When you’re counting on perfection, count on UltraStock Select MDF, the ultra-premium MDF from Temple-Inland. Specifically designed for RTF Cabinet Door and other critical machining applications, UltraStock Select offers a smooth, consistent face that is completely defect free. The high-quality, high-energy-refined fibers and consistent densities of UltraStock Select provide the ideal characteristics to cut and route cleanly. And the smooth surfaces, polished with a final 150 grit finish, are perfectly suited for paints, stains, veneers or laminates—all with excellent results. Backed by the experience and dedication of Temple-Inland, UltraStock Select is quite possibly the perfect MDF.
Product Specifications
| Dimension | |
|---|---|
| Thicknesses | 3/8" to 3/4" |
| Widths | To five feet |
| Lengths | To sixteen feet |
Physical Properties
| Minimum Panel Averages1 | 3/8" - < 1/2" | 1/2" - 3/4" |
|---|---|---|
| IB-Internal Bond, psi2 | 120 | 120 |
| MOR, psi | 4,5003 | 4,050 |
| MOE, kpsi | 4503 | 405 |
| Face Screwholding, lbs. | 270 | 270 |
| Edge Screwholding, lbs.4 | NA | 250 |
| 1. One-panel minimum average per ANSI 208.2 2. Minimum individual value per ANSI 208.1 3. ASTM D1037-06-PART B for <9.5mm (0.375") 4. Edge screw pull for less than 5/8" not applicable |
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Tolerances
| Length and Width | ±1/16" per panel |
| Squareness | ±1/64" per foot of length |
| Straightness | ±1/64" per 2 feet of length |
| Thickness (within panel) | ±.005" |
| Thickness (panel to panel) | ±.005" |
Raw Materials & Transportation
| Raw Material | Transportation |
|---|---|
| Wood Species: Mixed Hardwoods | Truck or rail |
Environmental Credits
| LEED | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Recycled Content | MR credit 4 | Awards 1 or 2 points for using products with recycled content that constitute at least 10% or 20%, based on cost, of the total value of project materials. |
| Locally Produced Materials | MR credit 5 | Awards 1 or 2 points for using materials on a project that are extracted and manufactured within 500 miles that constitute at least 10% or 20%, based on cost, of the total value of project materials. |
| NAHB | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Consumer Recycled Content | 604.1(2) | Use recycled content products in major areas such as walls, floors, insulation and roofing. |
| FSC® Certification | 606.2(3) | Wood-based products from our Mt. Jewett facility certified by Forest Stewardship Council™. |
| Other Certification | 606.2(6) | Wood-based components certified in accordance to CPA ECC 4-11, Scientific Certifications Systems (SCS), or ISO 14021. |
| Low Formaldehyde/VOC Emissions | 901.4(a) | In compliance with ANSI A208.2-2009. |
| Low Formaldehyde/VOC Emissions | 901.4(c) | In compliance with CPA ECC 4-11. |
| CARB | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| California Air Resource Board | C.A.R.B. | Exceeds requirements of CARB Phase 2. |
ECC Certification
UltraStock Select MDF products produced in Temple-Inland’s Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania, facility have been awarded the Composite Panel Association (CPA) Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) grademark, signifying compliance with the highest industry measure of environmental responsibility.
Read more about ECC certification criteria which includes standards for formaldehyde emissions, carbon storage, localized use of renewable resources, recycled and/or recovered fiber, sustainability and responsible wood sourcing.
FSC Certification
Product is also available that is certified for Forest Stewardship Council™ chain-of-custody and controlled wood recognition.

Formaldehyde Emissions
Large chamber air sample testing of Temple-Inland UltraStock products has been conducted per ASTM E1333-96 (2002) to verify their conformance to California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2 formaldehyde emission standards.

