비스페놀 A로부터 에폭시 수지 생산

고성능 접착제 및 복합재료 기지 재료

Materials Science & Polymers Global Industrial Scale $10 billion

개요

Epoxy resins are produced by the reaction of bisphenol A (BPA) with epichlorohydrin (ECH) to form diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA), the most widely used epoxy resin worldwide. Epoxies are valued for their exceptional adhesion to diverse substrates, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties after curing with amine or anhydride hardeners. Applications include aerospace composites, protective coatings, electronic encapsulation, wind turbine blades, and structural adhesives.

화학 공정

Bisphenol A reacts with excess epichlorohydrin (ECH:BPA ratio 2-10:1) in the presence of NaOH at 40-70 degrees C. The NaOH dehydrohalogenates the chlorohydrin intermediate to form epoxide groups, generating NaCl as byproduct. The crude resin is washed to remove salt and unreacted ECH, then molecular weight is controlled by the BPA:ECH ratio.

HO-C6H4-C(CH3)2-C6H4-OH + 2ClCH2-CHCH2O ->[NaOH] CH2(O)CHCH2-O-C6H4-C(CH3)2-C6H4-O-CH2CH(O)CH2 + 2NaCl + 2H2O

원자재

  • Bisphenol A (BPA, C15H16O2) — Condensation of phenol with acetone (Dihydroxy monomer)
  • Epichlorohydrin (ECH, C3H5ClO) — Allyl chloride route or glycerin-based Epicerol process (Epoxy group donor)
  • Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) — Chlor-alkali process (Dehydrohalogenation agent)

최종 제품

  • DGEBA epoxy resin — Adhesives, coatings, composites, electronic encapsulation (Epoxide equivalent weight 170-3,500 g/eq depending on grade)
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Environmental Impact

BPA is an endocrine disruptor, and its use in food-contact applications is increasingly restricted. Epichlorohydrin is toxic and carcinogenic. Cured epoxy resins are thermosets and difficult to recycle conventionally. Bio-based alternatives from plant oils and vanillin are under development.

안전 고려사항

최근 혁신

Bio-based epoxy from epoxidized soybean oil and vanillin-derived monomers are entering the market.
Vitrimers (dynamic covalent network epoxies) enable recyclability of thermoset epoxies through bond exchange reactions at elevated temperatures.

생산 규모

4500000

톤/년

$10 billion

시장 가치

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Frequently Asked Questions

What industry uses 비스페놀 A로부터 에폭시 수지 생산?
비스페놀 A로부터 에폭시 수지 생산 is used in the materials science & polymers sector at global industrial scale scale.
What process is involved in 비스페놀 A로부터 에폭시 수지 생산?
Bisphenol A reacts with excess epichlorohydrin (ECH:BPA ratio 2-10:1) in the presence of NaOH at 40-70 degrees C. The NaOH dehydrohalogenates the chlorohydrin intermediate to form epoxide groups, generating NaCl as byproduct. The crude resin is washed to remove salt and unreacted ECH, then molecular
What is the economic significance of 비스페놀 A로부터 에폭시 수지 생산?
비스페놀 A로부터 에폭시 수지 생산 has a market value of $10 billion and annual production of 4,500,000 tons.
What is the environmental impact of 비스페놀 A로부터 에폭시 수지 생산?
BPA is an endocrine disruptor, and its use in food-contact applications is increasingly restricted. Epichlorohydrin is toxic and carcinogenic. Cured epoxy resins are thermosets and difficult to recycle conventionally. Bio-based alternatives from plant oils and vanillin are under development.
What raw materials are used in 비스페놀 A로부터 에폭시 수지 생산?
The main raw materials include: Bisphenol A (BPA, C15H16O2), Epichlorohydrin (ECH, C3H5ClO), Sodium hydroxide (NaOH).