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Bakelite^® Modified Phenolic Novolacs

Hexion manufactures a range of modified Bakelite phenolic novolac resins with varying physical properties and performance characteristics to meet customer-specific processing and performance needs.
Examples of available modifications include:

Phenol alternatives: BPA and CNSL (cashew nut shell liquid)
Elastomers: NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber), CR (chloroprene rubber), and silicone rubber
Polymers: Epoxy, Phenoxy and PVB (polyvinyl butyral)
Inorganic: PN (phosphorus, nitrogen)

Customers can also choose from a variety of forms, including:

Solid resins (as powders, flakes or pastilles)
Liquid resins (as dispersions or in organic solvents)

Bakelite modified phenolic novolac resins are used in a variety of industrial applications, such as:

High-strength, lower VOC Bakelite phenolic resins are used in the production of both shaped and unshaped refractories.

Friction Materials

Bakelite phenolic resins, because of their high heat properties, are used in friction applications for the automotive and rail industries.

Bakelite phenolic resins are used as binders in both bonded and coated abrasives

Molding Compounds

Hexion's molding compounds offer excellent thermal and electrical insulating properties, mechanical stress resistance, and high strength levels.

Bakelite phenolic resin binders are ideal for heat and sound insulation

Tire and Rubber

Hexion's resin systems and monomers enhance the production of rubber materials and the performance of tires.

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.