CARB-Compliant Adhesives

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers unveiled their new Plywood Line, a selection of seven CARB-compliant adhesives that draw upon three very different bonding technologies – including one based on the use of soy. The line introduces Franklin Adhesives & Polymers’ first-ever bio-modified adhesives,using soy technology the division developed during research funded through a grant from the United Soybean Board. The Plywood Line introduces two new bio-modified, one-part polyvinyl acetate (PVA) adhesives that meet ANSI/HPVA type 2 water resistance. The first, Multibond MX-100, is developed for engineered hardwood plywood. It offers a long open time and builds tack with time. Multibond MX-100 is the only adhesive in the plywood line developed for production lines that use a prepress. Its sister adhesive, Multibond MX-200, is developed for direct-feed hot-press operations. The new Plywood Line also features a powerful emulsion polymer isocyanate (EPI) adhesive, Multibond EP-930. This two-part adhesive meets ANSI/HPVA Type 1 and Type 2 water resistance, is suitable for hot pressing and offers high radio frequency conductivity.