Alternatives to Solvent-Based Wood Coatings

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Project Name: Alternatives to Solvent-Based Wood Coatings

Date Last Updated: 9/98

Project Summary: This project aims to: 1) increase the capacity of plant personnel to plan and implement an ongoing, comprehensive pollution prevention program, which will be integrated into the principle-oriented leadership culture being developed at the plant; 2) explore alternatives to solvent-based wood coatings and processes as well as suitable alternatives for curing laminating adhesives; 3) implement pollution prevention strategies as feasible; 4) participate with community members and Citizens for a Better Environment in collaborative pollution prevention planning activities.

Project Keywords: wood finishing, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), adhesives, waterborne coatings

Organization Performing Research: Crystal Cabinet Works, Inc.

Primary Research Contact:
Angela Ewald
Crystal Cabinet Works, Inc.
1100 Crystal Drive, Box 158
Princeton, Minnesota 55371
phone: (612) 389-4187
fax: (612) 389-3825
(or contact the funder listed below)

Date Research Started/Completed: 8/95 - 12/96

Publications Based on Research: none available

Approximate Project Budget: $60,680 (cost-share $44,680)

Primary Project Funder: Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance ($16,000)

Funder Contact:
Cindy McComas
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)
c/o Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155
(612) 296-3417, Fax: (612) 215-0246
E-mail: mccom003@tc.umn.edu
Web: http://www.mntap.umn.edu/