Chipboard, also known as particleboard, is made from a variety of scrap wood materials including sawdust and paper. These materials are glued together with melamine resin, a mixture of melamine and formaldehyde which helps the chipboard hold its shape. The resulting product is very dense and extremely strong, and can in fact be superior to actual wood in some applications such as flooring, where high strength is desired. It is also used in products like furniture, to increase sturdiness and lower costs.
