A creek that runs through the backyards of Riverside Gardens briefly turned deep red because of a resin leak Sunday afternoon ...

Bakelite, a thermosetting phenolic resin, is one of the earliest synthetic plastics known for its non-conductive and heat-resistant properties. It is widely used in electrical applications ...

Residents in southwest Louisville noticed a red discoloration in creeks near their homes, suspecting a chemical spill. The creek behind Wilmoth Avenue was notably affected, prompting concerns from the ...

Baekeland discovered that carefully controlling the speed of the reaction between phenol and formaldehyde produced a mouldable resin. Mark describes the structure of Bakelite and how the links ...

But the scope of the exhibition is wide, and especially striking is the increasing use made of synthetic resins such as bakelite in the manufacture of a great variety of household things.