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Phenol Formaldehyde (PF) Resins

Based on 355 products - Last update on the Jun 26, 2025

Phenol formaldehyde resins typically appear as dark brown to red-brown solids or liquids. Their key advantages include strong adhesion, heat resistance, and electrical insulating properties, making them suitable for coatings that require superior mechanical properties. In coatings, phenol formaldehyde resins are often used in industrial, automotive, and protective coatings. 

Alternative resins such as epoxy and polyurethane are being explored for certain applications. Available in both solvent-based and water-based systems, these resins continue to evolve to meet environmental and regulatory requirements. Compliance with global safety standards ensures that modern phenol formaldehyde resins are both effective and safe for a wide range of coating applications.

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Rosin Modified Phenolic Resin 2116

by Foreverest Resources

Rosin Modified Phenolic Resin 2116 by Foreverest Resources is the vacuum-treated product of esterification of glycerol (or pentaerythritol) with the polycondensate of rosin, phenol (or bisphenol A) and formaldehyde. Rosin Modified Phenolic Resin 2116 has high softening point and provides fast drying. It is soluble in tar, ester, turpentine oil and similar solvents. It is insoluble in alcoholic solvents, partially soluble in petroleum products and mix well with vegetable oils. Used in phenolic resin paints and texture printing inks.

ALNOVOL® PN 650/60B

by allnex

ALNOVOL® PN 650/60B by allnex is a bisphenol A-, isocyanate-, and formaldehyde-free, non-self curing, o-cresol/formaldehyde novolak resin. It acts as a modifier of heat curable phenolic/polyester resin combinations (BADGE-free and BPA-NI systems), epoxy-free combinations and phenolic-/epoxy resin formulas. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It has a very low free formaldehyde content of <0.1% and a very low free monomer content. </li> <li>An addition of 20-40% of ALNOVOL® PN 650/60B as solid on total dry film solid improves the flexibility of the coating by maintaining the chemical resistance.</li> <li>It improves leveling and substrate adhesion. </li> <li>It is compatible with high molecular weight epoxy resins of type # 7 and type # 9, polyvinylbutyral (PVB) and polyester resins like e.g. the food contact compliant DUROFTAL® grades. </li> <li>It is used for interior and exterior coatings of metal packaging goods like collapsible tubes, containers, cans and drums for water, oils and food. </li> <li>A recommended ratio is 1/3 of PN 650/60B as solid and 2/3 of the resole phenolic resin as solid. </li> <li>ALNOVOL® PN 650/60B has a shelf life of 730 days.</li></ul>
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PHENODUR® PR 612/80B

by allnex

PHENODUR® PR 612/80B by allnex is a curable phenolic resin. It is developed for heat-curable phenolic/ epoxide resin combinations. It yields highly flexible films with good adhesion and chemical resistance for the interior coating of cans, tubes and other packaging containers used in the food and luxury commodity industries. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>Used as a curing resin in combination with high molecular weight epoxide resins to formulate interior can coating systems. </li> <li>It is additionally used in electro-insulation varnishes and magnetic wire enamels. </li> <li>PHENODUR® PR 612/80B can be used as sole binder for relatively brittle, highly resistant pigmented stoving enamels on rigid substrates, e.g. for chemically resistant interior linings for vessels, apparatus and pipelines. </li> <li>It has a shelf life of 730 days.</li></ul>

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