In general technical terms, particleboard is made by pressing wood particles with a resin or similar binder into a consolidated board. Different board types may vary by intended use, density profile, surface condition, internal structure and moisture-related behaviour. A clear classification scheme matters because these differences can significantly affect machining, finishing, fastening and suitability for end use. Shared terminology helps manufacturers, specifiers and buyers describe the material consistently.

What this document provides

• A common definition framework for wood particleboards.
• A classification basis for distinguishing board types.
• A clearer technical language for communication across the particleboard and wood-based panel sector.
• Terminology support aligned with the wood technology and fibre/particleboard domain.

This listing reflects EN 309:1992 and is withdrawn. It remains useful as a historical technical reference for understanding how particleboard terminology and classification were organised at the time, while current projects should be checked against the applicable active standards.