Refrigerant Market – Hydro Chlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), Hydro fluorocarbon (HFC), Hydrocarbon (HC), Inorganic (Ammonia, Carbon dioxide) - Trends & Forecasts to 2018

The growth in consumer durable and automobile industry is driving the demand in refrigerant industry. Additionally, the major suppliers are responding towards the phase out of CFC’s and HCFC’s by providing a wide range of alternative refrigerants and maintaining their supply globally.

European Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Types (Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides, Bio-pesticides and Adjuvants), by Crop Types, by Geography: Trends and Forecast to 2018

Crop protection chemicals are widely used across the globe, and are very useful to safeguard crops against various insects, diseases, and pests. Pesticides are very important as they improve the quality and yield of agricultural produce. Based on applications, crop protection chemicals market can be bifurcated into three types, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Herbicides are used in the agriculture land to control or kill weeds. Insecticides are applied to provide plants with protection against various insects and fungicides safeguards plants from various diseases. Effective pest management significantly reduces pre and post damage of the crops.

Asia-Pacific Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Types (Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides, Bio-pesticides and Adjuvants), by Crop Types, by Geography: Trends and Forecast to 2018

The crop protection market consists of crop protection chemicals or agrochemicals, seeds, and genetically modified (GM) crops. Crop protection chemicals are the most dominating segment of this market in terms of market share as well as product innovations. Crop protection chemicals are further classified as herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, bio-pesticides, and adjuvants. As the latter two segments hold a minor market share, in general practice, pesticides are referred to as crop protection chemicals.

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market, By Application (Packaging, Food Services, Bio-medical, Agriculture) & Raw Material — Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018

Rising demand of biodegradable materials, positive attitude of governments towards green procurement policies, and rising oil prices are attracting companies to invest in PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) market. Many large companies such as Meredian (U.S.), Ecomann (China), and Bio-on (Italy) are focusing on increasing production capacities. Large number of companies, particularly small and middle-sized ones, initiated the experimental and industrialized manufacturing of all types of PHAs. PHA can be produced using various renewable raw materials. Currently, majority of PHA is produced using plant sugar, which can be easily obtained from sugarcane, corn sugar, and sugar beet, making it an ideal raw material for PHA. Considerable amount of PHA is also produced using plant or vegetable oils such as soybean oil, palm oil, and corn oil. Waste lipids and milk whey are the other raw materials at experimental stage and can be commercialized soon.

Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Types (Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides, Bio-pesticides and Adjuvants), by Crop Types, by Geography: Global Trends and Forecast to 2018

Crop protection market consists of crop protection chemicals or agrochemicals, seeds, and genetically modified (GM) crops. Crop protection chemicals are the most dominating segment of this market in terms of market share as well as product innovations.

Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market - by Types (Orthophthalic, Isophthalic, DCPD), Industries (Building & Constructions, Automotive, Pipes & Tanks, Marine, Wind Energy, Electrical & Electronics) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018

The report covers the major unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) markets including Orthophthalic, Isophthalic, and DCPD resins. It further divides the market on the basis of types, industry verticals, and geography. The report analyses the market for unsaturated polyester resins with respect to drivers, opportunities, and winning imperatives related to the industry.

Water Soluble Fertilizers Market, By Types (Nitrogenous, Phosphatic, Potassic, Micronutrients), Applications (Fertigation, Foliar Application), Crop Types (Field, Horticultural, Turf & Ornamentals) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2017

Water soluble fertilizers are fertilizers that can be dissolved in water and added or leached out of the soil easily. It is easy to control the precise amount of nutrients available to plants with the help of water soluble fertilizers. The water soluble fertilizers market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2012 to 2017, reaching 8,895.4 thousand metric tons by 2017.

Metering Pump (Dosing/Chemical Injection) Market, by Type (Diaphragm & Plunger/Piston) and Application (Water & Wastewater, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverages, Pulp & Paper)- Global Trends & Forecasts to 2017

Growing demand for environment friendly waste water disposal and increasing investment in modernization of infrastructure will drive the global chemical injection (metering /dosing) pump market to $4.1 billion by 2017, with a CAGR of 5.3% from 2012 to 2017. Asia-Pacific, with its developing economies and rapidly expanding manufacturing bases, is expected to experience highest revenue growth during the next five years.

Global Biofertilizers Market by Types (Nitrogen fixing, Phosphate Solubilizing, and Potash Mobilizing), Applications & Geography - Trends & Forecasts to 2017

Biofertilizers are preparations containing living cells or latent cells of efficient strains of micro-organisms which helps the crop plants in uptake of nutrients from the soil. Once applied the biofertilizers quickens the microbial activities in the soil. These microorganisms generate plant nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous through the activities in the soil or rhizosphere which is ultimately made available to the plants. The demand for biofertilizers is increasing due to the stress on reducing environmental pollution and the motive of reducing the usage of chemical fertilizers

Fuel Additives Market by Diesel, Gasoline & Aviation Applications, Types (Deposit control, Antioxidant, Corrosion inhibitor, Lubricity and Cetane improvers) - Global Trends & Forecast to 2017

Fuel additives are the chemicals that are used to enhance the properties of the fuel to which these are added. These are mixed with fuel such as gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, fuel oil, etc. to improve fuel efficiency and economy.

Membrane Bioreactor Systems Market By Types [Hollow Fiber, Flat Sheet, Multi Tubular], Configuration [Internal (Submerged/Immersed) & External (Sidestream)] & Applications [Municipal & Industrial Wastewater Treatment] – Trends & Forecasts To 2017

This report “Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Systems Market, By Application (Municipal & Industrial), Type (Hollow Fiber, Flat Sheet & Multi Tubular) & Configuration (Submerged & Sidestream) – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2017” analyses the Membrane bioreactor (MBR) market by geography, applications, configurations, and types of MBR. By geography, the report is segmented into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Rest of the World.

Surfactants Market By Product Types [Anionic, Non-Ionic, Cationic, Amphoteric], Substrates [Synthetic/Petrochemical, Bio-Based/ Natural/Green], Geography & Applications – Global Industry Trends And Forecasts To 2017

Biosurfactants are microbial surface active agent, a product of biotechnology used in various industrial and medical applications. Increasing the demand for bio surfactants products is due to its biodegradability, low toxicity, bio compatibility, digestibility and excellent surface activity, effectiveness under extreme temperature and pH conditions. Solubilization, emulsification, dispersion, wetting, foaming and detergent capacity and antimicrobial activity are the major functions of bio surfactants. Bio surfactants are produced from cheap raw materials which are very easily available in large quantities, typically from the hydrocarbons, carbohydrates and lipids.

Global EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market by Application & Geography Trends & Forecasts To 2017

EPDM are synthetic rubber and are known for their outstanding resistance to heat, ozone, weather, polar substances, and excellent electrical insulation properties. These are widely used in automotive applications, roofing systems, etc. Automotive is primary application in terms of utilization of EPDM. EPDM is used in the manufacturing of seals, washers, glass-run channels, radiators, garden and appliance hose, tubing, pond liners, belts, electrical insulation, vibrators, O-rings, solar panel heat collectors, UV protection and speaker cone surrounds, electrical wire & cable jackets, roofing membranes, etc.

1,4-butanediol (BDO) Market By Technology (Reppe Process, Davy process, Butadiene Process, Propylene Oxide Process & Others), Applications, & Geography: Global Industry Trends & Forecasts to 2017

1,4 butanediol, commonly known as BDO, is an organic compound predominantly used as a solvent in industrial cleaners and glue removers like tetrahydrofuran (THF). BDO is a saturated carbon-4 straight-chain dibasic alcohol. It is a colorless and almost odorless viscous liquid at room temperature. It is an important intermediate chemical for tetrahydrofuran and polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), polyurethane (PU), and other solvents. These chemicals are widely used in fibers, engineering plastics, medicines, cosmetics, artificial leather, pesticides, plasticizers, hardener, solvent and rust remover, etc. Tetrahydrofuran is the largest application market for BDO, which has occupied largest chunk of BDO market.

Global Epoxy Resin Market By Application & Geography – Forecasts up to 2017

Epoxy resins are thermosetting resins known for its excellent mechanical, electrical and high heat resistance properties. Epoxy resins are also available in a wide variety of curing-agent variations. These are widely used in coating process, electronic applications, wind blades in windmill turbines, construction works, and adhesives, etc. Paints and coatings are primary application in terms of utilization of epoxy resins. Epoxy resins market growth is bound with the developing economies due to its high co-relation with industrialization.

Global Polyols Market by Product Type, Applications & Geography – Forecasts up to 2017

A polyol is an alcohol containing multiple hydroxyl groups. These can be classified as a polyether polyols and polyester polyols. Polyether polyols are manufactured by ethoxylation or propoxylation of a polyhydric alcohol in the presence of a catalyst. Polyether polyols are produced by anionic ring opening addition polymerization of ethylene oxide or propylene oxide. The evolution of the polyols industry, its expansion to new applications, and its success in matching new challenging market, and sustainability requirements is strongly related to the continuous development of polyol chemistry.

Flame Retardant Chemicals Market by Type, Application & Geography – Market Estimates up to 2017

Flame retardants can be defined as additive materials used to inhibit flames and to stop the magnification of burning. These are materials with large non-inflammable effect such as halogen, phosphorus, nitrogen containing compound, and hydroxide metallic compound, etc. At present, flame retardants are mostly applied in plastics and rubber which in turn are used in the manufacturing of building and construction; electrical and electronics; wire and cable; automobile and transportation; textile; etc.

Global Biopesticides Market – Trends & Forecasts (2012 – 2017)

Biopesticides are beneficial to ecological chain and environment and are also effective in controlling agricultural pest. The hazards caused to the environment by chemical pesticide residues can be alleviated with the help of biopesticides. Phasing-out of highly toxic pesticides proved to be winning imperative for biopesticides market, opening new growth paths for introduction of less toxic biopesticide products.

Succinic Acid Market by Applications & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts (2011-2016)

Succinic acid is an important platform chemical used widely in a wide range of industries. Until recently, the commercial scale production of succinic acid was petroleum-derived. But, now it can also be produced by using renewable feedstocks. The biological route to produce succinic acid is gaining popularity as it is seen as a renewable, cost competitive, and greener alternative to the petroleum derived succinic acid. Owing to the versatility, green nature, and cost competitiveness of the bio-based succinic acid, it is expected that the bio-based product will address a much larger market than the petroleum derived succinic acid.

Fluoropolymers Market Analysis by Product Types, Applications & Geography - Trends & Global Forecasts (2011 - 2016)

Fluoropolymers are specialized polymeric materials witnessing strong market growth. This growth is driven by the end-user markets where fluoropolymers are extensively used owing to their unique properties and superior performance characteristics. Fluoropolymers possess excellent properties such as superior electrical insulation, advanced chemical, and thermal resistance in demanding environments, good weathering properties, enhanced purity, high resistance to solvents, acids and bases, low coefficient of friction, etc. These superior properties makes them suitable for use in a wide range of applications in industries such as automotives, electronics, chemical processing, Houseware, medical, etc.

Global Ethylene Oxide and Ethylene Glycol Market by Applications, by Geography, Raw Materials, Price Trends and Forecasts (2011-2016)

Ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol are bulk chemicals that are experiencing strong market growth. Much of this growth is due to a strong demand in the downstream applications of ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol. Ethylene oxide is witnessing strong surge in demand in its end-user applications especially in ethylene glycol and ethoxylates whereas ethylene glycol’s end-user applications witnessing significant growth are polyester fibers and PET resin that are growing strongly in most parts of the world.

Water Treatment Chemicals Market By Types, Applications and Trends (Forecast to 2016)

Water treatment chemicals are chemical compounds used to remove impurities from water. The consumption of water treatment chemicals in various applications such as municipal and industrial water depends on the source of water; which can be sea water, ground water, and municipal drinking water. The demand for water treatment chemicals is influenced by various factors such as water availability, quality of water and usage pattern, presence of pollutants, government policies, and trade-offs among the various chemical compounds.

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI), Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) and Polyurethane Market (2011 – 2016)

This report estimates the market size of MDI, TDI, and polyurethanes both in terms of volumes and revenue. The market has been further segmented on the basis of applications such as rigid foams, and flexible foams, as well as by end-use industries such as construction, automotives, and electronics. This segmentation is given for major regions and key countries in those regions. Market drivers, restraints and challenges, raw material, and product price trends are discussed in detail. Market share by players for the overall market is also discussed in the report. We have also profiled leading players of this industry including Huntsman, BASF, Mitsubishi, and others.

Renewable Chemicals Market by Geography, Feedstocks, Prices, Applications Trends and Global Forecasts (2010 -2015)

The global renewable chemicals market is estimated to reach $76.16 billion in 2015 from $36.90 billion in 2009, at a CAGR of 12.67% from 2010 to 2015. The Asian market is driving the sales and is expected to hold 36% of the global market share in 2015.

Global Corrosion Inhibitors – Water & Oil Based, Organic & Inorganic Type, Applications, Raw Materials Trends & Forecasts (2010 – 2015)

A corrosion inhibitor is a chemical compound that, when added to a liquid or gas, decreases the corrosion rates of a material, typically a metal or an alloy. Corrosion inhibitors will remain the largest product segment within water treatment chemicals market.

Global Refinery Catalyst Market - FCC, HTC, HCC By Units, Geography, Ingredients & Applications (2010-2015)

With oil prices on an upward trend, petrochemical manufacturers are looking to produce more efficient fuels. The report reviews the role of catalysts in the petroleum refining and petrochemicals industries. It will detail market opportunities and also focus on the latest technologies and materials within the refinery catalyst market.

Advanced Phase Change Material (PCM) Market: Global Forecast (2010 – 2015)

The increasing demand for energy-saving and environment-friendly technology is driving the growth of the global phase change material (PCM) market. The global PCM market is expected to grow from $300.8 million in 2009 to $1,488.1 million in 2015, at an estimated CAGR of 31.7% from 2010 to 2015. The paraffin-based PCM market commands the largest share of the overall PCM market in terms of value, while salt hydrate-based PCMs lead the market in terms of volume.

Renewable Chemicals (2010 - 2015)

Industrial biotechnology or white biotechnology uses cells and enzymes to produce bioenergy, biomaterials and other industrial products. The report will analyze the commercialization of the applications, technologies and products like renewable chemicals.

Ethanol Market – Global Trends and Forecasts to 2018

Ethanol finds a major end-use as in beverages, fuels and industrial applications such as solvents, personal care and pharmaceutical industries. The report covers ethanol, production, consumption and prices. This report also provides analysis and description of the major drivers and restraints affecting global ethanol market. Apart from synthetic methods Ethanol is also made through renewable route from corn and other plant materials.

Polyamides and its Precursors Market by Type, Application & Geography: Global Trends, Forecasts up to 2018

Polyamides are polymers held together by units of amides. It is widely used in Packaging, Engineering Plastics, Fibers, Wire and Cable jacketing, and Automotive etc. Polyamide 6 accounts for major market share compared to other polyamides.

Global Lubricant Market by Type, Region and Applications (2011 – 2016)

A lubricant is a material to reduce friction between moving surfaces. The automotive oils are the largest application for the lubricant market due to more introducing innovative technologies, production and new business techniques. Process oils are fastest growing market due to the greater efficiency of these lubricants in comparison to hydraulic and metalworking fluids and moreover both are experience below average gains by the companies as compare to process oils. Transportation plays an important role for increasingly the global economy from both consumer and a commercial perspective, where transportation is driving the lubricant market. Asia Pacific is the fastest growing geography followed by the Middle East regions in lubricant market.

Foams Market by Product Type, Geography & Applications: Global Trends, Forecasts up to 2018

Foams are widely used in Packaging, Buildings and Constructions, Electrical and Electronics, Medical Equipments, and Consumer goods etc. Foams articles are used for their cost and performance advantages.

Bio-Based Adhesives Market - By Type, Application and Geography (2012 - 2017)

Bio-based adhesives are growing in popularity across the world. Driven by the increasingly stringent environmental regulation and rising cost of petroleum based feedstock, end users and manufacturers are shifting towards bio-based adhesives. Given by technological advancement, increasing research and development activity and government incentives for the development of bio-based alternatives over tradition synthetic and petroleum based adhesive bio-based adhesives are expected to grow at rapid pace.

Global Butyraldehyde Market – By Application and Geography, Trends and Forecast To 2018

Buthylaldehyde (also called butanal) is a 4-carbon aldehyde species which is used as a building block in downstream processes of organic syntheses to produce other products especially n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol, 2-Ethylhexanoic acid, trimethylolpropane, and polyvinyl buthylal. Butyraldehyde is used as an intermediate in the manufacturing alcohols, paints & lacquers, plant protection products, pesticides, odorising agents, oil soluble resins and polymers (such as n-butyric acid, methyl amyl ketone). It is also used as an intermediate to make pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, antioxidants, textile auxiliaries, perfumery, flavors and various types of additives used in many industries (fillers, wetting agents, defoaming agents, improvers). N-butyraldehyde is used as a raw material in production of alcohols (mono- and multi-hydroxide), acids, amines and esters. In addition it is vital raw material in the production of films used in safety glass. The largest users of butyraldehyde are companies that make rubber accelerators, synthetic resins, plasticizers, solvents and high molecular weight polymers. This report describes all these applications of buthylaldehyde in details.

m-Xylene/Purifed Isophthalic Acid (PIA) Market – By Derivatives Types, Applications and Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts up to 2018

m-Xylene(1,3-Dimethylbenzene) is consumed primarily for the production of isophthalic acid. It is separated from the mixed xylene stream that results from the refining of crude oil. m-Xylene is used as solvent; intermediate for dyes & organic synthesis.

Global Automotive Coolants Market by Technology, Application and Geography - Trends and Forecasts to 2018

Global Fungicides Market by Active Ingredient Type, Cereal, Regulations Trends and Opportunities (2010 – 2015)

Global Fungicides Market has been gradually turning better with the increasing demand from agricultural market. Meanwhile, the domestic demand for fungicides in most of countries like china, India 2011 is estimated to be higher than that of 2010, with the prediction of more serious disease occurrence. However, the competition of fungicide industry in key growth regions will be increasingly fierce in coming years as more and more players getting into fungicide business.

Methanol Market by Applications, Geography, Prices Trends and Global Forecasts 2011-2016

Methanol is usually made from natural gas but it is also possible to produce it by fermenting biomass. Most of fuel methanol is sold as a blend of 85% methanol with 15% unleaded premium gasoline in many countries like USA. The largest use of methanol by about 40% is converted to formaldehyde, and from there into many diverse products like plastics, plywood, paints, and explosives. China is the largest regional market for methanol and the main driver of global markets. China has seen double-digit growth in methanol demand with strong performances in the acetic acid, methanol blending in gasoline and DME sectors. The use of methanol in fuel applications is expected to have a big impact on future demand. Methanol can be used in biodiesel production where it is used in the trans-esterification step of the process.

World Market for Carbon Nanomaterials (2010 - 2015)

The world market for carbon nanomaterials witnessed slow growth in the recent past due to the global recession; however, the market has recovered with increasing demand from the sectors such as electronics, energy and semi-conductor. This is primarily due to increased performance and efficiency in these applications market, with reduced costs, increased safety standards.

Global Chromatography Resins Market by Type, Application and Geography: Trends and Forecasts to 2017

Chromatographic Resins are the beads of polysaccharides that are packed into the column as the solid support during the process of mixture separation in the ionic level. These resins have increasing functions in the biochemistry. Global chromatographic resins market is mostly dominated by ion exchangers. Chromatographic Resins are used in Pharmaceuticals, Food Industry, Chemicals, Water treatment, Mining industry etc. The increasing use of chromatographic resins in the nuclear industry to remove trace impurities that can lead to harmful corrosion or deposition and the growing demand of resins in the processes of deionisation, softening and mechanical cleaning are expected to be the major demand driver for the global Chromatographic Resins Market.

Metal Heat Treating Market – by Services, Equipment, Application and Geography, Trends and Forecast To 2018

Metal Heat treating is a method used to alter the physical, and sometimes chemical, properties of a material. Most metal components require thermal processing to alter their physical and metallurgical properties in order to meet the engineered requirements of their intended use.

Reinforced Plastics Market by Type, Application, Geography: Trends & Forecasts To 2017

Reinforced plastics are composite materials made by reinforcing plastics with different types of fibres. Fibers used for reinforcing plastics include glass, carbon, or aramid, metals and other non metallic fibres such as paper, wood or asbestos. The emergence of new technologies has also contributed positively to the growth of reinforced plastics market.

Global Plasticizers Market By Type, Application and Geography (2012 -2017)

Market of plasticizers is directly connected with the market growth of plastics; plasticizers are added to plastics to improve the properties of plastics, paints and varnishes, and adhesives. This report estimates the market size of the global plasticizers market both in terms of volume and revenue. It discusses market drivers, restraints and challenges, raw material, and product price trends.

Plastic Additives Market: Global Consumption Trends & Forecasts to 2017 By Product Type and Geography

Plastics demand is showing a promising growth in the recent years. The plastics find their applications in various segments such as automobiles, construction, chemical industries, electronics, packaging; household furniture, specialty coatings, and life science. All these applications require plastics with different physical and chemical properties to suit particular necessities, for which additives are added to achieve the same.

Polyurethane Dispersions Market – Global Trends and Forecasts up to 2017

Polyurethane Dispersions (PUD) are solvent based polyurethanes having wide applications in coatings, adhesives, footwear, leather, textiles, etc. The eco-friendly characteristic of PUD is themain driver of the PUD market across all the geographic segments. The new application of PUDs in leather and textile industry is boosting the PUD market in APAC region.

Global Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Technologies Market by Technology, Application and Geography – Forecasts up to 2017

Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies are extensively being used in power, oil and gas and chemical industries globally etc. Growing environmental concerns are driving growth in this market. The market characterized by usage of various technologies for carbon dioxide capture and storage which are discussed in detail in this report.

Thermoplastic Polyolefin Market - By Geography And Applications (2012 – 2017)

Thermoplastic polyolefin is part of thermoplastic elastomer family and known for its collective properties of plastic and elastic. Thermoplastic polyolefins are widely used in roofing membranes, Automotive Parts, construction works and recreation works etc. Automotive and Roofing membranes are major applications of Thermoplastic polyolefin.

Green Solvent and Bio-Solvents Market - By Type, Application and Geography (2010 – 2017)

The global solvents market continues to grow giving rise to atmospheric release of toxic emissions causing a serious environmental hazard. Thus in the light of growing regulatory restrictions and environmental concerns over use of traditional volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitting solvents, market for bio-solvents is forecasted to advance at rapid pace. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have significantly contributed to increasing pollution, emitting from paints and coatings, fuels, aerosols, cleaning products and air fresheners amongst many other sources.

Bio-based Plastic (Bioplastic) & Polymer Market by Type, Application & Geography: Global Trends, Forecasts up to 2017

The bio-based plastic (bio-plastic) will play a major role in sustainable production and consumption due to its ability to reduce the carbon foot print and green house gases emissions combined with substitution and savings in fossil fuel consumption.

Air Quality Control Systems Market by Type, Application and Geography - Global Trends and Forecasts up to 2017

Air Quality Control Systems(AQCS) are the systems that are employed in heavy energy producing industries like the coal based power plants and oil and gas refineries to minimize the quantity of pollutants produced by them during the operation. These are mainly subdivided into four types Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) systems, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems, Particle Control (PC) systems, and Mercury Control (MC) systems.

Global Specialty Rubber Market: Trends and Forecasts up to 2017

Rubber is widely used in tires, automobile parts, tubes, gaskets, sealants, adhesives, cables, machineries etc. With the advancement in industrial and consumer products technology, there has been an increase in need of specialty rubbers in last two decades.

Organic Pigments Market by Product Type, Applications and Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts up to 2018

Pigments have been known since ages to impact positively as coloured substances made of both natural and synthetic materials. The pigments are versatile colouring agents that come with all round features to give credence to their suitability in a variety of mediums.

Cold Insulation Market, By Material Type, Applications & Geography - Global Trends & Forecast to 2018

Cryogenic insulation is installed for extremely low-temperature surfaces from -100 F to -459 F (absolute zero). It is extensively used in nuclear engineering, space research, electronics, food preservation, manufacturing processes etc. The cryogenic insulation industry is estimated to have the biggest potential among the applications. Favorable demand in cold countries and growing applications of low temperature insulation are expected to be the major demand drivers for global market making the products irreplaceable especially in the LNG storage systems.

Polyurethane Elastomers Market (2012 – 2017)

Polyurethane elastomers are polymers with terrific resistance to abrasion and solvents. These are the materials which combine the strength of plastic and elasticity of rubber, can sustain very high loads at higher hardness than rubber.

Global Dimethyl Ether Market by Application and Geography: Trends and Forecasts to 2018

Dimethyl ether (DME) is the simplest ether; it can also be produced from natural gas. At room temperature and atmospheric pressure DME is colorless gas, which is flammable, non-corrosive and non-toxic. On account of its unique physical and chemical properties it is widely used in chemical industries.

Global Flourochemicals Market By Product Type, Geography And Applications – Forecasts To 2017

Fluorochemicals are materials having application in a wide range of industries. Fluorochemicals are extensively used in electronics, wire & cable, refrigeration, air conditioning, motor vehicles, chemical processing etc

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) Market – By Type, Application, End Use Industry & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018

The market for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is estimated to be $3.6 billion in 2012. The industry is expected to grow by 5.8% annually during the next five years owing to the rise in demand from end user industries. PSAs are used in tapes, labels, graphics etc. across packaging, food, automotive, electronics and other industries.

Oilfield Chemicals Market by Types, Applications, Trends & Global Forecasts (2011 – 2016)

This report estimates the market size of the global oilfield chemicals market both in terms of volume and revenue. The market has been further segmented on the basis of types such as corrosion inhibitors, dispersants, demulsifiers, biocides and surfactant/detergents as well as by applications such as drilling fluid/mud, oil production, cementing and stimulating and others. This segmentation is given for major regions and key countries in those regions. Market drivers, restraints and challenges, raw material and product price trends are discussed in detail. Market share by participants for the overall market is discussed in detail in the report.

Alkylamines Market By Product Type, Geography & Applications(2012 - 2017)

Alkylamines are organic compounds having application in a wide range of industries. Alkylamines are extensively used in solvents, detergents, pesticides, rubber processing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water treatment chemicals etc. Expansion of existing markets along with development of new applications and markets such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, wood preservatives etc. are expected to be the major demand drivers for the global Alkylamines market.

Resorcinol (1,3-Benzenediol) Market by Applications and Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts up to 2018

Resorcinol is a white crystalline compound with a weak odour and bittersweet taste. Resorcinol has been widely known as a versatile chemical compound utilized in the development of technologies to benefit human life. This report describes in detail different applications of Resorcinol.

Metal Oxide Market by Type, Applications & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018

Metal oxide is the compound formed by combination of metal and oxygen. Oxygen in metal oxide has -2 as oxidation number. In most cases the metal oxides have polymeric structure with M-O-M linkage. Metal oxides have excellent adhesion, good dispersion capability, and optimum magnetic properties. It is majorly used in automotive, aerospace & aviation production. Metal oxide is utilized across industries to produce sensors, catalyst, electronics, adhesives and energy. Metal oxide also finds uses in sanitary, medical applications, personal and home care products. Consistent growth in healthcare industries will help further expansions of metal oxide market.

Polycarbonate Resins Market by Type, Application & Geography: Global Trends, Forecasts up to 2018

Polycarbonate resins are thermoplastic components that are widely used in Electrical and Electronics, Building and Construction, Automotive, Medical etc. Electronics and Constructions are primary application of polycarbonate resins.

Global Sprayed Concrete (Shotcrete) Market by Type, Systems, Applications & Geography: Trends and Forecasts to 2018

Sprayed Concrete is a concrete material applied by Spraying through a sealed, pressure-resistant hose or pipe. Sprayed Concrete by method of spraying can be classified into Dry-Mix (Gunite) and Wet-Mix (Shotcrete). Now a day’s ‘Shotcrete’ is the general word used to determine both Wet and Dry Processes. The major applications of Shotcrete are Tunnel Linings, Mining Operations, Rehabilitation works, Refractory Systems, and others. The demand for Sprayed Concrete is influenced due to its versatile and Innovative characteristics as it can be projected onto any shape of surface along with vertical and overhead areas.

Enzyme Market for Biofuel Energy (2010 - 2015)

With environmental concerns gaining ground, governments around the world are enacting legislations for production of biofuels (green energy). Scientists are developing new enzymes that will make the production of biofuels more cost efficient. This report tracks the development, applications and types of new enzymes used in the biofuel production. It will also forecast the market for such enzymes in the next five years.

Hot Melt Adhesives Market by Type, Application & Geography – Global Trends & Forecasts up to 2018

Hot melt adhesives have a wide spectrum of uses in the industry. It is widely used in the Pressure Sensitive Products, Bookbinding, and Disposable Products amongst others. They are typically solvent free adhesives.

Automotive Interior Materials- Advanced Technologies and Global Market (2010 - 2015)

With an increasing consumer preference for aesthetic interiors, automotive manufacturers continuously demand new materials for automotive interiors. This report will detail the latest developments in automotive interior materials and applications, as well as the key players and their market shares.

Ethanolamines Market By Product Type, Geography & Applications(2012 - 2017)

Ethanolamines are organic compounds having application in a wide range of industries. Ethanolamines are extensively used in herbicides, personal care industry, textiles, detergents, agrochemicals, gas treatment, metal cleaning and wood preservatives etc. Rising demand from China and U.S. along with development of new applications and markets such as glyphosate herbicides, wood preservation, construction chemicals, corrosion inhibitors for metal protection etc. are expected to be the major demand drivers for the global ethanolamines market.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market – By Applications and Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is one of the most multipurpose polymers available for a variety of applications. EPS has found numerous application areas across a wide range of industries because of its light weight, rigidity, and thermal and acoustic insulating properties. EPS is majorly used in building and construction industries. EPS in huge quantities are utilized to make insulation foam for closed cavity walls, roofs and floor insulation. EPS also finds uses in road construction, bridges, drainage, flotation and sound insulation. Consistent growth in building and construction industries will help further expansions of EPS market.

Global Electronic Chemicals Market- Applications and Forecast (2011-2016)

Electronic chemicals are basically highly pure chemicals such as Photo-resists, strippers, acids, gasses and so on which are used for electronic applications such as semiconductors and PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards). Owing to the global economic downturn in 2008, the electronic chemicals market witnessed a decline of over 25%. However, the surge in demand for semiconductors and electronic devices in since 2009 has enabled the electronic chemicals market to bounce back to a certain extent. The global electronic chemicals market was estimated to be worth over $21 billion in 2010 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 10% for the period from 2011 to 2016.

1,6 Hexanediol (HDO) Market: Global Trends and Forecasts up to 2018

1,6-Hexanediol is an organic intermediate with a wide spectrum of uses in the chemical industry. 1,6-Hexanediol is widely used in the manufacture of Polyurethane elastomers, Coatings, Adhesives, Polymeric Plasticers.

Toluene Market by Derivatives Type, Applications and Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts up to 2018

Toluene is a sweet-smelling, clear liquid known as an aromatic hydrocarbon. Many of its uses relate to the fact that it is a solvent. The largest chemical use for toluene is the production of Benzene, Xylene and Phenol.