Petroleum Resin
Plastics & Rubber · HS 3911 · verified suppliers & live price
About Petroleum Resin
Petroleum resin is a synthetic hydrocarbon polymer derived from cracking petroleum fractions, primarily C5 and C9 streams. It functions as a tackifier, plasticizer, and adhesion promoter in adhesives, coatings, printing inks, and rubber compounds. International trade focuses on C5 resins (aliphatic, cycloaliphatic) and C9 resins (aromatic), differentiated by softening point and color grades ranging from pale to dark. Major producers concentrate in Asia-Pacific, particularly China and India, alongside significant capacity in Europe and the Middle East. Buyers should verify Gardner color stability and softening-point specifications carefully, as petroleum resin batches exhibit inherent variability; thermal stability testing is essential for high-temperature applications like hot-melt adhesives.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- C5, hydrocarbon
- HS code
- 3911
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Plastics & Rubber
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Petroleum Resin currently matches 60+ verified suppliers across 3 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 69/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Petroleum Resin suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Petroleum Resin?
Petroleum Resin is priced at approximately $1,589.44 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Petroleum Resin to source?
Petroleum Resin carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 69/100 (Strong), based on 60+ verified suppliers across 3 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Petroleum Resin?
Genesis Trade lists verified Petroleum Resin suppliers and exporters worldwide, including AP INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM TRADING DMCC, AFRAGO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TRADING L.L.C, IRAQ PETROLEUM TRADING DMCC, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Petroleum Resin safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.