Phenolic Resin

Phenolic Resin

(Phenolic)

 

These thermosetting resins are credited with being the first commercialized wholly synthetic polymer or plastic, and the second major plastic (the first being cellulose nitrate). The basic raw materials are formaldehyde [HCHO] and phenol [C6H5OH], although almost any reactive phenol or aldehyde can be used. The phenols used commercially are phenol, cresols [CH3C6H4OH], xylenols [(CH3)2C6H3OH], p-t-butylphenol [C4H9C6H4OH], p-phenylphenol [C6H5C6H4OH], bisphenols [(C6H4OH)2], and resorcinol [C6H4(OH)2]. The aldehydes used are formaldehyde and furfural [C4H3OCHO]. In the uncured and semi- cured condition, phenolic resins are used as adhesives, casting resins, potting compounds, and laminating resins. As molding powders, phenolic resins can be found in electrical uses. They are also used in such applications as: automotive distributor caps, fuse blocks and connectors and appliance handles, knobs and bases. Phenolic is the most popular binder for holding the various plies of wood together in plywood.

 

Heathland can supply various plastic resins, such as phenolic, in different qualities and quantities. If you are interested in our materials, please contact us for details and material specifications.