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What Are Synthetic Resins Applications and Uses
Synthetic resins are noncrystalline or viscous liquids which might be secreted from paints. Synthetic resins are industrially manufactured via the manner of polymerization.
Resins are chemical compounds having molecular weight more than 300. It is possible to classify natural resins as spirit-soluble and oil-soluble. Oil-soluble resins include rosin, extracted from long-leaf pine turpentine and used in a wide range of applications, including soap making; the toughest natural resin produced in jewellery; Copals used in varnishes; amber; oriental lacquer, derived from a tree native to China; and cashew-nutshell oil, derived from cashew nuts.
Resins have many sources and end uses. Sources can range from natural and synthetic. Resins can derived from polymers, monomers, oils, fatty acids and natural sources.
Perhaps, resins have the widest application areas. From paints and coatings, Personal Care & Home Care, pharma, rubber, plastics and it’s coatings, making electrical and jewelry articles, decorative items, wood coatings etc.
Natural resins have been replaced almost entirely in modern industry by synthetic resins that are divided into two classes, thermoplastic resins that remain plastic after heat treatment, and heat-setting resins that become insoluble and heat-infusible.
A substance that softens when heated and when cooled, it hardens again. Thermoplastic product. Product-generic term for certain synthetic or semi-synthetic materials which can be formed or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for the manufacture of coatings and adhesives. TPA resin, as it is commonly called, comes in liquid form as well as in the form of requires. These are used in plastic coatings as well as in aerosols.
Eg:
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polyvinyl chloride
Chlorinated rubber
So, let us get into the details of some of the Thermoplastic resins
Alkyd Resins – These are made by heating polyhydric alcohol with polybasic acids. They possess great electrical and thermal properties along with it a good chemical resistance. Quite cost effective and used for electric components, paints and putty filers.
Polycarbonate Resins – These are generally made from bisphenol A and phosgene. With a high refractive index, resistance to staining and filtration and electrical and thermal dimensional stability. Due to their inherent advantages, they are used for metal replacements, lenses, safety helmets, insulators and photography film.
Polypropylene Resins – These are a type of thermoplastic polymer resin that doesn’t contain BPA. They are colorless, tasteless with a great heat resistance and low density. They also possess a great chemical resistance and are used for toys, pipe and production and coatings.
Thermoplastics and thermoplastic resins are raw, unformed polymers that, when heated, transform into liquid and when chilled, become solid. These can be re-molded and remolded twice, allowing reprocessing of pieces and scraps. TSA, as generally acknowledged as, is used in combination with a melamine resin as baking enamels. In industrial coatings, automotive and two-wheelers, e-rickshaw coatings, brass coatings, etc. are common applications.
Eg:
Urea
Formaldehyde resins
Melamine
Formaldehyde
Resins, Phenolic
Resins (Resol Type)
Let’s explore some of the Thermosetting Resins in details.
Phenolic Resins – They are one of the types of thermosetting resins and possess a strong heat and impact resistance to chemical corrosion and moisture penetration. They are used for a variety of products like brake linings, electrical components, molds, adhesive for cements etc.
Polyester Resins – They are formed by the reaction of polyhydric alcohols and dibasic organic acids. The best thing about it is they have quite an excellent resistance to heat and chemicals. They are quite cost effective and are extensively used for construction, fishing rods, decorative accessories, coatings and in plane and ship components.
Epoxy Resins – They are a type of reactive prepolymers and polymers belonging to the epoxide group. They have an excellent chemical and heat resistance and great adhesive properties. Used extensively in laminates, linings, propellers and surface coatings.
(Polyesters, Polyamides, Polyurethanes, Epoxies, Silicons)
A polymerization of condensation is a form of polymerization of step-growth. Small molecules, while releasing smaller molecules as a-product such as water or methanol, react with one another to form larger structural units. Get some details on the uses of stearic acid.
(Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl chloride, Acrylics)
The additional polymer is a polymer that forms without the co-generation of other materials by simply linking monomers. Additional polymerization varies from condensation polymerization, which usually causes water to co-generate a substance.
They can be easily dyed, colored and mixed with metal powders or fluorescent pigments
They have great precision
There is a large variety of resin available with different properties.
They have a great variety of applications
They possess a great water resistance
They have high thermal and mechanical properties
They have a very high environmental and chemical resistance.
Surface coating, any combination of film-forming materials with different types of pigments, solvents, and other additives, resulting in a thin film that is usable and often artistic when added to a surface and cured /dried.
The electrical insulator is a material whose inner electrical charges do not continue to flow; under the influence of an electrical field, very little electrical current can pass through it. It compares with other products, semiconductors, and conductors that are harder to conduct electrical current.
Insulating Impregnating and Finishing Varnishes: Finishing Varnishes are one/two-element products that are designed specifically to protect wire wind components. Their outstanding resistance to moisture and chemicals ensures the best properties and maximum longevity across the entire time of operation.
Potting Compounds: Potting is a method whereby a complete electronic assembly is filled with a solid or gel material for shock and vibration resistance and for the absence of moisture and corrosive agents. The array of potting substances and encapsulants for each and every application involves epoxy, polyurethane and silicone chemistry. Also read some of the polyurethane resin uses
Printed Circuit Boards: A printed circuit motherboard chipset and binds electronic parts or electrical components by means of conductive tracks, pads and other features etched from one or more layers of copper laminated on and/or between the layer of sheets with a non-conductive substrate.
Medical & Medicinal Applications
Polymer for controlled released drugs
Dental application
The resins used in packaging are the following:
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, Vinyl)
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, PETE)
Polypropylene (PP)
In the formulation of adhesive systems, there are two basically epoxy acrylate resins. One is a vinyl ester resin that is similar to a DGEBA epoxy resin in two adhesive formulations. The other is a special resin form which is used in processes of radiation cure. Also read about the cosmetics raw materials.
Standard UF resins
Ethylene-vinyl acetates (EVAs)
CARB II and EPA TSCA Title VI compliant resins
Melamine Urea Formaldehyde (MUF) resins including Type 1 high moisture-resistant systems
Liquid meter-mix systems
PVA emulsions
Caseins
Beads of resin used for the water treatment for ion exchange. Ion exchange is really a water treatment system widely used for water softening or demineralization, but it is also used in procedures such as dealkalization, deionization, and disinfection to extract certain contaminants from the water.
The most widely used water treatment chemicals are:
Algicide
Chlorine dioxide
Chlorine
Muriatic acid
Soda ash or Sodium bicarbonate.
Paints & Printing inks – are dispersion of pigments, extenders in resins
Main objectives of surface coatings are:
Protect
Decorate
Components Purpose
Resin
Optical & Mechanical
properties, durability &
resistance to various
environments
Pigment
Colour, Durability and
resistance to various
environments
Extenders
Adjustments of optical
properties
Solvent/Water
Solubilisation of resin and
application aid
We have surface Coatings for the following
Solvent based: These are made up of liquefying agents which is evaporated by chemical reaction with oxygen. A major advantage is that they are less vulnerable to environmental conditions like humidity and temperature during curing phase
Water based: In this type water act as a carrier for transporting the resins and other additives to the element which is to be treated. They, are more commonly used because of the inherent property of environmental sustainability as it dilutes and reduce the emission of solvents to nearly zero
Solvent free: It is a type of coating where the solvent content is less than 5%, it is quite environment friendly and used in many industries to reduce pollution and corrosion and also reduced health risk and safety requirements.
Powder: They represent over 15% of the total industrial market and used in a variant of products. They produce a high quality, durable finish thereby maximizing production with better efficiency and a relatively simple environmental compliance. Available in different colors and textures and modified technological advancements resulted in greater performance properties. They are also durable which makes them a popular choice
Under infinite variable circumstances and situations, brushing is the oldest and flexible type of operation. Painting large, complex objects are still the best method. Brushing enables us to penetrate the paint and reduce waste. It’s used primarily for decorative as well as maintenance purposes.
Dip coating relates to a substratum being immersed in a tank containing coating material, eliminating the piece from those in the tank and enabling it to drain. It is a popular method with the spin coating procedure to create thin film-coated components.
Hydraulic pressure allows air-assisted airless spray atomization so that it atomizes the pattern core. The pattern size and fluid flow speed are calculated by a fluid tip. Air fills the pattern, and the pattern is completed by an aircap, eliminating tails.
The application of electrostatic painting uses positive and negative charges to apply paint to avoid overspray and to ensure the application. It works by creating between the object and the paint an electrostatic field.
The airless sprayer operates by squeezing paint through a tiny hole in the spray gun tip at a very high pressure, up to 3,000 psi. The tip is designed to disperse the paint uniformly into a pattern of tiny droplets in the shape of a fan.
Roller coating uses the coil coating principle but is intended to cover individual flat parts, such as round disks, which are then formed into the frying pans.
Curtain coating is a process creating an uninterrupted fluid curtain that falls on a substrate. The surface is passed through the curtain at a controlled speed on a conveyor belt or calendar rolls to ensure even coverage of the die.
There will be two types of anodic and cathodic EPD systems. On the positively charged electrode or anode, negatively charged material is deposited in the anodic process. Positively charged material on the negatively charged electrode, or cathode, is deposited in the cathodic process.
Cathodic electrodeposition is a high-quality, inexpensive coating for all submersible pieces of steel, also known as cathodic dip coating or cataphoretic painting.
Letter Press
Offset/Web offset:
– Screen
– Flexo
– Gravure
Ambient Temperature drying/air drying
Elevated Temperature drying/curing
Infrared drying
Radiation Curing
Steps/Stages during curing
Evaporation of solvents/water
Reaction with atmospheric oxygen/humidity
Reaction at ambient or elevated temperature
Reaction induced by radiation
Synthetic Resins
Saturated Polyesters
Unsaturated Polyesters
Alkyds
Epoxies
Acrylics
Vinyls
Polyacetals
Polyurathanes
Amino resins
Phenolic resins
Rosin modified resin
Maleic resins
Ketonic Resins
Isocynate adducts
Polyamides
Silicones
Cellulose acetate Butyrate
Nitrocellulose
Hydroxy ethyl cellulose
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose
Chlorinated poly propylene
Solid
Liquid
100% Liquid
Solution in Solvent
Emulsion
Dispersion
Appearance – Solid/Liquid
Clarity – Whether clear / turbid / hazy / free of foreign particles % Solids
Viscosity at specific temperature
Dilution viscosity
Solvent Tolerance
Specific Gravity
Softening / melting point
Compatibility with co-resin/other resin
Pot life (in case of two pack coatings)
Gel Time
Acid Value
Hydroxyl value
Amine value
Epoxy Value
Isocyanate content
Formaldehyde content
Methylol Content
Ambient temperature Drying using driers (Metalic Soaps)
Elevated Temperature drying using driers or crosslinker using specific ratios
Appearance
Clarity of the film
Scratch hardness
Pencil hardness
Impact resistance
Flexibility
Gloss
Resistance to water
Saturated Polyesters
Saturated polyester resin is the reaction of polybasic acids and polyols and has outstanding strength and hardness in its characteristics. It is primarily used for non-stick pan,glue, PET coil, metallic baking paint like automotive paint, painting, Marker, Rolling steel.
Raw materials
Aliphatic dibasic acids, Aromatic dibasic acids, THPA, HHPA, TMA, etc. Glycols
Functional groups
Carboxyl, Hydroxyl, Ester
Major End Uses
Auto OEM and refinishes, coil coatings, Powder coatings
Unsaturated Polyesters
Copolyesters are unsaturated polyesters — that is, polyesters prepared from a saturated dicarboxylic acid or its anhydride (usually phthalic anhydride) as well as an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or anhydride (usually maleic anhydride).
Raw materials
Aliphatic dibasic acids, Aromatic dibasic acids like Maleic anhydride, Fumeric acid, Glycols
Functional groups
Carboxyl, Hydroxyl, Ester, unsaturation.
Major End Uses
Wood finishes, Automobile putty
Alkyds
Alkyd resins are polyester thermoplastic resins made with polybasic acids or their anhydrides by heating polyhydric alcohols. These are used to produce protective coatings with strong weathering properties and due to their durability and low cost, these are important ingredients in many synthetic paints.
Raw materials
Oils, Fatty acids, Aromatic dibasic acids, Unsaturated dibasic acids like Maleic anhydride, Fumeric acid
Functional groups
Carboxyl, Hydroxyl, Ester, unsaturation.
Major End Uses
Architectural coatings, Industrial Coatings (Ambient Temperature drier/Elevated temperature drying)
Epoxies
Epoxy resins are used for the manufacture of adhesives, coatings, paints, plastics, primers and sealers, floors and other items and materials used in building applications. Epoxies are plastics of thermoset formed by the reaction of two or more industrial chemical compounds.
Raw materials
Bisphenol A & epichloro hydrin
Functional groups
Ether, epoxy, Hydroxy
Major End Uses
Industrial maintenance coating, Chemical Resistant Paints, Electrodeposition Paints, Powder coatings.
Acrylics (thermoplastic)
Solvent-based acrylic coating resin is the polymer that is formed by unsaturated bonds from the cross-linking reaction between acrylic and ester monomer. Acrylic resin is made up of types of thermoplastics and thermosetting. Acrylic paint is highly heat, water and chemical resistant.
Raw materials
Soft & hard monomers
Functional groups
Carbon Carbon bond
Major End Uses
Coating on plane substrates such as ABS, HIPS, etc. (Cabinets, Mobile phones, etc). Touch up paints(aerosol coatings), Coat on concrete.
Acrylic (Thermosetting)
Acrylic resin includes types of thermoplastic and thermosetting. Acrylic paint is highly heat, water and chemical resistant. In addition, it can co-polymerize to meet the performance requirements of hardness and softness with other monomers.
Used primarily in cement painting based on oil, plastic paint, marine paint, automotive baking paint, appliances / metal baking paint, automotive refinishing, wood coating, etc.
Raw materials
Soft & hard functional monomers
Functional groups
Hydroxyl, carboxyl, Etherified N-methylol groups, etc.
Major End Uses
Automotive Paints (top coats for metal & plastic components)
Polyamides (reactive)
A polyamide is a multi-unit macromolecule connected by amide bonds. Naturally and artificially, polyamides occur. Proteins, such as wool and silk, are sources of naturally occurring polyamides. Using step-growth polymerization or solid-phase synthesis, which yields materials such as nylons, aramids, and sodium poly(aspartate), polyamides can be made artificially. Because of their high durability and strength, synthetic polyamides are commonly used in textiles, automotive, carpets, kitchen utensils, and sportswear. The major consumer is the transportation manufacturing industry, accounting for 35% of polyamide (PA) consumption.
Raw materials
Dimer fatty acid, monobasic fatty acid, triethylene tera amine, triethylene pentaamine, diethylene triamine
Functional groups
Amide, amino
Major End Uses
Harder for epoxy coating
Polyamides (Non-reactive)
Polyamide resins based on dimer acid (DAB) are either reactive or non-reactive. Of epoxy resins used in surface coatings and adhesives, reactive polyamides are mainly used as curing agents. Non-reactive DAB polyamides are commonly used in hot-melt adhesives as well as in printing inks.
Raw materials
Dimer fatty acid, Monobasic fatty acid, Ethylene diamine
Functional groups
Amide
Major End Uses
Printing inks for polyphenic substrates
Pure phenolic resins (Resols)
The resin provided is treated using top grade chemicals. In varnishes, enamels and lacquers, this resin is widely used. In fact, at the most affordable prices, this Pure Phenolic Resin is made available to customers.
Raw materials
Phenol formaldehyde, Alcohols, such as butanol, etc.
Functional groups
Methylene bridge, Ether, methylol, etherified methylol
Major End Uses
Curing agent for epoxies and silicon at elevated temperatures, Sp. varnishes
Rosin Modified Phenolic resins
Rosin Modified Phenolic Resin is a vacuum-treated glycerol (or penta erythrite) esterification product containing rosin, phenol (or bisphenol A) and formaldehyde polycondensate.
Raw materials
Rosin Bis-phenol A, Para tertiary Butyl phenol, Paraformaldehyde Penta, glycerine
Functional groups
Methylene bridge, ether, methylol, etherified methylol
Major End Uses
Printing inks, Vehicles, Hammer tone binders
Rosin modified Maleic resins
Maleic resin is produced by esterification with the polyhydric alcohol from gum rosin and maleic anhydride. UMaleic resins are used to improve shine, hardness, drying rate, abrasion resistance and yellow resistance primarily for surface coatings and primers. In Toluene, Xylene, White Spirits, completely Soluble.
Raw materials
Rosin, Maleic anhydride, Fumeric acid, penta, glycerine, etc.
Functional groups
Ester, carboxyl, hydroxyl
Major End Uses
Picture varnish, Flexo inks, hammer tone binder, nitro cellulose based paints.
Isocyanate adducts
In many industrial fields, polymers prepared by polyisocyanate reaction, hereinafter referred to as isocyanate adducts, are used. For example, polyurethanes, poly isocyanurates and polyureas are adducts of isocyanate
Raw materials
TDI, HDI, IPDI, TMP
Functional groups
Urethane, isocyanate
Major End Uses
Crosslinker for alkyd, epoxy and acrylic polyol
Amino Resin
Amino resins are polymers that are thermosetting created by combining an aldehyde with an amino (NH2) group compound. Urea–formaldehyde (U / F) accounts for more than 80% of amino resins; most of the remainder are accounted for by melamine–formaldehyde. Certain aldehydes and other amino compounds are used for a very low extent
Raw materials
Urea, Melamine, Paraformaldehyde, Butanol
Functional groups
Ether, Methylol, etherfied methylol, imino
Major End Uses
Crosslinker for alkyd, epoxy and acrylic polyol.
Ketonic resins
Ketone-aldehyde resins are condensation products of cyclohexanone and an aldehyde such as formaldehyde or isobutyraldehyde, also known as cyclohexanone or ketonic resins. … When mixed with these resins, gloss, hardness, adhesion, and heat and light resistance are often improved.
Raw materials
Cyclohexanone, isophorone, formaldehyde
Functional groups
Ether, Methylene, hydroxyl
Major End Uses
Picture varnishes & Flexo inks
Silicones
Silicone resins are a form of silicone material formed by branched, cage-like oligosiloxane with a general RnSiXmOy formula, where R is a non-reactive substituent, usually Methyl (Me) or Phenyl (Ph), and X is a functional group of Hydrogen (H), Hydroxyl (OH), Chlorine (Cl) or Alkoxy (OR).
Raw materials
Silane diols, silane triols
Functional groups
Silicon oxygen bond, ether, hydroxyl
Major End Uses
Heat resistant coatings
Vinyls
Vinyl ester resin, or often simply vinyl ester, is a resin formed with acrylic or methacrylic acids by esterification of an epoxy resin.
Raw materials
Vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, maleic anhydride
Functional groups
carbon carbon bond, carboxyl, hydroxyl
Major End Uses
Modifying resin
Polyacetal resins
Polyacetal resins, also classified as acetal or polyoxymethylene (POM) resins, are essential engineering resins with outstanding wear resistance and extraordinary chemical, thermal, electrical and mechanical properties.
Raw materials
Polyvinyl alcohol, formaldehyde, butyraldehyde
Functional groups
carbon-carbon bond, ether, hydroxyl
Major End Uses
Etch primer, flex inks
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Modern Technology of Synthetic Resins
Modern Technology of Synthetic Resins & Their Applications (2nd Revised Edition)
(Acetal, Acrylonitrile, Alkyd, Amino, Casein, Cashew nut Shell Liquid, Epoxy, Phenolic, Polyamide, Polyurethane, Rubber, Silicon, Polyvinyl Acetate, Shellac, Sucrose, Terpene Resins) (2nd Revised Edition)
Synthetic resins or polymers refers to a molecule that’s created of several (poly) components (mers). These subunits or mers represents the only repetition chemical structural unit from that the compound consists these subunits are capable of conformist to infinite no. of configurations with entirely completely different chemical and physical properties this makes them a unique proposition for various applications in dentistry
Synthetic resins, it’s important to understand the difference between different types. First, there are similarities shared between all synthetic resins. They’re not too dissimilar from natural plant resins. This suggests that they need viscous liquids. These liquids are capable of hardening for good. Besides this one connecting feature, the two resins are very with chemicals totally different.
When dealing with synthetic resins, it’s important to understand the difference between differing kinds. First, there are similarities shared between all synthetic resins. They’re not too dissimilar from natural plant resins. This suggests that they have viscous liquids. These liquids are capable of hardening permanently. Besides this one connecting feature, the two resins are terribly chemically totally different.
The most commonly used variety of synthetic resin is epoxy resin. These things is formed through polymerization and polycondensation reactions. They’re used as a thermosetting polymer that’s used for adhesives. Epoxy resins are very sturdy. It’s even stronger than concrete, whereas also remaining waterproof. You’ll most likely notice flooring corporations using this type of resin.
Synthetic resin are used in a variety of products such as plastics, paints, varnishes, and textiles. There are various kinds of synthetic resins; Acetal resins, amino resins, casein resins, epoxy resins, hydrocarbon resins, polyamide resins, etc. The classic variety is epoxy resin, manufactured through polymerization, used as a thermoset polymer for adhesives and composites. Epoxy resin is two times stronger than concrete, seamless and waterproof. Polyamide resin is another example of synthetic resins. Polyamide resins are products of polymerization of an amino acid or the condensation of a diamine with a carboxylic acid. They are used for fibers, bristles, bearings, gears, molded objects, coatings, and adhesives. The term nylon formerly referred specifically to synthetic polyamides as a class. Because of many applications in mechanical engineering, nylons are considered engineering plastics. Resins are valued for their chemical properties and associated uses, such as the production of varnishes, adhesives, lacquers, paints, rubber and pharmaceutical uses
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Applications:-
Packaging
Building Material
Automotive
Electronics
Market outlook:-
Synthetic resins are non-crystalline or viscous liquid substances. They consist of numerous synthetic materials which have similar properties to natural resins. However, the chemical composition of synthetic resins is different from natural resins. Synthetic resins are broadly differentiated into thermoplastic and thermosetting synthetic resins based on the procedure of their formation processes (esterification and/or soaping of organic compounds). Some of the common thermoplastic synthetic resins include polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, PET, PVC, polycarbonate, polyurethane, and nylon, among others. Some of the common thermosetting synthetic resins include phenolic, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, among others.
Synthetic resins are materials with a property of interest that’s almost like natural plant resins they’re viscous liquids that are capable of hardening permanently. Otherwise, with chemicals they’re terribly totally different from the various resinous compounds secreted by plants. Synthetic resins comprise an outsized category of synthetic product that have a number of the physical properties of natural resins however are totally different with chemicals. Synthetic resins aren’t clearly differentiated from plastics.
The growth of the synthetic resins market can be attributed to the high demand from the packaging sector due to favorable properties, including lightweight and ability to act as an excellent barrier, which allows for their usage in applications such as barrier packaging, shrink wraps, and pharmaceutical packaging.
The synthetic resins procurement ways because of the growing environmental concerns over the usage of synthetic resins. Considering this, it’s imperative for consumers to partner with suppliers that incorporate sustainability into their production processes and facilitate them in achieving their sustainability goals. A number of the green initiatives that consumers ought to think about are recycling measures, environmental audits of raw materials utilized by suppliers, among others.
The global Synthetic Resin market was valued at million US$ in and will reach million US$ by the end of , growing at a CAGR of during -. The globally flourishing construction sector is one of the largest consumers of raw materials such as steel, various forms of industrial chemicals, polymers and engineering plastics. Demand for epoxy resins is surfacing due to modern infrastructural developments and consequently augmenting sustainable resins market growth. Epoxy resins are applied in the production of coatings, adhesives, paints, plastics, primers and sealers, flooring and innumerable products and other materials that are used for building and construction operations.
ACETAL RESINS
Properties of Formaldehyde and Trioxane
Preparation of Polymers
New Polymers of Formaldehyde
Polymerization of Trioxane
Higher Aldehydes
Other Aldehydes
Properties of Aldehyde Polymers
Polymers of Other Aldehydes
Processing of Formaldehyde Polymers
Uses of Polymers of Formaldehyde
ACRYLIC SOLUTION RESINS
Terminology
Backbone Monomers
Thermoplastic Acrylics
Thermosetting Acrylics
Processing Industries
Aqueous Solution Acrylics
Non-Aqueous Dispersions (NAD)
Machinery & Equipments
ACRYLONITRILE RESINS
Manufacture of Acrylonitrile
From Acetylene
Acrylonitrile: styrene Copolymers
Acrylonitrile: butadiene-styrene
Uses and Economic Aspects
ALKYD RESIN TECHNOLOGY
The Nature of Alkyd Resins
Raw Materials
Modifiers for Alkyd Resins
Formulation of Alkyd Resins
Formula Development
Calculation of Alkyd Formulations
Typical Formulations
Manufacture of Alkyd Resins
Alcoholysis
Acidolysis
Fatty Acid Process
Estrification
Raw Materials Handling
Alkyd Manufacturing Plant
Corrective Measures during Processing
Applications of Alkyd Resins
AMINO RESINS
Formation of Amino Resins
Urea Formaldehyde Resins
Melamine Formaldehyde Resins
Other Amino Resins
Production of Amino Resins
Uses of Amino Resins
Machinery and Equipments
Economics of the Melamine-Formaldehyde
Resin/Urea-formaldehyde resin
BHILAWAN NUT SHELL LIQUID RESINS
CASEIN RESINS
Manufacture
Properties
Casein Adhesves for Bonding Paper
Casein Adhesive for a Binding Dissimilar Materials
Lime-Free Glue Formulations
Methods of Application
CASHEWNUT SHELL LIQUID RESINS
Chemistry of Cashew nut shell Liquid
Utilisation of Cashewnut Shell Liquid
Chemically Modified Cardanol Polymer
EPOXY RESINS
Introduction
Epoxy Resin Manufacture and Characterization
Curing Agents For Epoxy Resins
Principles in Formulating with Epoxy Resins
Solventless coating for application by heated two
componentair less spray equipment
Water Dispersible Epoxy Coatings
Epoxy Baking Enamels
Water-Dispersible Epoxy Resin Coatings
for Electrodeposition
Epoxy Aqueuos powder Suspensions (APS)
FURAN RESINS
HYDROCARBON RESINS
Petroleum Resins
Terpene Resins
Resins from Pure Monomers
ION-EXCHANGE RESINS
Theory and Mechanism
Types of Ion-Exchange Resins
Types of Ion-Exchange Resins
Properties
Applications
Manufacture
Manufacture of Polystyrene Based Ion-Exchange
Resins Polymerisation
Alternative Method of Synthesis of anIon-Exchange Resin
Process of Manufacture
Methods of Analysis
Determination of Physcial Properties:
Chemical Properties
INDENE-COUMARONE RESINS
Raw Material and Source
Method of Preparation
Mechanism of Polymerization
Physical Chemical Properties and Type
Hydrogenated Resins
Applications
Application in Adhesives
Coumarone-indene Resin Adhesives
Health and Hygiene Factors
Test Methods
Economics for Coumarone-indene Resin Plant
PHENOLIC RESINS
Raw Materials
Phenol Formaldehyde Reactions
Catalysts
Modified Phenolic Resins
Baking Phenolics
Dispersion Resins
Novolak Resins
Resols
Fillers for Phenolic Moulding Powders
Thermal degradation
Modified and Thermal – Resistance Resins
Oil Soluble Phenolic Resin
Heat and Sound Insulation Materials
Foundry Resins
BISPHENOL-FURFURAL RESIN
PARA-TOLUENE SULFONAMIDE RESINS
POLYCARBONATES RESINS
Properties
Methods of Manufacture
POLYAMIDE RESINS
Properties
Methods of Manufacture
POLYMIDE RESINS
Polymide Adhesives
Adhesive and Bonding Technology
POLYURETHANE RESINS
Raw Materials
Hazards of Isocyanates
Classification of Polyurethanes
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL RESINS
Introduction
Chemical Nature
Physical Properties
Modifiers
Commercial uses: Compounding and Formulating
Commercial uses: Processing Aids
Formulations
Preparation Process
Adhesives
Economics for Polyvinyl alcohol
POLYVINYL ACETATE SOLID RESINS
Manufacture
Vinyl Acetate Copolymers
Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsions
Manufacture
Laboratory Preparation of Polyvinyl Acetate
Commercial Preparation
Special Formulation Acetate Adhesive
As Adhesives in the Building Industry
Economics for Polyvinyl acetate
RUBBER RESINS
Introduction
Natural Rubber
Synthetic Rubbers
Chlorinated Rubber Resins
Cyclized Rubber Resins
Application and Formulations
High Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Resins
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Adhesives
Chlorinated Biphenyls
Chlorinated Paraffins
Synthetic Rubber Resin Latexes
Nitrile rubber Adhesives
Butyl Rubber and Polysobutylene Adhesives
Processing for Butyl Polymers
Carboxylic Resin Polymers in Adhesives
Carboxylic elastoners in PSA
Carboxylic Functional Neoprenes as Contace Adhesives
SILICONE RESINS
Preparation of Silocones
Silicone Resins
Preparation and Formulation of Silicone-Resin
based Coatings
Application Guides
Other Silicone Resin Application
Other Silicones for Surface Coatings
SHELLAC RESINS
Commercial Forms of Lac
Chemical Composition
Modification with Synthetic Resins
SUCROSE RESINS
Transesterification
Sucrose modified resins
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB)
ROSIN & ROSIN DERIVATIVES
Composition, Reaction and Derivatives, Isomerization
Maleation
Oxidation, Photosensitized Oxidation
Hydrogenation
Hydrogenless Hydrogenation
Hydrocaraking of Rosin
Phenolic Modification
Salt Formation
Hydrogenolysis
Polyesterification
Preparations, Typical Uses
Chemical and Physical Properties of Amine D Acetate
Decarboxylation
Hydroxymethylation and Hydroxylation
Poly-Oxyalkylation
Oxonation
TERPENE RESINS
Hot Melt Adhesives (HMA) and coatings
Terpene-phenolic Resin (TPR)
WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMERS
Classification
Applications of Starches
The textile industry
Adhesive Applications
Liquid Adhesives
Miscellaneous Uses
Properties of Cellulose Ethers
Emulsion Polymerization
ALKYL AND HYDROXYALKYL CELLULOSE
Cellulosic Ethers, General Information
Manufacture
Powder and Film properties
Physical and chemiclal properties
Commercial Uses: Compounding and Formulating
Commercial Uses
WATER-REDUCIBLE RESINS
Water Soluble Polymers
Cross-Linking of Water-Soluble Coatings
Additives for Coatings, Pigments
Formulation of water-soluble coatings
Trouble shooting with water-soluble polymers
PHOTOGRAPHS OF MACHINERY WITH SUPPLIERS
CONTACT DETAILS
Reactor
Condenser
Thermic Fluid Heating System
Octagonal Blender
Industrial Storage Vessels
Ribbon Blender
Filter Press
Filter Tank
Moulding Machine
Ball Mill
Blender
Dryer
Roller Mill
Conveyor Dryer
Resin Plant
Blender Machine
Air Compressor
Heat Exchanger
Storage Tank
SAMPLE PLANT LAYOUT AND PROCESS FLOW CHART
Alkyd Resin Manufacturing
Resin Production Equipment
Process Flow Chart for Toner Resins
Polyester Resin Production
Factory Layout for production of Alkyd Resin Production Plant
In the huge system of materials science, resin, as an extremely important class of polymer materials, occupies a pivotal position in our daily life and in various fields of industrial production. However, many people often confuse resin with plastic, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. Next, let’s take a closer look at this unique material, from its definition, properties, types, to its advantages and disadvantages, and its wide range of applications.
Resin can be divided into natural resins and synthetic resins, and are a class of organic polymers. Under normal conditions, they are mostly in solid or semi-solid form, insoluble in water, but can be dissolved in specific organic solvents. During processing, the resin is hardened by heating or by adding a curing agent. Phenolic resin and polyester resinare widely used in industries such as art creation, aerospace and automotive manufacturing.
In our daily lives, plastics can be found everywhere. From drinking water bottles to the casings of electronic products, we cannot do without them. So, what exactly is plastic? Plastic is essentially a synthetic or semi-synthetic material, the main component of which is polymer. It is not only lightweight, but also very durable and flexible. Most importantly, it has low production costs. These advantages have quickly led to the widespread use of plastics in various fields. Currently, the raw materials for the production of most modern plastics come from fossil fuels.
Plastic materials offer significant advantages in a number of ways:
There are also several restrictions on the use of plastic materials:
Plastics are used in a wide range of modern industries:
1.Packaging industry:
Food packaging: PE film, PET bottle
Transport packaging: PP turnover box, foam cushioning material
2.Automobile manufacturing:
Interior parts: ABS, PP
Functional parts: PA tubing, POM gear
3.Electrical & Electronics:
Shell: ABS, PC/ABS alloy
Insulators: PVC cable, PE film
4.Architectural Field:
Pipe: PVC-U, PP-R
Profile: PVC doors and windows
Insulation material: EPS, XPS
5.Medical Devices:
Disposables: PP, PE
Precision instruments: PC, PEEK
6.Daily necessities:
Household items: PP, PS
Children’s products: ABS, TPE
7.Agricultural Applications:
Mulch: LDPE
Irrigation pipe: HDPE
8.Sports Equipment:
Protective equipment: PC, ABS
Sports equipment: carbon fiber reinforced plastic
The following is a table comparing the differences between resins and plastics, organized based on key dimensions such as composition, properties, and processing methods:
Resin should be preferred over plastic in the following 7 situations:
Key to Choice: When better temperature resistance, adhesion, corrosion resistance, precision, or biocompatibility are required, resins should be used, even at a high cost. Common application scenarios (such as packaging, daily necessities) are more suitable for plastics.
Plastics should be preferred over resins in the following situations:
Choice key: When pursuing production efficiency, cost advantages, freedom of modeling or recyclability, plastics are a more economical and practical choice. However, resins should still be considered in scenarios with special requirements for temperature resistance and strength.
When looking for a CNC machining parts factory, there are quite a few things to look out for. First of all, it is necessary to examine the technical level of the factory in climb milling and conventional milling, especially multi-axis CNC machining technology. You know, a factory that specializes in high-precision CNC machining can make the machined parts have a smooth and flat surface and accurate dimensions. If you want to process parts made of aluminum, plastic, titanium, etc., it is best to choose a factory that is experienced in aluminum CNC machining, CNC plastic machining, and CNC titanium machining.
Take auto parts processing as an example, many auto parts have extremely high requirements for precision, not only the size is not bad, but the surface finish is also very critical. If you find a factory that is skilled in multi-axis CNC machining and high-precision machining, you can meet these requirements and produce high-quality parts.
Figuring out the difference between resins and plastics can go a long way in choosing the right material. The performance of resin is superior and stable, such as in the aerospace field, many key components will use resin materials. Plastics have diverse functions and relatively low costs, and are widely used in daily necessities, such as plastic cups and plastic bags.
When choosing materials, we have to take into account the actual needs and also consider the impact on the environment. If it is the production of single-use packaging products, plastic may be more suitable; If you want to make products that require the highest levels of performance, resins are a better choice.
In short, in order to achieve the best results in the machined product, it is important to cooperate with a professional multi-axis CNC machining and high-precision CNC machining factory. With their professional technology and rich experience, they can help us solve various processing problems and ensure product quality.
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