2024/04/26

Product Introduction to C9 Cold-Polymerized Petroleum Resin

C9 cold‑polymerized petroleum resin is produced by cracking C9 feedstock; under the action of a catalyst, carbon cationic active centers are formed, initiating chain‑growth polymerization. Consequently, it is not a high‑molecular‑weight polymer but rather a low‑molecular‑weight oligomer with a molecular weight ranging from 300 to 3,000.

2024/04/26

Test Methods for C9 Petroleum Resin

Product model C9 features a low acid value, excellent miscibility, and superior resistance to water, ethanol, and chemicals. It exhibits chemical stability in both acidic and alkaline environments and offers outstanding viscosity control and thermal stability.

2024/04/26

Product Applications of C9 Cold-Polymerized Petroleum Resin

This product is primarily used as an additive in industries such as paints, rubber, adhesives, inks, plastic floor tiles, and modified asphalt.

2024/04/26

Performance and Functions of C9 Petroleum Resin

Paint: Paint formulations primarily utilize high softening-point C9 petroleum resins, DCPD resins, and C5/C9 copolymer resins. The incorporation of petroleum resins enhances the paint’s gloss, improves film adhesion, increases hardness, and boosts resistance to acids and alkalis.

2024/04/26

Packaging and Storage of Petroleum Resin

This product may be transported by truck, ship, or train. Please take precautions against fire, sunlight, and rain, and avoid manual handling. Packaging shall consist of 25-kg multi-layer composite paper bags, or bulk bags with a net weight of 500 kg or 1,000 kg.

2024/04/26

The petroleum resin market is poised for new growth.

As temperatures rise, construction projects and roadworks across various regions are gradually resuming. However, given the lengthy lead times associated with such infrastructure development, demand for petroleum resin used in road‑marking paints has yet to fully materialize. Moreover, this spring’s heavy rainfall nationwide has further delayed project schedules, leaving domestic demand for petroleum resin in the road‑marking sector still subdued. Consequently, import volumes have declined. Meanwhile, driven by overseas market demand, higher‑quality domestic producers continue to honor their international contracts, thereby easing inventory pressures.

2024/04/26

The outlook for petroleum resin is bullish and should not be underestimated.

Corporate production costs are set to rise further, and with raw material and crude oil prices climbing, there is no prospect of a downward correction in petroleum resin prices—prices are likely to continue surging. We once again urge all our existing and new customers to prepare themselves mentally and stock up accordingly.

2024/04/26

Structure and Properties of Petroleum Resins in Printing Inks

Solubility and release properties of petroleum resins. Solubility refers to a resin’s ability to dissolve in various solvents. In ink formulation, resins are typically used in liquid form; therefore, solid resins must exhibit sufficient solubility to be effectively employed. Even some resins that are already liquid may require solvent dilution to reduce their viscosity before they can be applied.

2024/04/26

Are today’s eyeglass lenses all made of petroleum-based resin?

Resin is a hydrocarbon secretion derived from various plants, particularly conifers. It is valued for its unique chemical structure and its utility as an ingredient in latex paints and adhesives.