Bakelite is a man made polymer, a product of organic chemical industry.
YES , Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic .
· Just like any other plastic-based product, disposing Bakelite is extremely hazardous to the environment. With older home renovations at its peak, many people are unintentionally exposed to Bakelite from replacing ceiling or floor tiles. · Since Bakelite is a manufactured, synthetic plastic containing incredible amounts of formaldehyde, asbestos and other extremely toxic polymers, those who produced these desirable products, put themselves at risk. At the time, safety and health precautions were not mandatory. These hardworking men and women exposed themselves to the toxins, through exposure. · If a Bakelite product breaks, the synthetic materials become airborne, and may result in inhalation, ingestion or direct skin contact.
Bakelite is a thermoplastic (non-metal)
Bakelite can be considered a resol.
Yes, bakelite is permanently used.
Very expensive if it's real Bakelite
Bakelite jewelry is basically vintage jewelry made from bakelite, the very first type of plastic that enables molding once heated. Bakelite is easily colored and can also be carved, which is why bakelite jewelry often depicts flowers and other colorful designs.
Bakelite is optically isotropic.
Bakelite is made by mixing carbolic acid with formaldehyde
Bakelite or polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride,is an early plastic, that contained several minerals.
Epoxy is the type of glue to use on bakelite.