POLYMER AND WATER REPELLENT COMPOSITIONS FOR WOOD PRODUCT DIMENSIONAL STABILITY

摘要

A composition for improving the dimensional stability of wood and other cellulosic materials is provided. The composition comprises a polymer which is present in dispersion, emulsion, or solvated form; and/or a water repellent. Also provided is a method for improving the dimensional stability of wood and other cellulosic substrates which comprises treating the substrate with the composition such that the polymer forms a film on the surface and inner structures of the wood.