Bakelite: First Synthetic Plastic

Bakelite was a significant invention in the history of plastics. It was the first commercial synthetic plastic. Bakelite was used in a variety of applications. Its invention marked the beginning of the synthetic plastics industry. Bakelite was durable and versatile. It could be molded into different shapes and forms. The development of Bakelite paved the way for modern plastics. Bakelite's impact can still be seen today in the plastics industry.