EcoBind for Adhesive Applications

At Momentive, we approach every customer challenge with a solutions perspective. This includes requests for “greener” product options. Since the early 1980s, we’ve worked with customers to develop chemistries that reduce emissions from wood products by 80 to 90 percent, without compromising performance.

Our EcoBind™ Resin Technologies are the most recent example of our commitment to environmentally suitable adhesives that meet or exceed the most stringent industry standards–not only for exceptionally low emissions, but also for heat and moisture resistance, strength and durability, and production efficiency.

Ultra-low emitting urea formaldehyde (UF) resin systems

Our UF resins help product manufacturers in the construction, furniture, moulding and millwork industries meet the strictest global standards.

Ultra-low emission phenol formaldehyde (PRF) systems for engineered wood

This proprietary scavenger system locks up free formaldehyde, allowing customers to achieve an E0 rating, while maintaining the absolute highest performance standards for structural wood products. Because of this combination of properties, our PRF adhesive has become the gold standard for the I-beam and glulam markets and serves as the benchmark for structural and heat performance.

"No-added UF" adhesives including PVAs, EPIs and hot melt systems

Momentive also offers a complete range of "no-added UF" solutions optimized for various applications.

Our proprietary emulsified-phenolic-loaded PVAs (polyvinyl acetates) provide the highest heat performance for assembly applications. They also tolerate much higher moisture content and provide an extra measure of durability.

Momentive’s unique EPI (emulsion polymerized isocyanate) adhesive delivers world-class performance for wood-to-wood and wood-to-nonwood applications with no added formaldehyde. It’s already passed the new, tougher CSA 0112.9 testing for strength and durability.

If your application requires the special properties of hot melt polyurethanes, we also offer that option.