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UF Hardener

UF Hardener is a high-performance Urea Formaldehyde hardening agent designed to improve bonding strength, curing performance, durability, and stability in wood adhesives, particle boards, laminates, and moulding compounds.

Product Overview

Latent hardener for urea formaldehyde impregnation resins with long pot-life and high curing activity. UF Hardener (Urea Formaldehyde Hardener) is widely used in the wood and furniture industry as a catalyst and curing agent that enhances the strength and durability of UF resins. It ensures fast curing, excellent bonding, smooth finishing, and superior water resistance when used in particle board, plywood, laminates, MDF, and moulding applications.

Chemical Specifications

Form Liquid
Colour Transparent, Colorless
Odour Odourless
pH Range 6.00 – 9.00
Melting Point / Range -5°C to 0°C
Boiling Point / Range 100 – 105°C
Flash Point No data available
Density (20°C) 1.00 – 1.10 g/cm³
Viscosity (Dynamic) 50 – 250 mPas (DGF C-IV 7 (68), Hoeppler; 20°C)

Instructions for Use

Key Benefits

Long Pot Life

Provides extended working time with the resin before curing starts, reducing material waste and improving operational efficiency.

High Curing Activity

Exhibits high curing efficiency at elevated temperatures, ensuring faster curing cycles and increased productivity.

Reduced Pressing Time

Significantly reduces pressing time of impregnated paper, typically up to 20 seconds at 170°C, enabling faster production output.

No Resin Sagging

Prevents resin sagging during curing, ensuring uniform coating and smooth surface finish on impregnated paper.

Handling & Safety

Available packaging options:

25kg Barrel

25 kg

50kg Barrel

50 kg

210kg Drum

210 kg

500kg Jumbo Barrel

1000 kg

Technical datasheets (TDS) are available for download.

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Downloads

Download TDS