Bakelite® Formaldehyde and Derivatives
Bakelite Synthetics operates a large formaldehyde manufacturing network with strategically-placed assets across Europe and the United States. Our capacity and diversity of locations allow us to effectively support the merchant market and our customers with a long-term security of supply. All of our plants have the highest commitment to product quality, environmental health, safety and sustainability with all European and many U.S. sites being ISO 9001-certified. Experience the exceptional quality of Formaldehyde, for purchase across Europe, North America, and South America.
Solutions of formaldehyde, or formalin, are used in the manufacture of synthetic resins due to their high reactivity with phenol, urea, melamine and other similar compounds. Bakelite Synthetics produces formaldehyde (HCHO) solutions in a broad range of concentrations up to 52%, and in both uninhibited and methanol-inhibited grades. Although these are the most popular formulations, we have the capability and expertise to customize unique formulations to meet your specific needs.
Bakelite® formaldehyde is a chemical intermediate, which is used as a building block in a variety of applications, including molded articles; high-pressure laminates; adhesives for plywood and particleboard as well as other wood panelboard products; coatings; varnishes and enamels; foundry core and shell binders; leather treatment; chelates, glass and mineral wool insulation; and fertilizers.
Some of the chemical intermediate uses of our formaldehyde include:
Resins
- Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
- Melamine Resins
- Phenolic Resins
- Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and 1,4-Butanediol (BDO)
- Key raw materials for polyurethane for fibers, foams and elastomers
Polyols
- Trimethylolpropane (TMP)
- Neopentyl Glycol (NPG)
- Pentaerythritol
Learn more about formaldehyde: formaldehydefacts.org