Bakelite^® Alkylphenol Novolacs

Hexion manufactures novolac resins based on alkylated phenols such as tert-butylphenol, octylphenol and nonylphenol, which offer special properties such as:

High moisture resistance
Excellent flexibility/toughness
A range of softening points from very low to high
Excellent adhesion
Improved tack
Surface tension modification

We supply alkylated novolac resins as solid flakes or in solution. These resins can be used in numerous applications including:

Epoxy Intermediates

High Tg Bakelite and Durite phenolic resins can be used as intermediates in producing a range of epoxy resins.

Epoxy Curing Agents

Hexion offers one of the industry’s broadest lines of epoxy curing agents, including phenolic resins, to satisfy a range of performance needs.

Rubber

Bakelite phenolic resins for tires and rubber goods enhance manufacturing. Versatic Acid 10 cobalt salts provide excellent rubber-to-steel adhesion.

Automotive

High performance systems enable adhesive applications such as rubber-to-metal, screw fastening, hem flanges and adhesion promotion in PVC plastisols.

Demulsifiers and Dispersants

Bakelite phenolic resins are useful for the manufacture of emulsion breakers.

Bakelite® Alkylphenol Novolacs

Bakelite^® Alkylphenol Novolacs