Phenolic Resin Price — China Factory EXW 2026

Phenolic Resin price Spec: China national standards;2123 solid;2127 liquid

China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 1,706.19 / MT · VAT excluded -0.3097 (0.00%) as of 20261106

Newest Price 1,706.19

Price Date 20261106

Day's Change -0.31

Day's Range 1,706.19 - 1,705.88

Month's Change -70.72

Month's Range 1,706.19 - 1,635.48

Year's Change +513.6

Year's Range 1,706.19 - 1,192.59

Cost is the hidden constraint. Boron compounds add significant raw material expense, and the slower cure cycle reduces throughput in molding plants. So boron-modified resin is not ...

Also known as Formaldehyde,phenol polymer, Novolac, P-F-R-2, Paraformaldehyde, phenol polymer

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How does boron modification improve phenolic resin performance in high-temperature friction applications?

Cost is the hidden constraint. Boron compounds add significant raw material expense, and the slower cure cycle reduces throughput in molding plants. So boron-modified resin is not a drop-in replacement; it wins only where thermal fade and wear specs are stringent, like high-speed rail or heavy-duty truck brakes. For standard passenger car pads, cheaper modified novolacs often suffice.

Why does the same photoresist formula fail when switching phenolic resin suppliers?

Practical tip for formulators: run a simple dissolution rate test on the neat resin film before blending with DNQ. If the unexposed dissolution rate exceeds roughly 1 nm/s in standard TMAH developer, no inhibitor package will save you. Also, check batch-to-batch consistency of the low-Mw fraction; that is where most real-world substitutions fail.

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Phenolic Resin price context

What drives Phenolic Resin prices

How does boron modification improve phenolic resin performance in high-temperature friction applications?: Cost is the hidden constraint. Boron compounds add significant raw material expense, and the slower cure cycle reduces throughput in molding plants. So boron-mo...

Why does the same photoresist formula fail when switching phenolic resin suppliers?: Practical tip for formulators: run a simple dissolution rate test on the neat resin film before blending with DNQ. If the unexposed dissolution rate exceeds rou...

How we assess Phenolic Resin price

China factory / mainstream market EXW quotes (VAT excluded where shown) - not a single global public index

Regional and specification detail so buyers can compare like-for-like grades

Landed cost figures from our calculator are planning estimates, not a customs ruling

Overview

Phenolic resin (CAS 9003-35-4) is a synthetic polymer produced by the polycondensation of phenol and formaldehyde, typically appearing as a dark, brittle solid or viscous liquid. It is valued for its heat resistance, dimensional stability, and electrical insulation properties, serving as a foundational material in adhesives, composites, and electronics.

Electronics: used in printed circuit board laminates, epoxy molding compounds, and photoresists for IC and flat panel display manufacturing.
Industrial: serves as a binder in friction materials such as brake pads, as well as in abrasives, foundry sands, and thermal insulation foams.
Aerospace & construction: applied in high-strength composites, phenolic prepregs, and lightweight fire-retardant panels.

China's phenolic resin capacity has grown steadily, with production dominated by industrial grades; electronic-grade resin for high-end applications still relies partly on imports. Environmental regulations are pushing producers toward low-phenol, low-aldehyde, and modified high-performance products. The market is fragmented with many players, though leading firms hold significant share.

Key domestic producers:
Shengquan Group – largest domestic producer, with electronic-grade and aerospace applications.
Yushiju Chemical – major industrial-grade supplier.
Dynea (China) – specialty resin applications.
Hangmo New Materials – industrial and modified grades.
Laiwu Runda – diversified resin products.

Properties

Name

Phenolic Resin

Formaldehyde,phenol polymer

Novolac

P-F-R-2

Paraformaldehyde, phenol polymer

CAS Number

9003-35-4

HS Code

3909400000

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Phenolic Resin price Spec: China national standards;2123 solid;2127 liquid

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Opinions

How does boron modification improve phenolic resin performance in high-temperature friction applications?

Why does the same photoresist formula fail when switching phenolic resin suppliers?

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