Eco-Friendly Soy Adhesive

Adhesives are used in all kinds of items. But have you ever thought of the chemicals which into the making of these various adhesives? Almost all of them are harmful to the environment. The adhesives, which are used for making furniture, give off fumes, which can cause breathing difficulties, watering of the nose and eyes and even skin irritation. As such, a non-chemical adhesive that is eco-friendly and made of soy is welcome.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had developed a strong adhesive, which is made of soy flour and eliminates the use of carcinogenic substances like formaldehyde which is released from plywood, particle board and other wood-type products, used for furniture. This then makes the furniture more eco-friendly as well.

Though earler petrol based adhesives were used, petrochemical-based ones replaced these because they were cheaper and stronger. Environmental concerns have caused the re-emergence of protein-based adhesives. Newer technologies have helped made the eco-friendly soy adhesives more durable.

Currently the product is still under further refinement so that it is as strong as the petrochemical adhesives. This will help green the environment and also result in lessening of health problems associated with petrochemical adhesives

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