Guangzhou, Guangdong -- (SBWire) --05/13/2011 --The manufacturing of paraformaldehyde in China started in 1970s, by two enterprises in Shanghai. Later, other firms joined in the queue. Small in scale, high in waste, low in quality and competition are prevalent challenges for the producers. Till 1990s, the production capability had been formed. After years of development, China now has become the largest PFA producer around the world, as well as the world’s biggest PFA consumer. Capacity has reached 442,000/t in 2010, up over 10% than that in the end of 2009, which is estimated to take up over 50% of the market share.

Paraformaldehyde (PFA) is the smallest polyoxymethylene, and it is the condensation reaction product of formaldehyde with a typical degree of polymerization of 8–100 units. Paraformaldehyde commonly has a slight odor of formaldehyde due to decomposition. It is a poly-acetal.

PFA industry is greatly influenced by development of its downstream industries, especially glyphosate in herbicide. At present, China is the biggest producer of glyphosate as well. With its growing demands in market, paraformaldehyde is sure to have a promising future.

The following is the highlights of the report:

1. Production situation of PFA in China: including major producers, development trend of production technology, pricing of PFA in recent years, etc.

2. Changes in China’s import and export of PFA in recent years

3. Consumption structure of PFA in China in recent years

4. Factors influencing the development of PFA

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