Illinois Plastic and Phenolic Parts Molding Facilities — Asbestos Exposure

Phenolic resin and plastic parts molding facilities in and near Illinois where asbestos was blended directly into molding compounds as a filler or reinforcement. This is a less-known but well-documented exposure pathway involving manufacturers like Bakelite (Union Carbide), Durez, Monsanto Resinox, Plenco, and Rogers Corporation.

About Illinois Plastic and Phenolic Parts Molding Facilities — Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos-impregnated phenolic molding compounds were used in electrical components, automotive parts (brake pads, clutch facings, distributor caps), appliance handles, and industrial parts. Workers were exposed during compounding (handling raw asbestos with phenolic resin), at the press (where heated compounds released fibers), during deflashing and machining of finished parts, and through ambient dust in molding facilities. Documented defendants include UCC/Bakelite, Durez, Monsanto Resinox, Rogers Corp, Plenco, GE, and Westinghouse.

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Union Carbide Cicero Illinois

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Plenco Plastics Engineering Company Chicago Illinois

Plenco (Plastics Engineering Company), founded in Chicago, manufactured thermoset phenolic molding compounds containing asbestos. Workers who processed Plenco …

Chicago, IL April 29, 2026 14 min read

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Resinoid Engineering Corporation Lisle Illinois

Workers at Resinoid Engineering Corporation in Illinois were exposed to asbestos through thermoset phenolic molding compound — asbestos was blended directly …

Lisle, IL April 29, 2026 10 min read

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Western Electric Hawthorne Works Cicero Illinois

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Cicero, IL April 29, 2026 13 min read

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