Sustainable solutions for Resins & Adhesives
Borregaard offers lignin-based biopolymers and cellulose fibrils, ideal for formulating adhesives and resins. 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 and adhesive 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.
Additive for corrugated board adhesives
Exilva brings stability and strength to the glue, giving more efficient production, higher product quality and less waste to corrugated board producers
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.