Specification
Formaldehyde-free.
When we say PureBond technology is “formaldehyde-
free,” we’re describing our hardwood plywood panels
which are comprised of no added urea formaldehyde
components and assembled with zero urea-
formaldehyde adhesives.
Less Cost. More Benefit.
What really makes PureBond special is that it’s cost-
competitive with the standard UF construction of most
decorative veneer-core hardwood plywood that’s made
today. That means PureBond veneer core is substantially
less expensive than other no-added-formaldehyde
alternatives currently available. Additionally, PureBond
has been tested to be even more water resistant than
UF panels. PureBond urea formaldehyde-free panels
have out-performed UF bonded panels in all moisture
degradation tests.
Better Living
Through Chemistry.
With indoor air quality of increasing importance in
today’s architectural community, it’s no small benefit
that PureBond panels contain no added urea
formaldehyde. In fact, PureBond veneer core panels are
compliant with the U. S. Green Building Council’s
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design ( LEED® )
standards and satisfy the emissions standards of the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.
Library in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED
®
Platinum
head-quarters; fabricated using PureBond
®
veneer core
hardwood plywood with bamboo veneers.
PureBond Facts:
Columbia has manufactured over 50 million panels
with PureBond formaldehyde-free hardwood
plywood technology.
PureBond veneer core panels are cost-competitive
with traditional panels made using UF construction.
PureBond panels oer improved moisture resistance
compared to composite panels made with UF.
PureBond panels may contribute points for
LEED® IEQ 4.4 Credit for Low Emitting Materials:
Composite Wood.
PureBond panels can be specified as FSC® certified
upon request.
PureBond MDF and Particleboard core hardwood
plywood is available upon request.
PureBond is now the mill standard across our North
American manufacturing facilities.
PureBond is exclusive to Columbia Forest Products.
0.05
0.08
0.05
0.07
0.04
0.14
ppm
Europe E1
JAS ***
ANSI HP-1-2009
JAS ****
CARB HWPW (P1)
CARB HWPW (P2)
0.00
0.05 0.10
0.15
FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION LINE COMPARISON
Foreign standards normalized to ASTM E-1333 large chamber test method
CARB Phase 1 and Phase 2 emission limits for veneer core hardwood plywood
veneer core hardwood plywood meets CARB Phase 2 today!
Want to know more?
For more information on PureBond, or to specify it for
your next project, call one of the regional numbers below
or visit www.cfpwood.com.
cfpwood.com
Eastern US
1 800-237-2428
Central US
1 800-760-3341
Northeastern US & Canada
1 888-664-1964 • 1 888-525-1964
Western US / Canada
1 800-547-1791
GVS 5M 11/13
600
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