Phenol Resins

These are the oldest and today the most widely used of all the thermosetting resins. They were developed by L.H.Baekeland in 1909 and had great success in the inter-war period. Phenolic moulding masses are made into industrial electrical components radio and televisions parts, telephones, automobile parts, electrical appliances, goods for the defense and space industries.

Polyamides

Perhaps none of the synthetic products have become so popular, so quickly, as polyamides are today. They are known of under the name they were first commercially produced in the U.S.A. in 1935: Nylon. Polyamides are processed in all the ways used for thermoplastics and it would be impossible to list all their uses, which include those in the car, electrical, electronic, radio and television industries, precision gearing, protective film for foods, surgical instruments, prostheses, clothing.

Polyethylene

It is impossible to describe all its uses. It is mainly used in packing. Also in toys, building, household, goods, electrical appliances and switches.