11 December 2015
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On January 1, 2016, BASF will combine
the marketing and development of
its wood binders of
the Kaurit®, Kauramin®, and Lupranat® brands.
This is in response to the needs of the wood-working industry.
BASF customers will benefit from
a single source for all adhesive systems.
BASF is the only supplier in the world to offer
both amino resin-based and isocyanate-based wood binders.
Previously, customers have had to deal with
two separate sales units.
BASF is also to expand its research in wood binder solutions.
In close partnership with customers,
the tried-and-tested Kaurit and Lupranat brands
are to be combined to form completely new wood binder systems:
Wolfgang Gutting,
Vice President Amino Resins at BASF
"Our customers are always looking for ways to lower costs
and increase their productivity. We see tremendous potential
in the combination of amino resins and isocyanates.
We intend to create binder systems that shorten process times
and improve the characteristics of wood-based materials,"
BASF has over 100 years' experience in the wood-working industry
and offers an extensive product portfolio that includes
binders, process aids, wood preservation agents,
varnishes, pigment preparations, and more.
Kaurit® and Kauramin® glues are condensation products
made from urea and formaldehyde.
Kauramin® also contains melamine.
Glues of the Kaurit® and Kauramin® brands
are especially suitable for the efficient production
of a wide range of wood-based materials
from particle board and fiberboard to OSB.
Lupranat® is the brand name for BASF's aromatic isocyanates.
Lupranat® M (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) has been used
successfully for many years as a binder for
OSB, particle board and medium-thickness fiberboard or
wood fiber insulation boards.
Lupranat® M products have especially high reactivity,
which significantly accelerates production processes
in the wood-working industry and delivers perfect adhesion
in wooden boards for furniture or house construction.
Contact BASF
BASF Monomers Division
Jörg Kordes
Communication Monomers
Tel: +49 621 60-43776
Joerg.kordes@basf.com
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