PF

Phenol Formaldehyde Resin — Liquid.

When the bond must outlast weather, water, and load — boiling-water-proof phenolic chemistry for exterior-grade and structural panels.

Exterior & structural

Overview

Liquid phenol formaldehyde resin (resole) is the benchmark for high-performance wood adhesives. Condensed from phenol and formaldehyde under alkaline catalysis, it cross-links into a bond that is fully waterproof, boil-resistant, and structurally durable — the chemistry behind BWP and marine-grade plywood, and adhesives trusted across furniture manufacturing, construction, and even aerospace applications.

Our WP-PF series is supplied as a ready-to-use liquid resole, with viscosity, alkalinity, and gel time controlled batch-wise to the customer’s pressing schedule. Beyond panels, the same chemistry serves industrial laminates, foundry binders, and friction materials where heat and load are unforgiving.

Applications

BWP & marine plywoodBoiling-water-proof bonds for the toughest service conditions.
Structural & shuttering plyLoad-bearing panels for construction and concrete formwork.
Industrial laminatesPaper- and fabric-based phenolic laminates for electrical and mechanical duty.
Foundry & frictionBinder systems for foundry sands and friction components.
Typical properties — WP-PF series
AppearanceDark reddish-brown liquid
Solid content48 ± 2 %
Viscosity at 30 °C300 – 600 cP
pH at 30 °C11 – 13
Specific gravity at 30 °C1.18 – 1.22
Gel time at 121 °C8 – 14 min
Free phenol≤ 2.0 %
Shelf life at 30 °C60 days

Typical values, not a sales specification. A certificate of analysis accompanies every consignment; parameters are tailored to order.

Packaging & storage

Supplied in MS or HDPE barrels of 230 kg net or by road tanker. Store below 30 °C in a ventilated area away from sunlight; agitate before use if stored long. Handle with standard alkaline-material precautions and refer to the MSDS supplied with each consignment.

SINCE 1980

Trial it on your line.

We supply sample quantities with full technical support — send us your press conditions to begin.