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Compare and See Why Soyad® Adhesives are the Natural Choice!
  Soyad®
Adhesives		 PF MUF pMDI PVAc
Formaldehyde Free Yes No No Yes Yes
LEED Compliant Yes Yes No Yes Yes
CARB II Ready Yes Yes Possible Yes Yes
Adhesive Cost Medium Medium Medium High High
Pot Life Long Medium Medium Short Long
Cure Speed Moderately Fast Slow Fast Fast Moderately Fast
Cure Temperature Medium High Medium Medium Low
Water Resistance* Very Good Excellent Very Good Excellent Poor
Color White/Yellow Dark Red White Amber White
Sprayable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Handling/Cleanup Simple Difficult Moderate Difficult Moderate
* Based on Boil Test

Formaldehyde Free
The Soyad adhesive system is a combination of a proprietary resin and a natural, renewable resource giving the customer the assurance that the products they are manufacturing do not contain any additional formaldehyde.
LEED Compliant
Products properly manufactured with the Soyad adhesive system are LEED compliant and may contribute points for EQ Credit 4.4 for Low-Emitting Materials: Composite Wood.
CARB Phase II Ready
Products properly manufactured with the Soyad adhesive system will meet or exceed the new California Air Resource Board Phase I and Phase II standards for formaldehyde emissions.
Adhesive Cost
The Soyad adhesive system is cost competitive with other UF alternative adhesives such as PF, MUF, pMDI, and PVAc through a combination of actual glue costs and processing time.
Pot Life
The shelf life of the components that make-up the Soyad adhesive system exceeds 60 days. The pot life of the mix itself can still be utilized up to 24 hours giving the customer the comfort in knowing that their delivery system will run smoothly.
Cure Speed and Temperature
The Soyad adhesive system takes slightly longer to cure at comparable temperatures of a traditional UF system. As compared to other adhesive alternatives, customers should be pleased with their productivity in using the new Soyad adhesive technology.
Water Resistance
Composite panels and interior hardwood plywood can withstand the rigorous boil test without falling apart like a UF system.
Color
Color of the glue lines or the composite panel has always been an area of concern. The Soyad adhesive is very light in color and allows the true color of the wood to show unlike some of the alternative adhesives. This is a critical characteristic in many end-user applications.
Sprayable
The Soyad adhesive system is a perfect fit for the customer who requires their adhesive to be sprayed into their blenders. The mixed adhesive typically runs below 500 centipoise which will be a excellent viscosity for most spraying applications.
Handling and Clean-up
Most adhesive manufacturers only concentrate on the actual performance characteristics of their adhesives, but the Soyad adhesive system has to be the easiest, most environmentally friendly system to handle and clean up. Because there are no harmful constituents in the mix, most municipalities will allow the wash water to be simply put down the drain. The Soyad adhesive does not stick to machine parts and hoses like other systems. Simply wash it off with warm water.