Bryan H River

US Patent:

55434878, Aug 6, 1996

Filed:

Nov 22, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/343386

Inventors:

Charles B. Vick - Sun Prarie WI
Klaus H. Richter - Wetzikon, CH
Bryan H. River - Madison WI

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Agriculture - Washington DC

International Classification:

C08G 804

US Classification:

528158

Abstract:

A hydroxymethylated resorcinol coupling agent is provided, including a hydroxymethylated resorcinol as an active ingredient, which enables commercial thermosetting adhesives such as bisphenol-A epoxy, phenol-resorcinol-formaldehyde, emulsion-polymer isocyanate, phenol-formaldehyde, resorcinol-formaldehyde and other resins of similar chemical nature to develop strong and durable bonds to a variety of untreated and preservatively treated woods. The resulting bonds to wood withstand delaminating stresses that occur with weather and water in exterior environments.