Impregnation resin

Impregnation resins are slightly viscous, organic liquids that are used in the forest products industry for wood modification. They typically contain formaldehyde and are composed of dimers and trimers of the main molecule. These can become polymer solutions upon curing inside of a wood substrate, imparting stabilizing properties. Impregnation of these resins involves a vacuum chamber procedure that completely disperses the resin into the wood. Once inside of the wood, the resin can diffuse into the cell wall and enhance the physical strength of the wood even further.[1]

  1. ^ Hill, Callum A. S. (2006). Wood Modification: Chemical, Thermal and Other Processes - Hill - Wiley Online Library. doi:10.1002/0470021748. ISBN 9780470021743.