Bisphenol A: Relationships

Every element and industry that Bisphenol A is linked to, and how. Each pair has its own card explaining the relationships between the two.

• Epoxy resins: Epoxy resin is the second largest outlet for bisphenol A after polycarbonate: standard liquid epoxy is BPA reacted with epichlorohydrin, a chlorine and propylene derivative, so demand for coatings, laminates and wind blades pulls on BPA. Polycarbonate took nearly two-thirds of BPA demand in 2020, so epoxy makers usually take a BPA price that polycarbonate demand sets. (researched)
• Polycarbonate: Polycarbonate is the largest use of bisphenol A, nearly two-thirds of world demand in 2020, so polycarbonate demand and new polycarbonate lines decide BPA run rates and prices. Both production routes start from BPA; the interfacial route also needs phosgene, which ties the chain to chlorine. (researched)
• Crude oil: Crude oil is a raw material for bisphenol A; their prices have moved together.
• Benzene: Their prices have moved together.
• Onshore wind: Their prices have moved together.