What Is The Future Industry Profile Of Hydrocarbon Resin?

Hydrocarbon Resin is a hydrocarbon polymer, the main component of which is hydrocarbons. It is made by polymerization of olefins or cycloolefins in petroleum fractions. Because its molecules have no polar groups, it has the characteristics of water resistance, acid and alkali resistance, good electrical insulation, and wide compatibility. It is crucial in industrial production and is a key material in many production processes.

The development of the Hydrocarbon Resin industry began in the mid-20th century, and with the progress of polymer chemistry and materials science, it has moved from the laboratory to industrialization. It was initially used in aerospace and later applied to multiple industries. my country started in the 1980s and has now become an important producer in the world. At present, the industrial chain of the Hydrocarbon Resin industry is complete and all links are developing rapidly. my country has mastered a number of production processes, improved product quality and performance, deepened its application in many fields, and is also valued in the field of environmentally friendly materials.

The industrial chain of the Hydrocarbon Resin industry covers multiple interrelated links in the upstream, midstream and downstream. The upstream uses C5, C9 fractions and DCPD produced by oil cracking as raw materials. Oil price fluctuations and policy changes in major oil-producing countries affect the cost of raw materials and supply stability. The midstream uses complex processes to make raw materials into hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins. The global production pattern is concentrated, with American, Japanese and German companies leading. Although Chinese companies have developed, they still lag behind foreign companies in high-end products. The downstream is widely used in adhesives, printing inks, paints and coatings, rubber processing and other industries. Different fields have different performance requirements for them. The development of downstream industries directly affects the market demand for Hydrocarbon Resin.

The adhesive and sealant industry is one of the important application areas of Hydrocarbon Resin. Hydrocarbon Resin is well compatible with a variety of rubber, plastic and other materials, and can be used to manufacture various high-performance adhesives and sealants. It is widely used in construction, automobiles, electronics and other industries. In the construction industry, Hydrocarbon Resin-based adhesives can be used for the bonding of materials such as tiles and stones; in the automotive industry, it can be used for the bonding and sealing of automotive interior parts; in the electronics industry, it can be used for the fixation and packaging of electronic components.

With the rapid development of 5G technology, higher requirements are placed on the high-frequency and high-speed performance of communication equipment. Hydrocarbon Resin has become a key material for manufacturing high-frequency and high-speed printed circuit boards (PCBs) because of its low dielectric constant and low dielectric loss. In the construction of 5G base stations, high-frequency and high-speed PCBs need to be able to transmit signals quickly and accurately. Hydrocarbon Resin-based copper clad laminates can effectively reduce the loss during signal transmission, improve the speed and quality of signal transmission, and ensure the efficient and stable operation of 5G communications.

In the printing ink industry, Hydrocarbon Resin can be used as a connecting material to improve the drying speed, glossiness and adhesion of inks. Different types of Hydrocarbon Resin can adapt to different printing processes and substrates. For example, in offset inks, C5 hydrocarbon resin can improve the fluidity and transferability of inks, making printed images clearer and fuller; in gravure inks, C9 hydrocarbon resin can enhance the adhesion of inks to substrates such as plastic films.

The Hydrocarbon Resin industry is developing in multiple trends: the rise of emerging technologies such as 5G, the growth of AI server shipments, and the strong demand for high-frequency, high-speed, and high-performance materials. Due to its excellent dielectric properties, the demand for high-frequency and high-speed copper-clad laminates continues to rise; in order to meet chip performance requirements, resin modification is the key, and domestic companies have increased their R&D investment to accelerate domestic substitution; the current electronic-grade market is mostly monopolized by international companies, and domestic companies have improved their production capacity and technology. The global industrial structure is expected to change, and the share of emerging economies will increase; countries have strengthened chemical environmental supervision, and companies need to invest in the research and development of environmentally friendly products; global automobiles are developing towards new energy and intelligence, and the demand for automotive electronic systems is increasing, and in-depth research will expand the application field. In the future, with technological progress and the expansion of market demand, the Hydrocarbon Resin industry is expected to achieve leapfrog development.