UF

Urea Formaldehyde Resin.

The workhorse adhesive resin of the wood-panel industry — fast-curing, consistent, and economical at scale.

Wood adhesives

Overview

Urea formaldehyde resin is the primary bonding system for interior-grade wood panels. Condensed from urea and formaldehyde under closely controlled temperature and pH, it forms strong, rigid bonds with wood substrates and cures rapidly on hot presses — which is why it remains the industry standard for plywood, particleboard, and fiberboard production.

Our WP-UF series is manufactured batch-wise to the customer’s own press cycle and climate. Solid content, viscosity, and gel time are tuned to order, and free formaldehyde is held to tight limits for compliant, low-emission panels. The same chemistry also serves as a binder in composite materials such as fiberglass composites and laminates.

Applications

Plywood & blockboardInterior-grade (MR) bonding with dependable press behaviour.
ParticleboardCore and surface-layer binder for batch and continuous lines.
MDF & fiberboardUniform blending and fast cure for fiber-based panels.
Composites & laminatesBinder for fiberglass composites and paper-based laminates.
Typical properties — WP-UF series
AppearanceMilky white free-flowing liquid
Solid content50 ± 1 %
Viscosity (B4 cup, 30 °C)30 – 60 s
pH at 30 °C7.5 – 8.5
Specific gravity at 30 °C1.27 – 1.29
Gel time at 100 °C (1 % NH₄Cl)45 – 65 s
Free formaldehyde≤ 1.0 %
Water tolerance1 : 1.5 – 1 : 2.5
Shelf life at 30 °C30 days

Typical values, not a sales specification. A certificate of analysis accompanies every consignment; parameters are tailored to order.

Packaging & storage

Supplied in HDPE barrels of 235 kg net or by road tanker. Store in a cool, ventilated place away from direct sunlight; keep containers closed and use on a first-in, first-out basis within the stated shelf life.

SINCE 1980

Trial it on your line.

We supply sample quantities with full technical support — send us your press conditions to begin.