The Ministry of Industry and Trade said that the production of phenol (phenolic formaldehyde resin), an important ingredient for plywood production, has increased due to increased market demand. In this respect Wrote The agency RIA Novosti, referring to the press service of the department.
Thus, the Ministry of Industry and Trade denied that there was a shortage of substances in Russia. Earlier on May 2, Kommersant newspaper Wrote about the lack of this component. According to the newspaper’s report, some businesses may stop production or raise prices significantly due to plywood shortages.
“At the beginning of April, a decision was taken to increase phenol production. The Ministry has increased its production plan after the increase in the demand of the Russian market for phenol.”
According to the statement made by the department, in the first quarter of 2023 (January-March), phenol and acetone production worked steadily, shipments were made in line with consumer demand within the scope of existing contracts. The Ministry of Industry and Trade promised to increase the release of the substance in May.
At NUST MISIS in the second half of February said about a new photocatalyst for water purification from phenol.