Why is phenol formaldehyde used?
Phenol formaldehyde adhesives are generally hot press adhesives used extensively in the manufacture of plywood and other wood products such as flakeboard, oriented strand board and laminated veneer lumber. The reason it dominates this market is its relatively low cost, ability to achieve high quality bonds rapidly with the application of heat, and for its durability that equals or exceeds wood, when exposed to severe service environments.
