RESORCINOL- ▸ Resorcinol-formaldehyde resins: Adhesive resins for tire cord and rubber reinforcement.
- ▸ Wood adhesives: Cold-setting structural adhesives for laminated timber.
- ▸ Dye intermediate: Precursor to fluorescein, eosin, and other dyes.
- ▸ Light stabilizers: Intermediate for UV stabilizers in plastics.
- ▸ Tanning and textiles: Reagent in leather tanning and textile dyeing and printing.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Resorcinol (CAS 108-46-3; C6H6O2), the meta isomer of dihydroxybenzene, supplied as a crystalline powder. Its primary industrial use is as a monomer for resorcinol-formaldehyde resins and adhesives used in tire-cord and rubber-to-textile bonding and in high-performance wood adhesives; it also serves as an intermediate for dyes and UV light stabilizers and as a reagent in tanning and textile processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the use of resorcinol powder?
Resorcinol (CAS 108-46-3) is used primarily as a monomer for resorcinol-formaldehyde resins and adhesives in tire-cord and rubber-to-textile bonding and in high-performance wood adhesives. It also serves as an intermediate for dyes and UV light stabilizers and as a reagent in tanning and textile processing.
What is resorcinol made from and what is its structure?
Resorcinol is the meta isomer of dihydroxybenzene (C6H6O2), with two hydroxyl groups in the 1,3 positions on a benzene ring. It is supplied as a crystalline powder to USP specification under CAS 108-46-3.
Is resorcinol the same as retinol?
No. Resorcinol is a dihydroxybenzene (C6H6O2) used mainly in resins, adhesives, dyes, and tanning. Retinol is vitamin A in its alcohol form (C20H30O), a separate compound; the names are unrelated despite sounding similar.
What UN number applies when shipping resorcinol?
Resorcinol ships under UN 2876 (RESORCINOL). Provide this UN number to your carrier and freight forwarder, and refer to the SDS for the proper shipping name, packing group, and any mode-specific requirements before dispatch.
What is the cost of bulk resorcinol USP powder and what packaging is available?
Pricing depends on volume and market conditions, so RawSource quotes per order. Submit a bulk RFQ with your required quantity to receive pack sizes, MOQ, lead time, and a CoA/SDS; reference HS heading 2907.21 for import classification.