A method is described for reducing the rate of water uptake of casein fibers and plastics. The method involves treating formaldehyde-hardened casein products with resorcinol and formaldehyde, drying, and heating. Optimum conditions for this treatment are described. The results indicate that resorcinol forms crossbonds with casein and formaldehyde.
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