| The Global Market for Composites: Resins, Fillers, Reinforcements, Natural Fibers and Nanocomposites (PLS029H) |
| Urea resins |
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These resins are based on amino resin technology. They are versatile and cost-effective in wood composites, wet-laid fiberglass mats, decorative laminate paper saturation, air filtration etc. they are highly interconnected thermosetting polymers that are based on the combination of urea and formaldehyde, with formaldehyde acting as the bonding agent. |
| Melamine resins |
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These thermosetting polymers have superior heat resistance. They find their place in decorative laminates, from countertops to laminate flooring, in the domain of composite wood products such as oriented strand board, and as enhancers in materials like textiles, tires, and paper. |
| Versatic acids |
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Versatic acids play a crucial role in creating materials with excellent hydrolytic stability and resistance to heat and attack from a wide variety of chemical agents. Versatic acids have excellent solubility in non-polar compounds such as solvents, organic polymers and plastics, allowing them to be used in a wide variety of systems. |
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