To make polyoxymethylene copolymer, formaldehyde is generally converted to trioxane. This is done by acid catalysis (either sulfuric acid or acidic ion exchange resins) and concurrent removal of the trioxane by distillation or extraction.

How is Polyoxymethylene made?

How is POM made? Polyoxymethylene, like other plastics, starts with the distillation of hydrocarbon fuels into lighter groups called “fractions” some of which are combined with other catalysts to produce plastics (typically via polymerization or polycondensation).

How is Delrin made?

Manufactured Delrin® plastic parts are generally created through either injection molding or extrusion processes and the finished material can be used for a wide range of applications.