At Specialty Organics, we specialize in providing advanced, eco-friendly, application-specific materials and formulations with a focus on sustainability. Our new flagship product, BreezeBondTM, is an interior-grade plywood adhesive made with indoor air quality in mind while delivering exceptional performance using abundant, low-cost ingredients. In addition to offering a suite of services encompassing pilot plant evaluations, custom manufacturing, and scale-up support, we also produce Magnesium Methylate, which is used for a wide variety of industrial processes. Whether your company is involved with the manufacture of interior-grade plywood or is in need of a custom material or formulation, we can find an arrangement to suit your needs.
BreezeBondTM
BreezeBondTM is a high-strength adhesive made primarily from soy flour. It’s an ultra-low VOC, water-based hot-press adhesive that stands out for its effectiveness in binding materials such as interior plywood, veneers, and decorative overlays without impacting air quality. Unlike traditional adhesives that contain harmful substances like formaldehyde or toxic petrochemicals, BreezeBondTM is free from such ingredients, making it a safe and environmentally friendly alternative.
BreezeBondTM was developed for manufacturers seeking a sustainable interior-grade hot-press adhesive that doesn’t compromise on cost or bond strength. This adhesive is designed for a wide range of interior plywood applications, including engineered wood flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and shelving. It is also a great option for use with decorative hardwood laminates or molded wood fiber packaging. The high strength and processing flexibility of BreezeBondTM make it suitable for a range of existing manufacturing processes, ensuring your products meet industry standards for durability and performance without major (if any) capital investment in equipment.
Many adhesives used in plywood manufacturing today are made from formaldehyde-based petrochemical-derived ingredients, contributing to pollution and harmful emissions. BreezeBondTM, on the other hand, helps to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact by using renewable soy flour. The shift toward eco-friendly materials is a growing trend in the wood panel manufacturing industry and BreezeBondTM offers companies a convenient way to move toward more sustainable practices.
BreezeBondTM is a low-cost, safe and effective adhesive for manufacturers looking to contribute to a greener planet while positioning their company for growth in tomorrow’s eco-friendly and health conscious market. By replacing harmful chemicals with a high-performance plant-based composition, this adhesive offers a non-toxic, water-based alternative that is solvent-free at every step and has no added formaldehyde. Its ultra-low volatile organic compound (VOC) content guarantees better air quality in both production areas and residential living spaces, making it a healthier choice for employers and consumers alike.
How plywood is manufactured
Plywood is a versatile material used in everything from construction to furniture. It is made by layering thin sheets of wood, with each layer’s grain rotated at 90 degrees to the one below it. This cross-graining process helps give plywood its impressive strength and dimensional stability. To bind these layers together, however, a strong adhesive is necessary. This is where selecting an appropriate plywood adhesive plays an essential role in not only holding the layers together, but doing so in a way that ensures the final product serves its intended purpose with minimal risk to people or the planet.
Traditional plywood adhesives, often used in exterior applications, contain formaldehyde or other petrochemical-based substances. These adhesives can release harmful fumes, leading to poor air quality and health risks for both workers and consumers alike, since formaldehyde can be released from wood composites long after they are fabricated. In contrast, by enhancing soy protein’s natural adhesion characteristics, BreezeBondTM creates strong, lasting bonds without emitting toxic fumes. This makes it a better choice for interior-grade plywood manufacturers who prioritize worker safety, consumer health, and environmental sustainability.
Benefits of BreezeBondTM
The benefits of BreezeBondTM are numerous, especially in plywood manufacturing, since the choice of adhesive plays a crucial role in the final product’s emissions profile, environmental footprint, appearance, and performance. With BreezeBondTM, manufacturers can create high-quality plywood that is sturdy, health conscious, and environmentally responsible.
For consumers, when choosing a panel of plywood, it is important to consider the application for which they were designed. Choosing a plywood panel rated for exterior use, for example, will likely mean that toxic petroleum-based adhesive is used due to the harsh elements it may be exposed to. However, one would be ill-advised to select this type of panel for interior use, due to the potential effects this panel may have on interior air quality and the environment as a whole. BreezeBondTM provides sufficient adhesion for interior-rated plywood, creating strong, moisture resistant bonds that hold up under the North American industry standard 3-cycle soak test. Whether you’re producing goods for interior applications such as furniture, cabinetry, or flooring, BreezeBondTM guarantees your plywood will provide emissions-free performance throughout its lifespan.
In addition to plywood, BreezeBondTM is also suitable for other wood-based applications, such as hardwood laminates, veneers, and decorative overlays. BreezeBondTM’s light beige color blends well with the native color of most wood species, making it a great choice for interior applications such as decorative hardwood accent panels. It can also be blended with other existing water-based adhesives for tailored properties, which may be preferred when used with more delicate overlays like decorative paper. By using an adhesive that is non-toxic and derived from renewable resources, manufacturers can contribute to a healthier indoor living space and offer an answer to the growing demand for sustainable products.
Why choose plywood that uses a bio-based hot-press adhesive?
The interest in non-toxic, bio-based adhesives has increased as society has become more aware of the health risks associated with traditional formaldehyde-based plywood adhesives, especially for interior applications. Formaldehyde, commonly found in many wood composite panel adhesives, is a known carcinogen that can cause respiratory issues and other health problems if even small amounts are steadily inhaled over time. By choosing panels that use a non-toxic, soy-based adhesive like BreezeBondTM, plywood customers can avoid these risks and create safer products for interior use and improve living conditions for consumers.
Plywood manufacturers that switch to non-toxic, bio-based adhesives will likely benefit from sales growth in industries that make certain products for indoor use, such as furniture and cabinetry. This is because consumers and regulators alike are increasingly motivated to remove formaldehyde and petroleum-based adhesives from homes, offices, and schools, where the presence of harmful volatile chemicals can have a lasting impact on air quality and health. BreezeBondTM offers an effective, formaldehyde-free alternative that helps create safer indoor environments by noticeably improving air quality. Since its main ingredient is renewable, abundant, low-cost soy flour, it is also a great way to reduce carbon footprint without impacting production costs. It is even friendlier on landfills and water tables.
Other products we manufacture
In addition to our sustainable adhesives, we also offer Magnesium Methylate (magnesium methoxide), a key ingredient used in a number of chemical processes. Magnesium Methylate is available in two concentrations: 8% and 10%, dissolved in methanol. It is offered in 5-gallon pails or 55-gallon drums, available in single units or up to and including truckload quantities. This compound is widely used as a catalyst and is useful for creating sustainable fuels like biodiesel.
Magnesium Methylate is used in a variety of industries, from sustainable fuel production to polymer synthesis. It’s a readily reactive compound that is valuable in many base-catalyzed reactions like alkoxylation, polymerization, and transesterification. Specifically, it may be used in lubricating oil production, biodiesel preparation from natural oils, polymerization of olefins and vinyls, and the synthesis of various other chemicals and lubricants. The compound is easy to handle and doesn’t require milling or grinding, making it a convenient option for manufacturers. With its high activity, Magnesium Methylate is a valuable tool in many chemical manufacturing processes.
Why Specialty Organics?
At Specialty Organics, we are committed to providing products that not only exceed performance expectations but also help companies achieve their sustainability goals. Whether you need a sustainable hot-press adhesive for wood panel fabrication or a custom-tailored material for a specific industrial application, our suite of products and services can position your company for tomorrow’s market by offering improved products that reduce environmental impact. Contact us today to learn more about how our products can help improve your operations and contribute to a greener, healthier future.