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Data Legend. The Epoxy Resins price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- US: Epoxy Resins, United States, transaction, cif
- EUR: Epoxy Resins, Europe, transaction, fob, Germany
- SEA: Epoxy Resins, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, fob, Thailand
- CN: Epoxy Resins, China, transaction, cif
- MDE: Epoxy Resins, Middle East, transaction, cif, Saudi Arabia
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Price Dynamics. The Epoxy Resins price in United States increased during November 2018 to 4,380 USD per metric ton, which represents a rise of 4% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Epoxy Resins prices in United States increased significantly by 24%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Epoxy Resins amounted to 4,210 USD per metric ton, from 3,810 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Epoxy Resins price in Germany is 0.7% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Epoxy Resins in China rose slightly throughout November 2018, reaching 3,760 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 0.3% higher than the average price in the previous month and 13% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Epoxy Resins prices in Thailand decreased modestly during November 2018, reaching 3,190 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 2% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 12% from the previous year’s price.
The Epoxy Resins prices in Saudi Arabia experienced a modest decline of 90 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 3,420 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Saudi Arabia meant a decrease of 3% on a monthly basis and a rise of 18% on a yearly basis.
About Epoxy Resins. Epoxy Resins consist of polymeric materials presenting more than one three-membered ring known as the epoxide group. Most of the industrially important epoxy resins are bi- or multifunctional epoxides. There is a great variety of types of epoxy resins, which can be cured or uncured with varying properties. Liquid Epoxy Resins (LER), Solid Epoxy Resins (SER) and Bisphenol F are major examples of uncured Epoxy Resins; while Phenol Novolac Epoxy Resins (EPN) and Cresol Novolac Epoxy Resins (ECN) are examples of cured resins.
LER consist of crude DGEBA (diglycidyl ether bisphenol A) and are the most important intermediates in epoxy resin technology. SER based on DGEBA are derived of LER via two processes: taffy process and fusion process. Their main characteristics are: degree of polymerization, epoxide equivalent weight (EEW), molecular weight (MW), and viscosity. EPN are made by epoxidation of the phenol-formaldehyde condensates (novolacs). They range from a high viscosity liquid to a solid. Their performance and end use is highly dependent on the cure process and cure agent used. ECN are analogous to EPN. They present better formulated stability and lower moisture absorption, but at higher costs.
The transportation and storage of Epoxy Resins vary according to the Resin composition and formula. Most of them derive from DGEBA (liquid epoxy resin), which may crystalize at room temperature, although the change in quality observed is little to none. To avoid crystallization, the resin can be stored in moderately elevated temperature according to its grade (a typical range is from 50 to 55 °C). Epoxy Resins should be stored in cool, dry places, in tightly closed containers, to prevent the loss of volatiles and moisture absorption.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Epoxy Resins are listed below.
- Bisphenol A + epichlorohydrin (dehydrochlorination)
The uses and applications of Epoxy Resins may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Epoxy Resins are industrial grade; and medical grade.
