[CCMC 13486-R] CCMC Canadian code compliance evaluation
From: National Research Council Canada

CCMC number: | 13486-R |
Status: | Active |
Issue date: | 2011-11-16 |
Modified date: | 2022-11-17 |
Evaluation holder: | Huntsman International LLC
10003 Woodloch Forest Drive |
Product name: | Rubinate® FC 3390 |
Code compliance: | NBC 2015 |
Evaluation requirements: |
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In most jurisdictions this document is sufficient evidence for approval by Canadian authorities.
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It is the opinion of the Canadian Construction Materials Centre that the evaluated product, when used as a binder for oriented strandboard (OSB) and waferboard in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this evaluation, complies with the following code:
National Building Code of Canada 2015
ID | Code provision | Solution type |
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09-23-15-02-00-0-00 | 9.23.15.2. Material Standards | Alternative |
09-23-16-02-00-0-00 | 9.23.16.2. Material Standards | Alternative |
09-23-17-02-00-0-00 | 9.23.17.2. Thickness, Rating and Material Standards | Alternative |
09-27-10-01-00-0-00 | 9.27.10.1. Material Standard | Alternative |
09-29-09-01-00-0-00 | 9.29.9.1. Material Standard | Alternative |
09-30-02-02-00-0-00 | 9.30.2.2. Materials and Thickness | Alternative |
The above opinion is based on the evaluation by the CCMC of technical evidence provided by the evaluation holder, and is bound by the stated conditions and limitations. For the benefit of the user, a summary of the technical information that forms the basis of this evaluation has been included.
Product information
Product name
Rubinate® FC 3390Product description
The product is a fast-curing binder made from polymeric diphenylmethylene diisocyanate (pMDI) that is used for the manufacturing of OSB and waferboard. Due to its fast-curing properties, the product is typically used in the core layer of a wood composite panel.
Manufacturing plant
This evaluation is valid only for products produced at the following plant:
Product name | Manufacturing plant |
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Geismar, LA, US | |
Rubinate® FC 3390 | Product evaluated by the CCMC |
Product evaluated by the CCMC Indicates that the product from this manufacturing facility has been evaluated by the CCMC
Conditions and limitations
The CCMC’s compliance opinion is bound by this product being used in accordance with the conditions and limitations set out below.
- The product may be used for the bonding of strands in the manufacturing of OSB products that are intended to conform to the requirements of CSA O437.2-93, “Evaluation of Binder Systems for OSB and Waferboard,” as referenced in Article 5.2.3A of CSA O325-07, “Construction Sheathing.”
- Each finished wood product (e.g., OSB panel) that uses “Rubinate® FC 3390” must conform to CSA O325-07.
Technical information
This evaluation is based on demonstrated conformance with the following criteria:
Criteria number | Criteria name |
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CCMC-TG-060523.08-15 | CCMC Technical Guide for Binders for Oriented Strandboard (OSB) and Waferboard |
The Report Holder has submitted technical documentation for the CCMC evaluation. Testing was conducted at laboratories recognized by the CCMC. The corresponding technical evidence for this product is summarized below.
Material requirements
Physical properties
Property | Unit | Requirement | Result |
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Modulus of rupture (MOR) – (after preconditioning) | MPa | ≥ 17.2 average | 46.4 average |
≥ 13.8 individual | 35.0 individual | ||
Modulus of elasticity (MOE) – (after preconditioning) | MPa | ≥ 3 100 average | 7 142 average |
≥ 2 480 individual | 5 775 individual | ||
Internal bond – (after preconditioning) | MPa | ≥ 0.345 average | 0.557 average |
≥ 0.276 individual | 0.488 individual | ||
Bond durability – MOR after 2-h boil (tested when wet) | MPa | ≥ 8.6 average | 22.9 average |
≥ 6.9 individual | 9.9 individual | ||
Bond durability – MOR after 6 cycles | MPa | ≥ 8.6 average | 39.3 average |
≥ 6.9 individual | 33.4 individual | ||
Thickness swell: 24-h soak | % | ≤ 25 average | 6.8 average |
≤ 30 individual | 7.6 individual | ||
Linear expansion: oven-dry to saturated | % | ≤ 0.40 average | 0.17 average |
≤ 0.48 individual | 0.21 individual | ||
Linear expansion: 50% to 90% relative humidity (RH) | % | ≤ 0.20 average | 0.05 average |
≤ 0.24 individual | 0.06 individual |
Prescriptive requirements
Creep properties at 20°C
Property | Unit | Requirement | Result |
---|---|---|---|
Cumulative creep | mm | ≤ 1.7 average | 0.95 average |
≤ 2.04 individual | 1.08 individual | ||
Secondary creep | mm | ≤ 0.4 average | 0.14 average |
≤ 0.48 individual | 0.18 individual | ||
Irrecoverable creep | mm | ≤ 1.1 average | 0.65 average |
≤ 1.32 individual | 0.81 individual |
Creep properties at 30°C
Property | Unit | Requirement | Result |
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Cumulative creep | mm | ≤ 2.2 average | 0.86 average |
≤ 2.64 individual | 0.94 individual | ||
Secondary creep | mm | ≤ 0.4 average | 0.13 average |
≤ 0.48 individual | 0.15 individual | ||
Irrecoverable creep | mm | ≤ 1.5 average | 0.58 average |
≤ 1.8 individual | 0.67 individual |
Creep properties increased at higher ambient temperature (30°C)
Property | Unit | Requirement | Result |
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Cumulative creep | % | ≤ 35 average | −10 average |
≤ 42 individual | −13 individual | ||
Secondary creep | % | ≤ 0 average | −7 average |
≤ 0 individual | −17 individual | ||
Irrecoverable creep | % | ≤ 50 average | −11 average |
≤ 60 individual | −17 individual |
Performance requirements
Retention of properties - modulus of rupture
Property | Unit | Requirement | Result |
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Exposure after 2 h boil (modified) | MPa | ≥ 8.6 average | 43.4 average |
≥ 6.9 individual | 36.7 individual | ||
Exposure after 6 cycles | MPa | ≥ 8.6 average | 39.3 average |
≥ 6.9 individual | 33.4 individual | ||
At −20°C | MPa | ≥ 17.2 average | 54.4 average |
≥ 13.8 individual | 44.2 individual | ||
After fungal exposure − Aspergillus niger vs. Teigh | MPa | ≥ 13.8 average | 45.5 average |
≥ 11.0 individual | 36.1 individual | ||
After fungal exposure − Penicillium luteum | MPa | ≥ 13.8 average | 44.9 average |
≥ 11.0 individual | 36.1 individual | ||
After soaking in 1% hydrochloric acid | MPa | ≥ 7.7 average | 29.8 average |
≥ 6.2 individual | 21.0 individual | ||
After soaking in 1% sodium hydroxide | MPa | ≥ 12.0 average | 33.5 average |
≥ 9.6 individual | 30.2 individual | ||
After soaking in water | MPa | ≥ 14.6 average | 38.9 average |
≥ 11.7 individual | 33.2 individual |
Retention of properties - modulus of elasticity
Property | Unit | Requirement | Result |
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Exposure after 2-h boil (modified) | MPa | ≥ 1 550 average | 6 971 average |
≥ 1 240 individual | 5 597 individual | ||
Exposure after 6 cycles | MPa | ≥ 2 015 average | 6 568 average |
≥ 1 612 individual | 5 458 individual | ||
At −20°C | MPa | ≥ 3 100 average | 7 880 average |
≥ 2 480 individual | 6 688 individual | ||
After fungal exposure − Aspergillus niger vs. Teigh | MPa | ≥ 2 480 average | 7 128 average |
≥ 1 984 individual | 5 785 individual | ||
After fungal exposure − Penicillium luteum | MPa | ≥ 2 480 average | 7 336 average |
≥ 1 984 individual | 6 433 individual | ||
After soaking in 1% hydrochloric acid | MPa | ≥ 2 480 average | 7 171 average |
≥ 1 984 individual | 5 914 individual | ||
After soaking in 1% sodium hydroxide | MPa | ≥ 2 325 average | 5 912 average |
≥ 1 860 individual | 5 045 individual | ||
After soaking in water | MPa | ≥ 2 790 average | 6 909 average |
≥ 2 232 individual | 5 972 individual |
Retention of properties - internal bond
There is no “Individual” result for the internal bond property given that the residual property requirements apply to the average of three test specimens for each test board.
Property | Unit | Requirement | Result |
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Exposure after 2-h boil (modified) | MPa | ≥ 0.104 | 0.180 |
Exposure after 6 cycles | MPa | ≥ 0.035 | 0.097 |
At −20°C | MPa | ≥ 0.345 | 0.618 |
After fungal exposure − Aspergillus niger vs. Teigh | MPa | ≥ 0.207 | 0.394 |
After fungal exposure − Penicillium luteum | MPa | ≥ 0.207 | 0.311 |
After soaking in 1% hydrochloric acid | MPa | ≥ 0.069 | 0.122 |
After soaking in 1% sodium hydroxide | MPa | ≥ 0.155 | 0.192 |
After soaking in water | MPa | ≥ 0.224 | 0.251 |
Administrative information
Disclaimer
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