Synthetic resins and their raw materials / A survey of the types and uses of synthetic resins, the organization of the industry, and the trade in resins and raw materials, with particular references to factors essential to tariff consideration. Under the general provisions of section 332, title III, part II, Tariff act of 1930.

by United States Tariff Commission

¹ Preliminary.

² Not separately reported.

Source: Consular reports.

DENMARK

The annual output of synthetic resins in Denmark is about 500,000 pounds, almost entirely of the tar-acid type.

Bakelite is produced by the Nordiske Kabel and Traadfabrikker A. S. Fabrikvej at Copenhagen. Other brands made in Denmark are Nokait, Helomit, and Etronit. There are 14 manufacturers of finished products, making electrical equipment principally.

POLAND

Production of synthetic resins in Poland in 1936 totaled 660,000 pounds, entirely of the tar-acid type.

16. RAW MATERIALS FOR ALKYD RESINS

The alkyd resins are made chiefly from phthalic anhydride and glycerin. Phthalic anhydride in turn is made from naphthalene. Polybasic acids such as maleic, succinic, etc., may also be used with glycerin to form alkyd resins. Naphthalene, phthalic anhydride, maleic and other polybasic acids, and glycerin are discussed in the order named.