Biphenol-A

Biphenol-A

Premium industrial-grade Bisphenol-A (BPA), available in high-purity white prills. Engineered as a fundamental bifunctional phenolic building block for manufacturing high-performance polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, and unsaturated polyester matrices.

  • Chemical Formula: $\text{C}_{15}\text{H}_{16}\text{O}_2$

  • Purity (GC): $\ge 99.8\%$

  • Primary Function: Core polymer monomer, structural cross-linking intermediate, and stabilizer

  • Key Properties: Symmetrical aromatic backbone, exceptionally low phenol monomer residue, and outstanding clarity metrics

  • Standard Packaging: 25kg multi-wall bags / 500kg to 1,000kg bulk super sacks

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Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a high-purity crystalline organic compound produced through the acid-catalyzed condensation reaction of phenol and acetone. Featuring two symmetrical phenolic rings, this rigid bifunctional monomer serves as an essential structural block in the global plastics and polymer industries. It delivers high mechanical impact strength, exceptional optical clarity, and robust thermal/chemical resistance to engineered materials.

Primary Industrial Applications

  • Polycarbonate Plastics: The largest commercial application for BPA. It reacts with phosgene or diphenyl carbonate to produce ultra-tough, optically clear polycarbonate resins used in optical lenses, automotive headlight housings, and impact-resistant glazing.

  • High-Performance Epoxy Resins: Reacts with epichlorohydrin to synthesize diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA), the core backbone of industrial epoxy coatings, heavy-duty floorings, marine primers, and structural wind turbine adhesives.

  • Unsaturated Polyester Resins (UPR): Modified into specialized BPA-fumarate and corrosion-resistant polyester matrices utilized in chemical storage tanks and industrial piping.

  • Thermal Paper Developer: Functions as a color developer in heat-sensitive thermal printing papers, cash register receipts, and industrial labeling stocks.

Performance Advantages

  • Maximum Polymer Purity: Minimum $99.8\%$ purity ensures steady, highly predictable reaction kinetics, avoiding premature batch termination or cross-linking anomalies in large-scale reactors.

  • Exceptional Optical Transmission: Rigorous Hazen/APHA color control values ensure that synthesized polycarbonates maintain premium clarity and low yellowing indexes under UV exposure.

  • Low Volatile Impurities: Ultra-low levels of residual free phenol and acetone minimize environmental emissions during processing and preserve the structural integrity of the final cured part.

Technical Specifications

Property / Parameter Standard Industrial Value
Appearance White crystalline prills / flakes
Purity (%) $\ge 99.8$
Free Phenol Content (ppm) $\le 100$
Free Acetone Content (ppm) $\le 50$
Solidification Point (°C) $156.0\text{°C} - 157.0\text{°C}$
Molten Color (APHA / Hazen) $\le 15$
Moisture Content (%) $\le 0.10$

Storage & Handling

Store inside original, unbroken packaging within a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated warehouse space isolated from incompatible chemicals such as strong acids, oxidizers, and bases. BPA dust can form explosive mixtures with air; ensure proper dust extraction systems are operating during hopper charging lines and use spark-proof tooling. Operators should wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including dust masks and safety glasses. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA) accompany every shipment.