Case Histories

To comply with new formaldehyde emissions standards, a North American particleboard manufacturer replaced its existing urea formaldehyde-based adhesive system with a Soyad® adhesive system from Hercules. Because Soyad® adhesives contains no formaldehyde, it use has allowed the manufacturer to reduce formaldehyde from its press and the makeup of its boards. In fact, the boards far exceed CARB Phase 2 emission standards, U.S. Federal HUD emission standards, and European E-1 emission standards, making them particularly well-suited for homes, schools, hospitals, and institutions nationwide.

A North American decorative hardwood plywood manufacturer wanted to reduce the formaldehyde emissions of its panels to a level meeting CARB Phase 2 emission standards. Hercules recommended that the manufacturer replace its existing urea formaldehyde-based adhesive system with a Soyad® adhesive system. Upon converting to the Soyad® adhesive, formaldehyde emissions were reduced to meet CARB 2 standards, which allowed the panels to qualify for LEED® points.