Polycondensation Resins
A barrier layer protecting wood materials against fire
The invention concerns a method of reducing the flammability of wood materials with the use of polycondensation resins, especially melamine-urea-formaldehyde (MUF) and flame retardants that are subject to the leaching process. In the invention, it is possible to use pro-ecological fire retardants that are safe for humans and environment.
Mateusz Sydow
Łukasiewicz Research Network - Poznań Institute of Technology
Poland
Innovation details
Benefits / Impacts
It is a cheap, uncomplicated and eco-friendly technological solution that allows the production of wooden construction products with a reaction to fire class of C.
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Technical Features
The solution uses plywood veneers saturated with fire retardants easily soluble in water and waste-free condensation resin, which create a barrier layer protecting against fire.
Next steps, R&D needs
Upscaling of the production process
Fire classification
Extending the application to acoustic panels
LCA assessment
