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Innovative resin systems approach from Hexion Specialty Chemicals helps particleboard and fiberboard producers comply with CARB Phase II and other strict global emission requirements

Particleboard and fiberboard producers looking to comply with CARB Phase II, ½ E1 and F**** requirements with little or no capital investment and minimal impact on product shelf life now have a solution thanks to a new systems approach pioneered by Hexion Specialty Chemicals. READ MORE

Next generation, ultra-low emitting resins from Hexion Specialty Chemicals help hardwood plywood manufacturers comply with CARB Phase II, LEED requirements

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., today announced the launch of four new products in its EcoBind™ resin technology family designed to reduce emissions from hardwood plywood well below the most stringent global standards. Two categories of products are available - ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) amino resins and no-added formaldehyde (NAF) resins – to meet varying customer requirements. These resin systems will allow mills to meet CARB Phase II emission ceilings and/or LEED standards and, in some cases, exempt them from CARB testing. READ MORE

ANSI Approves Revised Standards for Particleboard and MDF; CARB Emission Ceilings Embraced

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved revised national voluntary standards for ANSI A208.1-2009 Particleboard and ANSI A208.2-2009 MDF for Interior Applications. Sponsored by the Composite Panel Association (CPA), the standards include new grades as well as harmonization with the formaldehyde emission ceilings and other requirements recently enacted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). READ MORE (PDF)

Hexion Specialty Chemicals Opens Independent Emissions Testing Lab to Help Manufacturers Meet New California Air Resources Board (CARB) Requirements

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. announced today that its lab in Springfield, Oregon has been accredited for emission testing under the new CARB requirements and will now operate as an independent entity under the name Advanced Testing Services. READ MORE

Advances in ultra-low emitting UF resins for particleboard
and MDF

Regulatory pressure to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood panels shift- ed into overdrive last April when the California Air Re- sources Board (CARB) released its long-awaited regulations. READ MORE (PDF)

New California Formaldehyde Regulation in Perspective

California has tightened allowable formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. The ruling comes from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). READ MORE (PDF)