Abstract: Adhesive compositions comprising an aqueous based adhesive and one or more hydrophilic hydrocarbon surfactant(s) or fluorochemical surfactants and methods for bonding porous materials are described which are particularly suitable for bonding high density and/or high moisture content woods. Methods for bonding timber veneer and improving bond cure rates are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 4, 1993
Date of Patent:
September 17, 1996
Assignees:
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Chemplex Australia Limited