The European Phenolic Resins Association (EPRA)
Who we are
Phenolic resins are used in wood products (e.g. marine ply) and moulding powders applications. They also have a wide range of applications:
- on the electrical, mechanical and decorative markets
- in the automotive industry (binders for friction materials in brakes and clutches, in-car sound insulation products)
- in building and construction (glass-reinforced composites)
- in thermal insulation products (foams and fibre binders)
- in foundry industry products (sand binders and refractory products).
The European Phenolic Resins Association brings together phenolic resins producers in Europe (Cytec Surface Specialties, Dynea, F.A.R. SpA, Fenolit, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, PA-Resins, SI Group, Sumitomo Bakelite, UCP Chemicals, ZTS Erg Pustkow).
EPRA is an affiliated member of Cefic.
What we do
EPRA provides a forum for the exchange of information and the formulation of an industry view on relevant issues arising in the manufacture, storage, transport, use and disposal of phenolic resins. The Group focuses on:
- Promoting the safe manufacture, storage, transport, use and disposal of phenolic resins
- Pooling information on sales and production capacities
- Monitoring regulatory developments affecting phenolic resins and their key raw materials (phenol, formaldehyde, hexamine)
- Liaising with relevant scientific, technical and regulatory bodies.
Want to know more?
For more information contact the Secretary Eckart Nausch
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