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FORMALDEHYDE FREE Soyad ®
Interior wood products use large amounts of adhesives, most of which contain urea formaldehyde (UF). UF releases free formaldehyde into the air over time, going from its solid form in the adhesive to a gaseous form that is ingestible by humans. Given that formaldehyde was recently classified as a carcinogen, new regulations have been enacted to reduce formaldehyde emissions from interior wood products. In fact, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently adopted the United States’ most stringent regulations on formaldehyde emissions. There are few alternatives to UF-based adhesives, and most substitutes cost significantly more than UF systems.

By combining proprietary resin chemistry with a natural, renewable resource, Soyad® adhesives provide a cost-competitive, environmentally friendly alternative for today’s demanding interior wood products market. Based on soy flour and containing absolutely no formaldehyde, Soyad® adhesives are quickly becoming the system of choice for industry leading manufacturers who want to stay ahead of regulations and help improve the quality of indoor air for their workers and customers. Whether they produce decorative plywood, particleboard, MDF, or engineered wood flooring, Soyad® adhesives offer a number of added performance advantages including; meets CARB Phase 2; lower cost than other low emitting alternatives; meets LEED® criteria; low capital investment; and minimal impact on productivity