In May, PVC prices were weak and fell, or rebounded and fluctuated in June
[introduction] In May, the domestic PVC market price was weak and downward, mainly because the downstream start-up of the terminal was limited, and the demand improved significantly. The expectation was not fulfilled. In June, the expectation of demand recovery still exists. There are still many PVC maintenance enterprises, and the fundamentals may improve. It is expected that PVC prices will rebound at a low level, but the rebound range still needs to pay attention to the degree of demand...
China's PVC export to fill the gap to price competition
Abstract [China's PVC export to fill the gap and turn to price competition] in 2021, China's PVC export ushered in a new height in history, with an annual export volume of 1.7538 million tons, far higher than the 1.0389 million tons in 2016. Since the fourth quarter of 2020, since the world's largest PVC exporter - the United States suffered from force majeure, China, the world's largest PVC producer, has ushered in the best export period. Superimposed on the cold wave of the Spring Festival in...
Titanium dioxide application summary
As we all know, titanium dioxide, with its excellent performance, has become the most widely used white pigment, coating, papermaking, plastics 1、 Application of titanium dioxide in coatings The coating is used on the surface of various products, playing the role of outer layer protection and beautiful color. Titanium dioxide is widely used in the coating to improve the chemical stability of the coating, improve its hiding power, weather resistance and corrosion resistance. In addition, the...
Tronox and Ishihara raised the price of titanium dioxide from July 1
Recently, Tronox, an overseas titanium dioxide giant, issued a price adjustment letter, saying that from July 1, 2022, the price of all titanium dioxide sold to the Asia Pacific region, except Japan, will increase by $300 / ton (about 1997 yuan / ton). In addition, due to the tight supply of raw materials, the delivery period of sea freight is set at 90 days, and we remind you that all order confirmations depend on the availability of products and whether the required delivery period is...
The price focus of PVC paste moved down in May
Introduction In May, the price focus of domestic PVC paste continued to move downward. Although the demand side improved month on month, it was still significantly weaker than that in the same period of previous years, which was one of the factors affecting the price decline in the month. In May, the price focus of domestic PVC paste continued to move downward. The average monthly price of large-scale materials delivered to the East China market was 10082 yuan / ton, down 3.50% month on month....
Titanium dioxide market starts to rise
Since the middle of May, the overall market price of titanium dioxide in China has been strong, and the confidence of the supply side has increased. A small number of manufacturers have followed the promotion of the dragon enterprise, opening a new round of small-scale price adjustment. At present, the mainstream prices of rutile and anatase titanium dioxide by sulfuric acid process in China are 19800-21500 yuan (ton price, the same below) and 18500-19800 yuan respectively, and the mainstream...
Function and application of polyvinyl alcohol
This paper introduces the function and application of polyvinyl alcohol in detail. Firstly, the physical and chemical properties of PVA are introduced. Polyvinyl alcohol, also known as PVA, is a water-soluble organic compound, which is generally a white or cream solid. According to the data of huayuan.com, its chemical structure formula is [c2h4o]n, and its relative molecular weight is 44.053. Soluble in water, slightly soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, insoluble in various organic solvents such...
China's PVC exports hit a new high in April
Introduction In April, China's PVC powder export data reached a new high. The net export volume exceeded market expectations, and the high export level effectively made up for the shortage of domestic demand. Although there is still support for short-term exports, there are signs of export weakness in the later stage. According to the data released by the General Administration of Customs of the people's Republic of China, the export volume of PVC powder in April 2022 was 278400 tons, a new...
The probability of PVC resin market warming is too high
Since May, the price of PVC has fluctuated due to the macro impact. Against the backdrop of high US inflation expectations, commodities collectively experienced a wave of decline in early May. Among them, PVC gradually stabilized and rebounded after the sharp decline. The price of calcium carbide method was around 8750 yuan / ton, and there was an obvious willingness to receive goods in the downstream. At present, the operating load of PVC has increased slightly, and the demand side focuses on...
Application of PVA powder in waterproof and mortar
PVA powder 1、 Raw material indexes of PVA products: viscosity, alcoholysis degree, product phase (color, transparency) Why use 88 instead of 99 for putty? The difference between 88 and 99 is that the PVA film of 88 is superior to 99 in strength and flexibility, water solubility, viscosity, adhesion and surface activity. 2、 Product fineness specification The fineness of powdered products is usually expressed by mesh. Refers to the number of holes on the screen surface of one inch. Therefore, the...
PVC inventory reduction and price rebound
Introduction to the report: Spot prices across the country fell. As of May 6, the ex factory price of type 5 calcium carbide method in Northwest China was around 8600 ~ 8700 yuan / ton. The market price of five type calcium carbide method in East China is about 8920 yuan / ton, that in South China is about 9000 yuan / ton, and that in North China is 8600 yuan / ton. In terms of foreign markets, CFR China is USD 1310 / ton and CFR India is USD 1530 / ton. CFR Southeast Asia $1395 / ton. FOB...
China's titanium dioxide output increased by 11% year-on-year in the first quarter
According to relevant statistics, in the first quarter of 2022, the cumulative output of titanium dioxide in China was about 1037300 tons, an increase of 11% over the same period last year, and the output increased by about 106700 tons. In March, China's titanium dioxide output reached a record high of 356500 tons, an increase of 5.07% month on month and 8.54% year-on-year. The output increased slightly, and the market started to increase In January, the output of titanium dioxide in China was...
Introduction to PVC
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is an important organic synthetic material in China. Its products have good physical and chemical properties and are widely used in industry, construction, agriculture, daily life, packaging, electric power, public utilities and other fields. From the perspective of product classification, PVC belongs to the synthetic resin category among the three synthetic materials (synthetic resin, synthetic fiber and synthetic rubber), including five general resins, polyethylene...
Testing standards and items of PVC
PVC is a homopolymer of vinyl chloride, which is called PVC for short. It is a thermoplastic resin polymerized by vinyl chloride under the action of initiator; It is a polymer material that uses a chlorine atom to replace a hydrogen atom in polyethylene. Common products: plates, pipes, doors and windows, wire skins, soles, toys, stationery, etc. What matters is the quality of PVC profile. The prerequisite for determining the quality of PVC profile is its formula composition, because poor...
The price of carbon black in Europe exceeded 15000 yuan, and the price of carbon black in China rose 600 yuan
On April 21, Cabot (China) announced that it would increase the price of all rubber carbon black sold by the company by 800 yuan per ton from May 1. After the news, the price rising sentiment accumulated in the domestic carbon black market broke out, and the mainstream carbon black manufacturers raised their prices by 600 yuan. In terms of cost, since January, the price of coal tar, the raw material of carbon black, has continued to rise at a high level. Especially in late March, the impact of...
Application of sodium hexametaphosphate in coatings and common problems
In the process of pigment dispersion, especially in the process of organic pigment dispersion, sodium hexametaphosphate manufacturers often encounter problems such as insufficient color rendering or transparency, poor rheology or stability. How to eliminate these problems by selecting appropriate raw materials and dispersed mechanical equipment, and what role does sodium hexametaphosphate play in coatings? Let's introduce it to you. The dispersion quality of pigments from sodium...
The price fluctuation of raw materials affects the price of carbon black
Carbon black market This week, affected by the epidemic control, the logistics and transportation of the domestic carbon black market were still blocked, and the overall operating load of carbon black enterprises remained low. When the downstream tire industry just needed support, the carbon black price continued to operate at a high level. In terms of raw materials, this week, due to the imbalance between regional supply and demand, the domestic high-temperature coal tar oil market was...
Supply and demand increased, and PVC fundamentals were strong in the second quarter
★ with the advent of seasonal maintenance, the PVC output may drop significantly in the second quarter Looking forward to the second quarter, as the new production capacity is very limited and the spring overhaul is coming, the PVC output may fall significantly. ★ the favorable export in the second quarter is expected to continue From January to February this year, China exported 254000 tons of PVC powder, a year-on-year decrease of 10%, but it is still at a high level. A large number of...
The supply of PVC paste resin increased slightly in the first quarter
Introduction In the first quarter, the supply and demand side of PVC paste resin market changed from strong to weak, and the supply side gradually increased, but the demand side did not see an obvious turning point for improvement, and the situation of market supply exceeding demand was gradually obvious. In April, the market supply side may still maintain a high level. Although the demand side is expected to improve, the inflection point is not clear. In the first quarter, the supply and...
Supply status of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) market in 2022
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is an organic compound and an important chemical raw material. The appearance is white flake, flocculent or powdery solid and tasteless. It is used to manufacture polyvinyl acetal, gasoline resistant pipeline and vinylon synthetic fiber, fabric treatment agent, emulsifier, paper coating, adhesive, glue, etc. China's PVA production capacity tends to be stable In the 21st century, the domestic polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) industry has developed rapidly, and the blind expansion...
Titanium dioxide market stabilized at a high level
Since April, the high price of domestic titanium dioxide market has stabilized. As of April 7, the mainstream prices of domestic sulfuric acid rutile and anatase titanium dioxide were 19800 ~ 21500 yuan (ton price, the same below) and 18500 ~ 19800 yuan respectively, and the mainstream prices of domestic and imported chlorinated rutile titanium dioxide were 23500 ~ 26000 yuan and 30500 ~ 32000 yuan respectively. At present, the domestic titanium dioxide trading market presents three...
Brief analysis of import and export of titanium dioxide from January to February 2022
Last week, the domestic titanium dioxide market fluctuated in a narrow range, and the market trading atmosphere was acceptable. At present, the quotation of domestic titanium dioxide is mostly in rutile type of 19000-21700 yuan / ton, and anatase type is mostly concentrated in 16500-18500 yuan / ton. In terms of market price, rutile type is mostly concentrated at 18500-20700 yuan / ton, and anatase type is mostly concentrated at 16500-17500 yuan / ton. According to the customs data, in January...
