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	Glyoxal as a cellulose crosslinker in wood hardening


Glyoxal helps to protect wood from moisture

In the process of wood hardening, the crosslinking of cellulose is essential for improving wood characteristics. The chemical intermediate glyoxal, which strengthens the treated wood and protects it from moisture, is an efficient cellulose crosslinker. BASF offers the crosslinking performance of glyoxal in wood applications in its Belmadur^® Technology.

Moreover, glyoxal binds cellulose in textile applications.

By its versatile properties, glyoxal offers innovative potential for many other industrial applications.
Find out more about the diverse functions of glyoxal as a crosslinker and scavenger.