Bakelite^® Cresol Resoles

Hexion manufactures resole resins based on cresols, which are alcohol soluble and heat reactive and are commonly used in coating applications. These resins are compatible with:

• Epoxy coatings
• Polyester coatings
• Acrylic coatings
• Most common plasticizers such as polyvinyl butyral (PVB)

Benefits of o- and p-cresol resoles include:

• Improved moisture resistance
• The ability to form films
• Excellent adhesion
• Alcohol solubility
• Improved flexibility
• Improved toughness

Such resins find application in:

• Interior can coatings
• Tank liners
• Abrasives
• Adhesives

We supply Bakelite cresol-based resins as water-based or in solution. Typical solvents are ketones or alcohols.