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Versatile D3 water resistant adhesive We’re here to help you

High viscosity versatile D3 water resistant adhesive
Versatile water resistant adhesive
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High viscosity D3 water resistant adhesive with a low chalk point
Hot pressing adhesive with superior resistance to bleed-through
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Long assembly time for hot pressing of veneers

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Easy-to-use water resistant adhesive with low chalk point

Ideal for RF gluing; meets DIN EN 204 D4 and ASTM 5751

Robust, hot press adhesive that performs well on difficult substrates

High water resistance for exterior millwork; good radio frequency properties

Most versatile ASTM D-5572 and D-5751 EN 204 D4 adhesive

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 Helping wood manufacturers put it together A history of solutions
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers is proud to support the woodworking As a privately held adhesive company with strong values, we are in our
industry with high-performance wood adhesives for high quality third generation of family ownership and operation. Both ownership
millwork and furniture around the globe. As a top emulsion polymer and employees are committed to the future growth of our worldwide
supplier to markets from Australia to the United States, Franklin has markets and customers.
a strong global network for overseas distribution; we export to six
continents and 60 different countries. As a leader in the industry for Our high-performance wood adhesives
75 years, our customers’ peace of mind is priceless. All of our wood At Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, we have pioneered many of the most
Wood adhesives for adhesives are independently certified to give our customers the
confidence they need to know their products pass even the toughest
advanced adhesives in the industry. Many of our products have become
renowned in the manufacture of wood products, in assembly, edge & face
building products. U.S. and international industry standards. gluing, lamination, veneering and finger jointing. The unmatched breadth
of our adhesive product line offers our customers the performance
Innovation through exploration characteristics they seek on most types of equipment. Whatever you
Our wood adhesives are designed to meet A quest for innovation drives the new-product development process might be running in your plant, call us and see for yourself what makes
your wood applications. They exceed most at Franklin. Our experienced research chemists consistently strive us the most trusted adhesion company in the world.
to develop new technologies to provide solutions for an array of
recognized global performance standards. customers. One of the many ways we help our customers is through Each of our wood adhesives offers varying degrees of open time,
This guide helps determine which product on-site visits and consultation. By working directly with clients, Franklin cure time and viscosity to match specific application requirements.
provides the experience and know-how to assist first-hand to ensure We are here to maximize your company’s performance while
best meets your needs for wood building maintaining industry regulations at a competitive price.
an efficient operating process.
products.

Physical Properties Environmental Performance Cold Press High Frequency Engineered Hot Press Interior Exterior Assembly
Millwork Millwork Millwork
Minimum Use Temp (˚C)

Freeze/Thaw Stability

Face Gluing & Squares

Face Gluing & Squares

Hot Press Edge Gluing

ANSI/HPVA EF 2009
Sequence 1 (N/mm2)

Hardwood Plywood
ANSI/HPVA Type 2
ANSI/HPVA Type 1

Edge & Face Gluing

Edge & Face Gluing

Edge Glued Panels
Edge Glued Panels
ASTM-D 5751-99

ASTM-D 5572-99
% Solids Content

Watt 91 (N/mm2)
Viscosity (m.Pas)

(Dry or Wet Use)

Hot Press Veneer

Curved Plywood
Panel on Frame

Finger Jointing

Finger Jointing
European E-1

EN 204/205

DIN EN 204
DIN 14257

( Wet Use)

Veneering
Veneering

Cold Press
Hot Press

Doweling
General
CARB
LEED
pH

One-component PVA Adhesives

Multibond EZ-1 48 4,000 2.8 13 yes 12.0 8.4 D3 Dry E E F G E E F F G G G F – E G – – G –

Multibond EZ-1HV 48 10,500 2.7 15 yes 11.7 8.1 D3 E E F E E E F F – – G F G E G – – E –

Multibond EZ-2 48 4,500 2.8 7 yes 15.5 8.0 D3 Dry E E F G G G F F F F F F G E E – – G F

Multibond EZ-2 HV 47 10,000 2.5 7 yes 13.3 7.0 D3 E E F G G G F – – – F G E – – – – G F

Multibond 2015 49 3,500 3.0 15 yes 11.5 7.7 D3 G G E F G G E E G G E E – E – – – F –

Multibond 2025 52 4,300 3.0 12 yes 13.4 6.0 D3 – – G – – – G – G G – G G – – – – – –

Multibond FJ-3 44 3,300 4.8 5 no – 11.0 7.9 D3 Dry – – – – – – – – – – – – – – E – – – –

Multibond SK-8 50 4,900 3.0 7 yes 15.4 7.7 D3 E – E – G E F E E E G G – – – G – G F

Two-component PVA Adhesives

Multibond Advantage II / Catalyst A 56 4,000 5.5 16 yes 11.7 8.2 D4 Wet G G – – E E – G G – – G G – – E G – –

Multibond 2580 / Catalyst A 54 4,650 5.5 16 yes 13.2 7.7 D4 – – – – – – – E E – E E – – – – – – –

Multibond X-080 / Catalyst SX 53 4,000 4.5 8 yes 13.8 8.0 D4 Wet E E F G E E – G G G F G G E G E G – –

Multibond X-016 / Catalyst A 50 3,000 4.7 7 yes 15.3 10.8 D4 Wet E E F G E E – G G G F G G E E E E – F

Two-component EPI Adhesives

ReacTITE EP-925 / Hardener 200 57 13,000 7.5 8 yes 12.2 11.6 D4 Wet E E E E G G – – E E E G G – – E – F F

E Excellent G Good F Fair – n/a