MILEX Phenolic Resin Suppliers, Friction Materials, Resin Manufacturers

Products : Specialty Polymers & Engineering Plastics

	Introduction
	Characteristics
	Applications
	Properties

Over the last two decades MILEX™ Phenolic Resin has grown into a complete product line of this high performing, flexible technology. Currently Mitsui Chemicals offers three different formulations of Phenolic Resin, which are being supplied to the North and South American markets by Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc.

All formulations are developed in accordance with the company's unique product methodology that enables effective and efficient achievement of proper caliper and composite formulation. Each different phenolic resin system was developed and specified to achieve critical performance indices and is available at different viscosities.

The following table illustrates the depth of the MILEX family of modified phenolics.

Series	Resin Type
RN RS	Acrylic Rubber Modified Resins Silicone Rubber Modified Resin
XL	Phenol Aralkyl Resins
RX	Less Silicone Rubber than that of RS

The key to the high value of Mitsui Chemicals' phenolic resin lies in the technical expertise of Mitsui Chemicals, which is evident in the resin's cure, the adhesive manufacture and composite cure bonding process employed by the company. The company's expertise comes from its established customer relationships and from years of experience with their respective applications and operating conditions.

MILEX™ Phenolic Resin Automotive Applications

For the automotive industry, this has resulted in the development of phenolic resin that provides predictable, stable and durable performance over the lifespan of a brake pad or disc application. Information on MILEX Brake Systems is presented on our automotive website.

MILEX™ Phenolic Resin Electronic Applications

For the electronics industry, MILEX phenolic resin is featured in some of the most demanding applications and is used to enhance the high heat resistance, moisture absorption and properly insulate electrical compounds in hostile environments.