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Data Legend. The Resorcinol price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- US: transaction, cif
- China: transaction, fob
- S. America: transaction, cif, Brazil
- Europe: transaction, fob, Belgium
- SE Asia: transaction, cif, India
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Price Dynamics. The Resorcinol price in United States decreased during September 2018 to 8,050 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 10% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Resorcinol prices in United States increased significantly by 76%. Meanwhile, in China, the average price of Resorcinol amounted to 8,800 USD per metric ton, from 4,910 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Resorcinol price in China is 0.9% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Resorcinol in Brazil rose slightly throughout September 2018, reaching 8,780 USD per metric ton. The price in Brazil is 2% higher than the average price in the previous month and 45% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Resorcinol prices in Belgium increased during September 2018, reaching 9,540 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 5% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 78% from the previous year’s price.
The Resorcinol prices in India experienced a decline of 500 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 11,300 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in India meant a decrease of 4% on a monthly basis and a rise of 106% on a yearly basis.
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About Resorcinol. Resorcinol (a.k.a. Benzene-1,3-diol) is an organic compound in the aromatic alcohol class structurally similar to phenol, but with another hydroxyl group attached to the carbon ring (specifically 2 atoms of carbon away from the other one). It is a white crystalline powder, with a sweet odor, insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents. Resorcinol is a synthetic alcohol and has been produced for more than 100 years. It has its main uses in the production of plastics/rubber and adhesives.
Resorcinol is classified as class 1 in flammability by the NFPA (flash point at 127°C), so it should be transported and stored away from heat sources. It is slightly more toxic than phenol and, in some places, like the EU, resorcinol must have a “harmful” label attached to its recipient.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Resorcinol are listed below.
- Benzene + sulfur trioxide (sulfonation/alkali fusion),
- m-Diisopropylbenzene (liquid phase oxidation or hydroperoxidation, coproduced with acetone)
The uses and applications of Resorcinol may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Resorcinol are reagent grade (98% minimum purity); United States Pharmacopeia (USP)/technical grade (99% minimum purity); crude; and powder.
Resorcinol is mainly used in the production of tires and other reinforced rubber products (such as conveyor belts and driving belts); rubber tackifiers; wood adhesives; manufacturing of a wide range of resins; paints; dyes; inks; antimicrobial in pharmaceuticals; and laminated wood beams.
