urea-formaldehyde
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Urea-formaldehyde (UF), also known as urea-methanal, so named for its common synthesis pathway and overall structure, is a nontransparent thermosetting polymer. It is produced from urea and formaldehyde. These resins are used in adhesives, plywood, particle board, medium-density fibreboard (MDF), and molded objects. In agriculture, urea-formaldehyde compounds are one of the most commonly used types of slow-release fertilizer.
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Its subject is documented across 20 Wikipedia language editions.
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Encyclopedic overview
13 sectionsContents
- History
- Properties
- Production and structure
- Uses
- Particle board, etc.
- Agricultural use
- Foam insulation
- Niche
- Formaldehyde emissions
- Health concerns
- See also
- References
- External links
Urea-formaldehyde (UF), also known as urea-methanal, so named for its common synthesis pathway and overall structure, is a nontransparent thermosetting polymer. It is produced from urea and formaldehyde. These resins are used in adhesives, plywood, particle board, medium-density fibreboard (MDF), and molded objects. In agriculture, urea-formaldehyde compounds are one of the most commonly used types of slow-release fertilizer.
==History==
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