Binding Resins for Plywood and Laminated Veneer Lumber

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Next-Level Board Manufacturing

If you're in the business of making structural plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), or composite core veneers for top-notch flooring, Hexion has a wide range of resin options that can step up your product's game and make your manufacturing processes smoother. Plus, our products always meet the toughest emission regulations worldwide.

To help board manufacturers meet these demanding standards while achieving peak performance, we offer a variety of technologies, along with personalized technical support to cater to your unique needs.

Phenolic Resins

We've got phenol formaldehyde (PF) resins designed especially for engineered wood products. Here's what they bring to the table:

  • Super moisture-resistant and built to last
  • Quick-cure catalyst tech for speedy results
  • High productivity
  • Custom formulations for specific regions
  • Meets or beats ASTM, CSA, and other global standards

These resins are a perfect match for applications like plywood and laminated veneer lumber.

Amino Resins

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You're probably already aware of the cost-efficiency and solid performance amino-based resins bring to the plywood industry. In these resin systems, you'll find some great options:

  • Standard UF resins
  • MUF resins, including the Type I high moisture-resistant systems
  • CARB II, EPA TSCA Title VI, E1, E0.5, F3*, F4* compliant resins such as EcoBind™ brand resins
  • Liquid meter-mixed systems

These resins find their way into various applications, from interior uses like composite cores, veneer cores, and flooring to super moisture-resistant melamine-urea formaldehyde products.

Specialty Resin Systems to Meet Emission Restriction Needs

Here at Hexion, we're always on the cutting edge of innovation, constantly coming up with new solutions that offer great perks to board producers. One of our highlights is the development of no-added urea formaldehyde alternative plywood binders, which not only deliver emission reductions but also tick all the boxes for CARB Phase II ceilings.

Ancillary Products

We have an array of tools to help you get the most out of your resin systems, ensuring efficiency, quality, and top-notch performance. Here’s what we offer:

  • Our fast-cure catalyst systems for PF LVL resins speed up the curing process, ensuring boards roll out faster.
  • With our buffer catalyst systems, available in both liquid and powdered forms, you can maximize production efficiency while extending pot life.
  • When the temperature drops, our accelerators designed for extreme cold conditions step in to improve tack and press performance.
  • We offer a range of accelerators, modifiers, and catalyst options for PF resins, helping you solve production bottlenecks, boost productivity, and minimize warping issues.
  • Choose our extenders to achieve better adhesive spread control, improved tack, and consistent viscosity.
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