a synthetic plastic that he used as a substitute for ivory in billiard balls. In 1907, yet another fluke led to Leo Baekeland inadvertently inventing the first fully synthetic plastic, Bakelite, while ...

We live in a synthetic society. Our garments, ​​suspended in closets and woven with a blend of nylon and polyester, are ...

In 1993 Bakelite was designated an ACS National Historical Chemical Landmark in recognition of its significance as the world's first synthetic plastic. The "retro" appeal of old Bakelite products ...