FORMALDEHYDE FREE RESIN MARKET ANALYSIS

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Key Developments

• In January 2017, Avalon Industries collaborated with Institute for Materials and Wood Technology at Bern University of Applied Sciences, to replace formaldehyde with non-toxic and bio-based 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) in phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resins.
• In May 2019, Bitrez Ltd., a U.K. based manufacturer of polymers and chemicals announced partnership with as Georgia-Pacific Chemicals for distribution of Curaphen brand which includes low phenol and formaldehyde free phenolic polymer resins in the U.S, Mexico and Canada.
• In November 2019, Ingevity a specialty chemical and materials manufacturer launched AltaPrint a formaldehyde and phenol free modified rosin resin for sheetfed and heatset inks commercial printing and packaging market.