The first thermosetting polymers, trademarked “Bakelite”, was invented in 1909 by Leo Hendrik Baekeland.

What was the first thermoset plastic?

On This Day – December 07 : The first thermosetting manmade plastic was patented on this day in 1909. “Bakelite” (polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolan- hydride) takes its name from its inventor, the Belgian chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland.

Where does thermosetting plastic come from?

In general, thermoset products are made through liquid molding processes. The polymers and other agents are fed into tanks or barrels, where they are heated to a liquid state and mixed. Then the liquid polymers and other agents are injected into a mold cavity.