METHOD FOR PRODUCING THERMOSETTING PHENOLIC RESINS AND PHENOLIC RESINS OBTAINABLE BY THE METHOD

The present invention relates to a method for producing thermosetting phenolic resins as well as thermosetting phenolic resins. In particular, the invention relates to a method for producing thermosetting phenolic resins, comprising at least one polycondensation product obtained by polycondensation of phenolic compounds with HMF and thermosetting phenolic resins obtainable by the method. The invention also relates to the use of the thermosetting phenolic resins for the production of plywood, wood fiber composite, chipboard or multilayer boards.