What We Make
At Bakelite, we are a global leader in thermoset specialty resins, systems, and engineered molding compounds. Our solutions power industries from building materials to transportation, delivering performance where it matters most.
Phenolic Resins: Built for Extreme Conditions
Our phenolic resins excel in environments where heat resistance, hardness, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, electrical insulation, and enhanced FST (Fire, Smoke, Toxicity) performance are critical.
This legacy dates to our founder, Leo Baekeland, whose pioneering work on phenol-formaldehyde laid the foundation for the first commercial synthetic plastic. Today, we continue to innovate on that heritage.
Industries We Serve
Bakelite’s Products support:
- Building & Construction
- Transportation
- Industrial Applications
- Chemical Intermediates & Specialties
Bakelite’s portfolio is rooted in phenolic chemistry and includes:
- Phenolic resins
- Melamine and urea resins
- Resonance aromatic polyols
- Formaldehyde and derivatives
- Molding compounds
- Process additives
From adhesives and curing agents to novolac crosslinkers for epoxy and PRF resins for wood bonding, our products integrate seamlessly into coatings, laminates, circuit materials, and wood products.
Why Engineers Choose Bakelite Thermosets
- Thermal stability and electrical insulation for automotive friction materials and electrical components.
- Tailorable formulations: resoles, novolacs, polyols, additives designed to meet diverse process and end-use requirements.
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