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Sustainable solutions for
Resins, Adhesives & Sealants
Borregaard offers lignin-based biopolymers and cellulose fibrils, ideal for formulating adhesives, resins and sealants. Our products can also enhance the performance of traditional resin formulations.
Bio-based adhesives were the preferred technology for centuries until oil-based alternatives largely replaced them. With the rising demand for sustainable solutions in all industries, bio-based alternatives are gaining renewed interest also in the adhesives industry. Borregaard’s sustainable products can be used as:
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Benefits offered:
- Sustainable, cost-effective resins
- Enhanced glue penetration
- Reduced swelling
- Lower formaldehyde emissions
- Unique rheology control in dispersion adhesives
- Increased bond strength in UF/MUF systems
- Reduced paint consumption
- Reliable supply and stable quality
For more information on our lignin and cellulose fibril products for resin, adhesive & sealant applications, contact us or explore the links below.
Applications and solutions
No added formaldehyde resin formulants
Borregaard's bio-based additives are formaldehyde-free and ideal for use in soy, sugar and pmdi adhesive systems.
Polyvinyl alcohol (pva) additives
Bio-based rheology modifiers and thickeners for polyvinyl alcohol-based adhesives.
Additives for Caulks & Sealants
Improved workability, low-temperature performance and reduced synthetic additive use.
Uf & muf wood adhesive additive
Our cellulose filbrils product exilva can help solve uf and muf gluing challenges.
Waterborne polychloroprene dispersion adhesive additives
Bio-based rheology modifiers for waterborne polychloroprene dispersion adhesives
Waterborne polyurethane (pud) dispersion adhesive additives
Boost adhesive performance with our waterborne polyurethane additives. achieve superior stability, flexibility, and eco-friendliness.
Waterborne polyvinyl acetate (pvac) dispersion adhesive additives
Bio-based products for polyvinyl acetate-based adhesives.
More on resins & adhesives
A review of bio-based solutions for wood panels
This peer-reviews article shows research done with bio-based adhesives as binders for engineered wood panels.
New insights on formaldehyde emissions
Much of the furniture we enjoy every day is slowly “off-gassing” formaldehyde into the air.