What are some of the benefits of formaldehyde-based resins?
The benefits of formaldehyde resins are substantial. They’re efficient, safe-to-handle, offer proven quality and workability – and they’re cost-effective. Put simply, they work on the plant floor, in the products made with them, and within established budgets. Without formaldehyde-based resins and glues, a large proportion of the environmentally-friendly wood-based panels we’re all used to would not be available. Wood waste – the basic raw material for fiberboard and particleboard – would have to be incinerated or end up in landfills. We will continue to work on enhanced resin systems – without compromising the productivity or competitiveness of wood product manufacturers.
