Hexion's Phenolic Novolacs are the binding agents of choice in a variety of Industrial Applications such as:
Novolacs are formed in acidic medium by the reaction of phenols and aldehydes. Novolacs themselves are not heat sensitive. They are most frequently cured with hexamethylenetetramine, which reacts with the novolac to form methylene and dimethyleneamino groups.
Hexion Specialty Chemicals manufactures resins ranging from unmodified to modified Novolacs in a variety of product forms, including solid resins (as powders or flakes) and liquid resins (as dispersions or in organic solvents), with different physical properties and performance tailored to meet customer specific processing and performance needs.
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