Short Description:

Specifically developed for EN314 Class 3 plywood applications, enabling A+ indoor air quality with ultra-low formaldehyde emissions.

Key Benefits:

- Ultra-low free formaldehyde (< 0.10%), compliant with ISO 16000-1 indoor air standards

- Optimized for hot-press plywood manufacturing processes

- Excellent thermal stability and process adaptability

Technical Specifications:

- Appearance: Brown liquid

- Solids content (110°C): > 43%

- Viscosity (20°C): 250 – 450 cP

- pH: 12.0 ± 0.5

- Density: ~ 1.19

- Thermal stability (100°C): 40 minutes

- Free formaldehyde content: < 0.10%

- Shelf life (20°C): 12 days

- Storage conditions: 1°C – 25°C

- Packaging: 1-ton IBC totes; bulk custom packaging available

Application Guidelines:

- Press type: Hot plate press

- Gluing / pressing temperature: 110°C – 140°C

- Closed assembly time: Up to 8 hours (depending on wood species, temperature, and adhesive viscosity)

- Wood moisture content: < 10%

- Wood temperature: 5 – 30°C (optimal: 15 – 25°C)

Applicable Standards:

- EN 636: Plywood standard (including EN 310 for bending strength and EN 314 for bond quality)

Note: Data are typical values under R&D conditions; actual performance may vary depending on application parameters.

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Addressing Formaldehyde Risks

Formaldehyde is classified as a CMR substance, posing long-term health risks to both production workers and end-users. Traditional adhesives release formaldehyde not only during manufacturing but also throughout the product's entire service life. ResiCare's bio-based, formaldehyde-free resin solutions eliminate this risk entirely, offering the most reliable path to compliance and personnel safety.