Name: 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol
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Price: 1542.00 USD
Availability: InStock

4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol Price Information

Newest Price 1,542

Price Date 20260909

Day's Change +7.78

Day's Range 1,542 - 1,549.78

Month's Change -1,538.11

Month's Range 1,538.11 - 0

Year's Change +242.4

Year's Range 1,411.23 - 1,168.83

Opinions

Why is bisphenol A under scrutiny in consumer products beyond food packaging?

The textile angle is new and could disrupt supply chains. Brands may start requesting BPA-free certifications for synthetic fabrics, which would require changes in polyester production catalysts. Chinese textile chemical suppliers should monitor this closely as it could create niche opportunities for BPA-free additives.

How is the EU's new BPA ban reshaping global bisphenol A trade flows?

Watch the ripple effect on epoxy resin demand in Europe. If EU canners switch to non-BPA linings, Chinese epoxy exporters may see reduced orders. Conversely, Chinese producers with advanced purification technology could capture niche EU demand for compliant BPA derivatives.

What is driving the recent surge in China's bisphenol A prices?

The supply-side shock narrative is real, but don't overlook the demand side. Epoxy resin operating rates remain subdued, and polycarbonate capacity additions are not translating into proportionate BPA offtake. Any sustained rally needs genuine downstream restocking, not just speculative tightness.

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Overview

4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, BPA, CAS 80-05-7) is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a mild phenolic odor, melting at 158–159°C and sparingly soluble in water. It is a key industrial intermediate for producing polycarbonate (PC) plastics and epoxy resins.

Food contact: used in coatings for food and beverage cans, as well as in PC water bottles and tableware, though migration into food is a health concern.
Consumer goods: a color developer in thermal paper for receipts, tickets, and lottery slips, where skin contact can lead to absorption.
Industrial: raw material for epoxy resins, polycarbonate, polysulfone, and other high-performance polymers used in electronics, coatings, and adhesives.
Regulatory: restricted in food-contact materials in the EU and Canada, with bans on PC baby bottles and thermal paper containing BPA above set thresholds.

China's production has expanded significantly in recent years, with new capacity reducing import dependence, though domestic supply remains tight relative to downstream PC and epoxy resin demand. The market is entering a phase of oversupply as multiple new plants come online.

Key domestic producers:
Covestro (Shanghai) – large-scale PC-grade BPA producer.
Changchun Chemical – major supplier with integrated downstream epoxy resin operations.
Lihuayi Weiyuan – active in BPA and downstream PC production.
Sinopec Mitsubishi – joint venture producing BPA for regional markets.

Properties

Name

4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol

2,2-Bis (4-hydroxyphenol) propane

2,2-Bis(4,4'-hydroxyphenyl)propane

2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-propa

2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane

CAS Number

80-05-7

EINECS No.

201-245-8

Risk Codes

S26;S36/37/39;S45;S46;S39;S36/37;S61

Safety Description

R37;R41;R43;R62;R52

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4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol Price Information

Opinions

Why is bisphenol A under scrutiny in consumer products beyond food packaging?

How is the EU's new BPA ban reshaping global bisphenol A trade flows?

What is driving the recent surge in China's bisphenol A prices?

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On September 9, Chang Chun Chemical raised its Bisphenol A (BPA) quotation.

Jiangsu Ruiheng's bisphenol A unit is in operation, with its quotation raised by RMB 100/ton.

On September 9, the bisphenol A (BPA) unit of Nantong Xingchen was shut down.

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