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Data Legend. The BPA price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 6 locations, as follows:
- US: transaction, cif
- China: transaction, cif
- Middle East: transaction, cif, Saudi Arabia
- S. America: transaction, cif, Brazil
- SE Asia: transaction, cif, Thailand
- Europe: transaction, fob, Netherlands
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Price Dynamics. The Bisphenol A price in United States decreased during September 2018 to 1,860 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 18% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Bisphenol A prices in United States increased significantly by 34%. Meanwhile, in China, the average price of Bisphenol A amounted to 1,760 USD per metric ton, from 1,160 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Bisphenol A price in China is 4% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Bisphenol A in Saudi Arabia declined slightly throughout September 2018, reaching 1,590 USD per metric ton. The price in Saudi Arabia is 0.6% lower than the average price in the previous month and 38% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Bisphenol A prices in Brazil were flat during September 2018, and were rise when compared to the average price in the preceding yeara rise of 68% from the previous year’s price.
The Bisphenol A prices in Thailand experienced a modest decline of 60 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 1,780 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Thailand meant a decrease of 3% on a monthly basis and a rise of 56% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in September 2018, the Bisphenol A price in Netherlands witnessed a decline of 30 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 1,620 USD per metric ton. The September 2018 price in Netherlands is 28% higher than the price one year before.
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About Bisphenol A. BPA (a.k.a. Bisphenol A, Diphenylolpropane) is a synthetic organic compound. It was first synthesized in 1891 by Dianin from the acid catalysed condensation of phenol and acetone and has been produced industrially to be used as a starting material in the synthesis of epoxy resins since about 1920. Its commercial development has increased continually following the growth of the plastics industry.
Bisphenol A is colorless, flammable, solid at room temperature, with a mild phenolic odor, soluble in organic solvents and poorly soluble in water (0.344 wt% at 83 °C). As a high production volume chemical, Bisphenol A is used in a wide range of plastic materials.
Bisphenol A is commonly stored and sold as a white solid in flaked or prilled form. The storage for unlimited time in stainless steel containers is not recommended. Bisphenol A dust can create explosive mixtures with air, so the chemical must kept in containers tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. It must also be stored in an area without drain or sewer access, separated from acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, strong oxidants, strong bases and food and feedstuffs. It should be transported away from heat sources and strong oxidizers and its pneumatic conveying must be under nitrogen because of the danger of dust explosions.
As previously mentioned, commercial production of Bisphenol A is based on condensation of phenol and acetone. Alternative routes starting from phenol and methylacetylene and phenol and cumene have also been reported but have not become commercially available. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Bisphenol A are listed below.
- Phenol + acetone (carbonyl condensation, catalyzed by hydrochloric acid)
The uses and applications of BPA may vary according to its specification. The main forms of BPA are epoxy grade (95% minimum purity) and polycarbonate grade (99.5% minimum purity).
Bisphenol A is mainly used to produce high-grade plastics. It is employed in the production of polymers, especially polycarbonates and epoxy resins, but also rubbers and resins. It is also used as flame retardant, fungicide, antioxidant, antimicrobial (and antioxidant) in cosmetics, and as an intermediate for high-grade thermosets, thermoplastics, and raw materials for varnishes.
