(S-3) optionally adjustment of the desired pH value with an inorganic base, 

(S-4) addition of one or a plurality of compounds that can react with any formaldehyde still present 

(S-5) preheating of the reaction mixture resulting from the preceding steps to a temperature in the range from 10 to 50° C. 

(S-6) optionally addition of further constituents. 

26. Method according to claim 23, wherein the total amount offurfuryl alcohol used is at least 50 wt.% wherein 10 the percentages by weight are relative to the total weight of the resultant mixture. 

C., wherein the reaction mixture comprises a content of free formaldehyde of max. 0.4 wt. %, and wherein the percent› ages by weight are relative to the total weight of the reaction mixture; wherein curing preferably takes place at a tempera- ture below 60° C. 

28. Kit, comprising 

as a first component, a mixture according to claim 1, 

as a second component, an aqueous solution of an acid, 

C. 

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