The most important use for paraformaldehyde is in the production of a large number of thermosetting resins, as well as urea, melamine, phenol, resorcinol and other similar reagents. These resins are used in the form of powders of moulding; in the industry of wood as adhesives for particle board, plywood and furniture; binding for brakes, abrasives and dyes resins casting and finishing resins for paper and textiles; as driers and agents for paints polishing; as insulation varnish for electrical parts
