Phenolic resins represent a revolutionary class of synthetic thermosetting resins produced through the controlled reaction of phenol (or substituted phenol) with formaldehyde. These pioneering materials are renowned for their exceptional mechanical strength, outstanding thermal stability, and superior resistance to chemical and moisture attack.
First developed in the early 20th century, phenolic resins became the foundation of the modern plastics industry, with Bakelite being the first commercially successful plastic made from these resins. Our advanced manufacturing technology includes sophisticated modifications through the introduction of alkyl, butyl, and rosin groups into the phenol structure, combining inherent strength and thermal stability with enhanced flexibility, solubility, and compatibility.