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Data Legend. The Polyisoprene price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 6 locations, as follows:
- US: transaction, fob
- Europe: transaction, cif, Germany
- S. America: transaction, cif, Brazil
- Middle East: transaction, cif, Turkey
- NE Asia: transaction, fob, Russia
- C. Europe: transaction, cif, Poland
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Price Dynamics. The Polyisoprene price in United States decreased during September 2018 to 1,970 USD per metric ton, which represents a decline of 5% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Polyisoprene prices in United States decreased by 6%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Polyisoprene amounted to 2,120 USD per metric ton, from 2,380 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Polyisoprene price in Germany is 10% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Polyisoprene in Brazil declined considerably throughout September 2018, reaching 1,610 USD per metric ton. The price in Brazil is 9% lower than the average price in the previous month and 21% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, Polyisoprene prices in Turkey increased modestly during September 2018, reaching 1,680 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 3% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 11% from the previous year’s price.
The Polyisoprene prices in Russia experienced a modest decline of 10 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 1,370 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Russia meant a decrease of 0.7% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 16% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in September 2018, the Polyisoprene price in Poland witnessed a decline of 20 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 1,440 USD per metric ton. The September 2018 price in Poland is 23% lower than the price one year before.
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About Polyisoprene. Polyisoprene (a.k.a. IR, Synthetic Rubber) is a thermoplastic elastomer, and the main component of natural rubber. It is formed by polymerization of isoprene in the presence of Ziegler-Natta catalyst. Synthetic Polyisoprene and natural rubber have the same type of applications, being used mainly in tires, belts, gaskets, hoses, foam rubber, molded and mechanical goods, bottle nipples, gloves, caulking, sealants, etc.
Polyisoprene's recommended storage is in lined metal can, plastic pail, or polyliner drums. The polymer should also be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area, away from strong oxidizing materials.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Polyisoprene are listed below.
- Isoprene (Ziegler polymerisation)
The uses and applications of Polyisoprene may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Polyisoprene are United States Pharmacopeia (USP) grade; and food (FDA) grade.
Polyisoprene is used mainly as: elastomer for light colored goods (such as hoses, belts, gloves, etc); rubber bands; calendered rubber sheeting; fine fabric thread; golf ball thread; emollient in cosmetics; food-contact paper/paperboard; and rheology modifier for lubricants/oils. It is also used in adhesives; footwear; sponge products; tires; and pharmaceuticals goods.
