At Hexion, we understand that every OSB production facility has its own set of unique wood species and process parameters. That's why we tailor our resin formulations to precisely match your requirements, helping you cut down on manufacturing expenses and enhance your mill's efficiency. Our process starts with an on-site survey and a consultation with our technical service team to determine the ideal formulation for your facility. Once we have the data, we offer a selection of:
Chat with our technical experts to get your facility's formulation just right.
Hexion's liquid and powder phenolic resins have solidified their status as an industry standard for a broad spectrum of specialty and commodity OSB products. What sets them apart is their time-tested structural performance and adaptability to a variety of applications.
When it comes to tailoring a resin to suit your specific requirements, we offer customization options for key resin characteristics, including:
This flexibility opens the door to a multitude of formulation choices, which can ultimately elevate your products to the next level — and our technical service representatives can help.
Examples of controllable characteristics include:
Amino resins have emerged as successful alternatives to traditional phenolic resins in the realm of OSB production, and Hexion offers a diverse array of options tailored to meet your specific product performance needs. When it comes to selecting the right fit for your application, you have the flexibility to choose from the most extensive range of chemistries, including UF, MUF, and MUPF resins.
These resins deliver a host of advantages, including:
Hexion's wax emulsions help control water absorption and thickness swell, ensuring that products maintain dimensional stability, which is particularly crucial for OSB applications. Our Bord'N-Seal® FM series comprises emulsions formulated from exclusive combinations of hydrocarbon waxes and dispersant additives. This product line is designed to offer:
Our relentless commitment to ensuring the success of our customers is rooted in our unwavering dedication to meeting essential production and performance criteria, including:
