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Phosgene, a highly reactive intermediate synthesised from chlorine and carbon monoxide, is a building block for isocyanates used in polyurethane foam and coatings, polycarbonate resins, agrochemical intermediates, pharmaceutical synthesis, and fine chemicals. As it is rarely stored or transported in bulk, pricing closely mirrors chlorine feedstock economics, captive production rates, and procurement by integrated isocyanate and polycarbonate manufacturers.
Through H1 2026, phosgene prices traced a range bound path with moderate oscillations. In Q1, chlorine supply stayed relatively balanced across major producing regions, lending stability to production costs. Asian markets, which host the largest captive capacity, maintained steady operating rates as domestic polyurethane manufacturers kept procurement measured. European buyers stayed cautious against subdued construction and automotive activity, while North American demand drew support from insulation and specialty coatings applications. In Q2, incremental tightening in chlorine availability introduced modest upward cost pressure that passed through into offer levels. Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate producers maintained consistent intake, supporting a firmer tone, even as polycarbonate consumers managed inventories cautiously amid moderate electronics demand. By mid year the market had settled into balance, with neither supply shortfalls nor demand surges strong enough to break the established corridor.
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According to Procurement Resource, phosgene prices should remain range bound through H2 2026, with direction hinging on chlorine feedstock costs and polyurethane and polycarbonate demand.
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The global phosgene market demonstrated range-bound price movements during the fourth quarter, fluctuating within an established trading band as feedstock chlorine cost dynamics and downstream consumption patterns created alternating pressures. The opening period witnessed upward movement as production economics tightened temporarily, supported by steady demand from isocyanate production for polyurethanes manufacturing and measured procurement from polycarbonate resin applications. The middle portion marked the upper boundary as buyers accelerated purchases to secure volumes, with pharmaceutical intermediate production and agrochemical synthesis operations generating consistent baseline demand. However, the latter portion witnessed downward movement toward the lower range as cost pressures eased and supply availability normalized. Isocyanate producers and polycarbonate manufacturers adopted conservative inventory strategies as downstream end-use sectors showed limited growth momentum. By quarter-close, prices had retreated to levels comparable with the opening period, confirming the range-bound nature of trading as supply-demand fundamentals prevented sustained directional movement beyond established boundaries.
It's a colourless gas with an odor that's akin to freshly chopped grasses or hay. Phosgene is a valuable commercial component, particularly in the production of urethanes and polycarbonate polymers. According to the VSEPR hypothesis, phosgene is a planar molecule. It is one of the most basic acyl chlorides, having been generated from carbonic acid.
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Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Polycarbonates, Dyes, Fine Chemicals
Carbonic dichloride, Carbonyl chloride, Phosgen, Chloroformyl chloride, Carbon oxychloride, Carbonic chloride
Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd, Vertellus Holdings, PMC ISOCHEM, JH-Products, Bayer AG, Dow Chemical, DuPont, Rubican
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Phosgene is synthesised from chlorine and reacted with carbon monoxide in the presence of activated charcoal as a catalyst.
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