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Urea Resins


These are thermosetting resins which are obtained from the reaction of urea with formaldehyde. Around 1929 these resins had reached a substantial point in their commercial development, thanks to their properties and low cost. Like melamine resins, they are fine wide powders which are usually used in compression moulding in a die with the action of heat. The main use of urea resins is in the field of adhesives and glue, as a moulding material they are used for pans, electrical appliances, telephones, radios and furniture.