GOST R 53920-2010 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 53920-2010 — "Фанера облицованная. Технические условия" (English title: Laminated plywood. Specifications). This national standard sets requirements for birch laminated (film-faced) plywood with thermosetting polymer film intended for use in construction and transport engineering, specifying classification, sizes, technical and safety requirements, test methods and marking.

Abstract

National standard GOST R 53920-2010 defines technical conditions for film‑faced laminated birch plywood (various face finishes and film types) including classification by cover type and surface grade, dimensional tolerances, physical and mechanical property limits, formaldehyde emission class (E1), resistance tests (steam, alkali, cement), acceptance and sampling rules, marking and safety/environmental requirements for production and use.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (national standard in effect in the Russian Federation).
• Publication date: Approved by Rosstandart order dated 12 November 2010; date of introduction into effect 01 November 2011.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) — national standards body of the Russian Federation.
• ICS / categories: Wood products / plywood and wood-based panels classification area (commonly associated with OKS/ICS grouping for plywood and related wood panels).
• Edition / version: Designation year 2010 (first introduction; approved by order N 395‑ст on 12 Nov 2010, effective 01 Nov 2011).
• Number of pages: Approximately 15–16 pages in published text (official published text editions commonly show 16 pages).

Scope

The standard applies to birch plywood of enhanced moisture resistance, laminated (film‑faced) with thermosetting‑resin impregnated decorative or protective films for use in structural applications and transport engineering (including formwork, transport decking, and other load‑bearing or exposed plywood uses). It covers product designation and marking, dimensions and tolerances, surface grades, mechanical and adhesion requirements, resistance to steam/alkali/cement, formaldehyde emission limits, sampling and acceptance procedures, and safety/environmental provisions for production and use.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification by film type and surface finish (e.g., F/F, F/W, F/SP, F/U) and surface grades I, II, III for covered faces.
• Dimensional tolerances for sheet length, width and nominal thickness and limits on edge squareness and straightness.
• Mechanical properties: minimum tensile strength along face veneers, modulus of elasticity (static bending) and shear/peel strength requirements for film adhesion.
• Resistance tests: steam (no swelling / limited gloss loss), alkali (NaOH), and cement interaction requirements to ensure suitability for intended uses.
• Formaldehyde emission and content limits consistent with emission class E1 (numeric limits for mass content and chamber/gas‑analytical release specified).
• Acceptance, lot accounting and sampling procedures (party acceptance, test frequency, and criteria for conformity).
• Marking, labeling and documentation requirements including product designation containing grade, surface combination, emission class, dimensions, film brand and standard reference.
• Safety and environmental notes: control of harmful emissions, sanitary approvals for synthetic materials, and occupational safety measures for production personnel.

Typical use and users

Users include plywood manufacturers, quality and regulatory engineers, procurement specialists for construction and transport industries, formwork and scaffolding suppliers, furniture and joinery producers, certification bodies, importers/exporters and technical laboratories performing conformity and emission testing. The standard is used to specify product requirements in contracts, test procedures, quality control, and compliance documentation for market access and safe application.

Related standards

GOST R 53920-2010 references and works alongside other Russian standards for plywood and testing methods such as GOST 30427-96 (general plywood appearance/classification), GOST 27678-88 (DBP and plywood test methods), GOST 30255-95 (formaldehyde emission test methods), and measurement/inspection standards (GOST 7502, GOST 6507, GOST 11358, etc.), which are cited in normative references.

Keywords

laminated plywood; film-faced plywood; birch plywood; F/O/B; F/W; F/SP; surface grades; formaldehyde E1; emission limits; dimensional tolerances; adhesion; steam resistance; plywood for construction and transport.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 53920-2010 is a Russian national standard titled "Фанера облицованная. Технические условия" (Laminated plywood. Specifications) that specifies technical requirements for film‑faced birch plywood used in construction and transport applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification by film/finish and surface grades, sheet sizes and tolerances, mechanical and adhesion properties, tests for steam/alkali/cement resistance, formaldehyde content and emission limits (E1), acceptance/sampling rules, marking and safety/environmental requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of laminated plywood, buyers in construction and transport sectors, testing laboratories, certification bodies and regulatory/quality engineers use the standard to specify, test and verify product conformity.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published and approved in 2010 (order dated 12 November 2010) and introduced 01 November 2011, the standard is shown in national registries as active (in force) as of the latest public records; users should check the national standards information system or Rosstandart notifications for any subsequent amendments or replacements before relying on it for compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone national standard for a specific product type but is related to the broader family of Russian and interstate standards addressing plywood, wood‑based panels and test/method standards (the standard includes normative references to related GOSTs).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Laminated plywood, film-faced, birch plywood, E1, formaldehyde emission, dimensional tolerances, adhesion strength, steam resistance, construction plywood, transport plywood.