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Petroleum Hydrocarbon Resin Price Information Spec: 10#;DR-2100;HD1100;HM-1000;LR68;PRS-5100;R1100w;S2100

Newest Price 1,002.34

Price Date 20261023

Day's Change +0.22

Day's Range 1,002.34 - 1,002.56

Month's Change +45.81

Month's Range 1,002.34 - 1,048.14

Year's Change -129.29

Year's Range 1,002.34 - 1,131.63

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How do C5, C9, and DCPD petroleum resins differ in performance for adhesives and coatings?

For hot-melt adhesives, resin compatibility with the elastomer is decisive. Mismatched polarity raises storage modulus and kills tack, peel, and shear strength simultaneously. Always run a full compatibility test before switching resin grades.

Why is the petroleum resin testing standard GB/T 24138-2009 considered outdated for today's market?

Until the new standard lands, buyers should specify their own test matrix. Softening point alone is insufficient; bromine value and thermal stability are critical for predicting performance in hot-melt and road-marking applications.

Latest News

C5 petroleum resin maintains steady essential demand, with prices trending upward while remaining stable.

1d ago

Downward Adjustment in Profit Margins for the Industrial Pyrolysis C9 Value Chain (October 16–22, 2026)

1d ago

C5 Industry Chain Market Morning Brief

1d ago

Cost-side support remains evident, with prices for cracked C9 rising (Oct 16–22, 2026)

2d ago

Here is the professional translation for your request: September 2026 Export Statistics of Petroleum Resin (By Country of Production and Sales)

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Petroleum Resin Import Statistics for September 2026 (By Country of Origin/Production)

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Overview

Petroleum hydrocarbon resin (CAS 68131-77-1) is a synthetic amorphous resin derived from petroleum cracking by-products, appearing as a solid with a density of 0.908 at 20°C and a boiling point of 400°C. It functions primarily as a tackifier and modifier across adhesives, coatings, and rubber applications.

Adhesives: serves as a key tackifying resin in hot-melt adhesives and pressure-sensitive tapes, replacing natural rosin and terpene resins.
Coatings: improves adhesion, weather resistance, and chemical stability in paints and protective building coatings.
Rubber: acts as a tackifier in rubber compounds for seals, gaskets, and waterproofing materials.
Packaging: hydrogenated grades enhance barrier properties and printability in food packaging materials.

China's production landscape is dominated by C5 aliphatic, C9 aromatic, and DCPD cycloaliphatic grades, with hydrogenated DCPD resin capacity expanding to meet strong domestic demand. Feedstock price volatility, particularly for cracked C5, has pressured producer margins, while the country maintains a largely self-sufficient supply for general grades.

Key domestic producers:
Sinopec Qilu – major C5 resin producer in northern China.
PetroChina – integrated producer of C5 and C9 resin feedstocks.

Properties

Name: Petroleum Hydrocarbon Resin

Aliphatic hydrocarbon resins

C5 Petroleum Resin

C5 petroleum resins

C5Hydrocarbon Resin
CAS Number: 68131-77-1
EINECS No.: 265-116-8
HS Code: 3911100000

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Petroleum Hydrocarbon Resin Price Information Spec: 10#;DR-2100;HD1100;HM-1000;LR68;PRS-5100;R1100w;S2100

Opinions

How do C5, C9, and DCPD petroleum resins differ in performance for adhesives and coatings?

Why is the petroleum resin testing standard GB/T 24138-2009 considered outdated for today's market?

Latest News

C5 petroleum resin maintains steady essential demand, with prices trending upward while remaining stable.

Downward Adjustment in Profit Margins for the Industrial Pyrolysis C9 Value Chain (October 16–22, 2026)

C5 Industry Chain Market Morning Brief

Cost-side support remains evident, with prices for cracked C9 rising (Oct 16–22, 2026)

Here is the professional translation for your request: September 2026 Export Statistics of Petroleum Resin (By Country of Production and Sales)

Petroleum Resin Import Statistics for September 2026 (By Country of Origin/Production)

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Petroleum Hydrocarbon Resin Price Information Spec: 10#;DR-2100;HD1100;HM-1000;LR68;PRS-5100;R1100w;S2100

Opinions

How do C5, C9, and DCPD petroleum resins differ in performance for adhesives and coatings?

Why is the petroleum resin testing standard GB/T 24138-2009 considered outdated for today's market?

Latest News

C5 petroleum resin maintains steady essential demand, with prices trending upward while remaining stable.

Downward Adjustment in Profit Margins for the Industrial Pyrolysis C9 Value Chain (October 16–22, 2026)

C5 Industry Chain Market Morning Brief

Cost-side support remains evident, with prices for cracked C9 rising (Oct 16–22, 2026)

Here is the professional translation for your request: **September 2026 Export Statistics of Petroleum Resin (By Country of Production and Sales)**

Petroleum Resin Import Statistics for September 2026 (By Country of Origin/Production)

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Here is the professional translation for your request: September 2026 Export Statistics of Petroleum Resin (By Country of Production and Sales)