尿素甲醛树脂（UF）是一种透明的热固性塑胶。在弱基（氨或吡啶）内加入甲醛和尿素，加热，经缩合反应，便会合成尿素甲醛树脂。

它在1920年代出现在市场。它曾常用于制造电器外壳、电话听筒、收音机，但现时它多被密胺取代。

1970年代，在欧美气候寒冷的地区，流行在房屋外墙的空间注入尿素甲醛。尿素甲醛会成泡沫状，有保暖功效。这称隔热措施称为UFFI。如果施工过程不当，会有过多的甲醛排出。甲醛气味浓烈，如果通风不良便很易察觉。由于甲醛对人体有害，1980年代加拿大和美国等地曾立法禁用UFFI。但后来发现甲醛排放会随时间减少，加上正确施工、通风良好的楼房甲醛不足以造成明显健康损害量，所以禁令取消了。甲醛的安全水平是0.1 ppm或以下。

Urea-formaldehyde, also known as urea-methanal, so named for its common synthesis pathway and overall structure, is a non-transparent thermosetting resin or plastic, made from urea and formaldehyde heated in the presence of a base. These resins are used in adhesives, finishes, particle board, MDF, and molded objects. UF and related amino resins are considered a class of thermosetting resins of which urea-formaldehyde resins make up 80% produced globally. Examples of amino resins use include in automobile tires to improve the bonding of rubber to tire cord, in paper for improving tear strength, in molding electrical devices, jar caps, etc.