Hydroxymethylated Resorcinol Coupling Agent and Method for Bonding Wood

Agency:

Forest Service

Technology Description:

This invention provides for a coupling agent which has hydroxymethylated resorcinol as an active ingredient, enabling commercial thermosetting wood adhesives to develop strong and durable bonds to a variety of untreated and preservative-treated woods. The resulting bonds are able to withstand delaminating stresses that occur with weather and water in extreme environments.

Reference:

Please refer to Patent Number 5,543,487, which issued August 6, 1996.

Inventors:

Al Christensen USDA, Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53705-2398 (608) 231-9289

Charles Vick (retired) Bryan River (retired) Klaus Richter (Non-Forest Service)