Leverkusen, Germany – Two of Henkel’s portfolio of engineered timber adhesives are now being made using mass balanced biobased PU raw materials from Covestro. The adhesives are designed for cross laminated timber and glue laminated timber used in load-bearing applications, both indoors and outdoors.
The load-bearing adhesives are used to bond different layers of wood to create strong timber-based products that are less prone to deformation and suitable for demanding applications. The materials are ISCC Plus certified.
The collaboration allows Henkel to supply these adhesives made with alternative raw materials to reduce the carbon footprint of the buildings. “By using the mass balance approach, there is no change in product performance and all load bearing certificates of the adhesives remain,” said Claudia Meckel, head of product development for engineered wood at Henkel.
“Collaborations along the value chain with like-minded partners are key to enable a circular and climate neutral world,” said Thomas Roemer, head of Covestro’s coatings and adhesives business. “Materials play an important role for example in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. With Henkel’s new wood adhesive based on Covestro’s ever more sustainable raw materials, we jointly contribute to the circular transformation of the construction industry.”
