In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plastic

In an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led to the groundbreaking development of Bakelite, heralded as the first fully synthetic plastic. This remarkable resin, renowned for its durability and heat resistance, revolutionized manufacturing processes.

Raccontata daeconomictimes.indiatimes.com