Hydrogenated Bisphenol A Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth 2024
Hydrogenated
bisphenol A (HBPA) is a saturated dialchol with a cycloaliphatic
structure produced by dehydrogenating bisphenol. With a configuration
similar to bisphenol A, it is available as a white, flaked material
soluble in a wide range of organic solvents. Hydrogenated bisphenol is
used as a raw material for various engineering plastics and paints such
as epoxy, unsaturated polyester, polycarbonate, polyurethane,
polyacrylate, and polysulphone. It is also employed in the preparation
of alkyd, polyester, and epoxy resins, in which color stability and
improved weatherability are important to ensure lasting quality.
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The
aromatic groups of bisphenol A are highly rigid, leading to polymers
with mechanical strength and high glass transition temperatures. As a
result, bisphenol-based resins and polymers find application in consumer
products and medical devices. For instance, bisphenol-derived resins
are employed in coil and can coatings in food & beverages
containers. Bisphenol-based polycarbonates and their copolymers also
produce baby bottles, tableware, and water bottles, apart from
applications in casting, laminating, coatings, and fiber production.
In
recent years, bisphenol-based resins have been under scrutiny due to
health concerns. These polymers are susceptible to degradation and
yellowing upon exposure to light, heat, and certain chemicals. With
their degradation, BPA and its derivatives can make their way into the
content of the food and beverage containers or medical storage devices
and subsequently into the body. This is where hydrogenated bisphenol A
polymers come into the picture. HBPA polymers exhibit hydrolytic
stability, heat & chemical resistance, and low toxicity.
Additionally, with upgrading technology, HBPA-based polymers can be
formulated for their high flexibility and excellent adhesion.
The
market for HBPA can be segmented by type into the epoxy resin-used,
unsaturated polyester resin-used, and other varieties. Based on
application, the market can be bifurcated into the epoxy resin and
unsaturated polyester resin categories. Epoxy resins containing HBPA are
employed for making paints, adhesives, a variety of protective
coatings, as well as electrical laminates for printed circuit boards
(PCBs). Cured epoxy resin offers protective liners on the inside of cans
used for packing foods and beverages to maintain their quality. Because
of a combination of desirable properties such as toughness, chemical
resistance, and adhesion, HBPA is also used in protective coatings.
In
terms of regional outlook, Asia Pacific dominated the global HBPA
market, accounting for a share of over 50% in the total consumption in
2015. It represents a majorly important market for the HBPA industry,
mainly driven by emerging economies such as China and India. The overall
HBPA market is propelled by increasing demand from key end-user
industries such as automobiles, construction, can manufacturing, and
electrical & electronics. However, volatile crude oil prices have
remained a major concern for manufacturers of HBPA and they may act as a
restraint.
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Key
players operating in the global Hydrogenated bisphenol A market include
Maruzen Petrochemical, New Japan Chemical, Way Pharm, Milliken
Chemical, Avera Chemicals Inc. Yangzhou Baohua Chemical Technology
Development Co.,Ltd., and Puyang Huicheng Electronic Materials.

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