Properties of Sago Particleboards Resinated with UF and PF Resin

Table 1

Specification of UF.

Table UF resin	Solid content 51.5%
UF appearance	White & opaque
Viscosity @ 30°C	168 CPS
Specific gravity @ 30°C	1.198 g/cm^3
PH @ 25°C	8.0
Solid content (3 hrs @ 105°C)	51.5%
Gel time @ 100°C	41 Sec
Free formaldehyde	1.23%
Water tolerance @ 30°C	197%
Tensile strength (≥0.7 N/mm^2)	1.8 N/mm^2