Phenol-formaldehyde Resin Market:
Overview
Phenol
formaldehyde resins (PF) are also known as phenolic resins. Formaldehyde forms
−CH2− bridges between two phenol molecules, producing chains. Linear chains are
obtained when the reaction ratio is 1:1. Phenol, however, may also react with a
third formaldehyde molecule. Whenever this happens, a branch is formed in the
chain. Phenol-formaldehyde resins are synthetic polymers that are obtained
through the reaction of phenol or substituted phenol with formaldehyde.
Phenol-formaldehyde Resin Market: Key Segments
Based on
production, phenol formaldehyde resins can be categorized into two types. These
are called Novolacs and Resoles. Novolac resins are produced under acidic
condition with excess phenol, while resol resins are produced under basic
conditions with excess formaldehyde. Novolacs are phenol-formaldehyde resin
with a formaldehyde to phenol molar ratio of less than one. The polymerization
is brought to completion using acid catalysts such as oxalic acid, hydrochloric
acid, or sulfonate acids. This method of production restricts the formaldehyde
to the production of a prepolymer known as novolac, which can be moulded and
then cured with the addition of more formaldehyde and heat. In the first
method, phenol and formaldehyde react directly and produce a thermosetting
network polymer. There are many variations in both production and input
materials that are used to produce a wide variety of resins for special
purposes.
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Phenol-formaldehyde Resin Market: Drivers & Restraints
Phenol-formaldehyde
resin was one of the earliest marketed synthetic polymers under the trade-name
Bakelite. It has long been used as an insulator for switches and other electric
devices. The presence of phenol groups gives phenol formaldehyde an unpleasant
dark color. Phenol-formaldehyde resin happen sometimes to bind directly,
without −CH2− bridges, forming condensed aromatic rings that are black in color
and are responsible for darkening of many products, such as rotting fruit or
white cloth yellowed by time. Phenol resin usage is declining nowadays because
of competition from modern plastics. The small production still present is
mainly of cheap, low-quality items such as pieces for games.
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In terms
of application, the global phenol-formaldehyde resin market can be segmented
into laminates, insulation, molding compound, wood adhesives, and others. The
most important application of phenol-formaldehyde resin is in the production of
composite boards, such as plastic laminate. The boards comprise a relatively
incoherent material pasted with a phenol resin acting as a glue. Composite
boards are used mostly for workbench tops but may also have higher prized
usages in floors, doors, parts of machines, and printed circuit boards.
Phenol-formaldehyde Resin Market: Regional Outlook
Based on
region, the global phenol-formaldehyde resin market can be categorized into
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East &
Africa. Asia Pacific dominates the global phenol-formaldehyde resin market,
followed by North America. The phenol-formaldehyde resin market in Asia Pacific
is anticipated to expand during the forecast period due an increase in demand
from the building and construction industry. The growth is mainly attributed to
an increase in rates of industrialization and globalization across the globe.
Demand for phenol-formaldehyde resin is also expected to increase from the
automotive and electronics industries. China is anticipated to be a prominent
country of the phenol-formaldehyde resin market, followed by other emerging
economies in Asia Pacific. Asia Pacific is a dominant region of the
phenol-formaldehyde resin market, owing to rapid urbanization in the region.
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Phenol-formaldehyde Resin Market: Key Players
Key
players in the global phenol-formaldehyde resin market include CIECH S.A., BASF
SE, Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd., DIC Corporation, and Mitsui Chemicals,
Inc.
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