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Creeper - 19 Nov 2004 13:34 GMT

I'm looking for some Phenolic Aldehyde resin, having great trouble
sourcing the stuff.

I've been informed that this (or a very similar substance) is used in
darkrooms. Perhaps something like pyrogallol?

Any advice would be met with tremendous appreciation.

Thanks in advance.

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PATRICK GAINER - 21 Nov 2004 01:53 GMT

>I'm looking for some Phenolic Aldehyde resin, having great trouble
>sourcing the stuff.
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>Thanks in advance.
>

Looks like a casting compound to me. Are you putting us on? Look under
epoxy. Do a Google. It is not like pyrogallol. It's probably used in the
construction of darkroom sinks and developer tanks.

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Creeper - 22 Nov 2004 10:19 GMT

> Looks like a casting compound to me.

Yes, that is the idea.

>Are you putting us on?

I'm not sure. What do you mean?

> Do a Google. It is not like pyrogallol.

I've done extensive googling, but I can't find the right info. It
seems to be similar to the old Bakelite resin, but I can't find
anywhere that supplies the stuff.

Thanks.

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Morton Klotz - 23 Nov 2004 18:23 GMT

>> Looks like a casting compound to me.
>Yes, that is the idea.
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>
>Thanks.

You can't buy it because it is a solid mass. You have to make it just
before use from phenol and formaldehyde. Both ingredients are toxic.
I would not use it unless you have had some training in chemistry.
There are other casting compounds available which may be suitable for
your application. Do a Google search.

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