Company Name: TraDesk Pte Ltd
Status: Active w.e.f June 2025
Product Licence Number: TD-202506001
Batch: Single Batch covering approximately 300 sqm
Applied Material:  Office Pods

Licensed Technology – Developed by Speco

Technical Name: Speco BlueBond Anti-Formaldehyde Finish for Office Furniture
Key Technology: Nano-Encapsulated Organo-Silane Coating with Upcycled Marine Biopolymer & Amino Acid Complex

Primary Function

TraDesk's Office Pods are treated with Speco’s proprietary BlueBond Anti-Formaldehyde solution, a high-performance coating engineered to significantly improve indoor air quality in modern workspaces. This finish actively neutralizes free formaldehyde molecules emitted from particleboard, MDF, and other composite materials—while contributing to a healthier, safer, and more sustainable indoor environment.

The technology supports green building standards by lowering the emission of formaldehyde and VOCs, aligning with international indoor air quality benchmarks and helping building developers and designers meet WELL, LEED, and BCA Green Mark criteria.

Mechanism of Action – Speco BlueBond

The BlueBond formula utilizes a synergistic combination of:

nucleophilic addition, converting it into stable, inert polymeric structures. This mechanism effectively reduces ambient formaldehyde levels while contributing to circular waste valorization.

Amino acids with reactive primary amine groups bind formaldehyde via Schiff base formation, transforming harmful gaseous formaldehyde into non-volatile, harmless compounds. In combination with the biopolymer matrix, this supports further degradation of residual aldehydes and VOCs, enhancing overall detoxification efficacy.

The active formulation is permanently bonded to treated surfaces using organo-silane chemistry, ensuring strong covalent attachment to materials such as melamine, laminates, powder-coated metals, and painted wood. This creates a durable, transparent, and long-lasting finish that preserves surface aesthetics while delivering sustained formaldehyde neutralization and antimicrobial protection.

Certifications and Compliance

ISO 22196: Validates antimicrobial efficacy of the treated surface

OECD 301D: Demonstrates full biodegradability of active ingredients

GHS Classification: Category 5 – no significant hazard, safe for human and environmental exposure

Non-Dangerous Good: Facilitates smooth import/export logistics

Sustainability and Green Building Relevance

The integration of Speco BlueBond in TraDesk furniture supports the following sustainability outcomes:

Low VOC Emissions
Independent testing confirms that surfaces treated with BlueBond emit
significantly lower levels of formaldehyde and VOCs—meeting or exceeding
thresholds under GB E2, EU E1, and CARB Phase 2 formaldehyde emission
standards.

Support for Green
Certifications
WELL Building Standard v2 (Air and Materials concepts)
LEED v4/v4.1
(Low-Emitting Materials)
BCA Green Mark (Formaldehyde emission and IAQ
categories)

Upcycled and Biodegradable Ingredients
Reduces environmental impact by transforming marine waste into high-value functional chemistry, contributing to circular economy goals.

No Heavy Metals or Hazardous By-products
The formula avoids traditional formaldehyde binders such as aluminum salts or ammonium-based resins, offering a safer, greener alternative without
persistent toxins.