Wood-based panels

Melamine impregnating resins and adhesives in wood-based panels.

MelaminebyDSM™ is the binding force behind the furniture, flooring and construction industries.
Glues based on MelaminebyDSM™ give laminates, plywood, MDF, OSB or any other wood-based matrices optimal moisture resistance and integrity.

Waterproof melamine adhesives are either used to glue pieces of wood together to form boards and beams, or are mixed with woodchips or sawdust and compressed to form wood-based panels.

Wood-based application areas include:
- Laminates
- Plywood
- Particle Board (PB)
- Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
- Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
- Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)

Benefits of melamine in wood-based panels:

• Versatile: available in an unlimited variety of dimensions
• Cost-effective: competing materials like solid wood, plastics and metal, are more expensive
• Easy to use: can be shaped easily
• Forest-friendly: helps forest conservation by making efficient use of waste wood
• Strong
• Moisture-resistant

MelaminebyDSM™ helps to conserve hardwood and natural forests by enabling the effective use of wood waste and fast-growing softwood in boards and panels. See also Sustainability.