Monochloracetitic acid tends to be used in the manufacture of many other essential organic chemicals, such as ibuprofen, carboxymethyl cellulose, glycine, caffeine, glycolic acid or EDTA. The staggering number of monochloracetic acid’s essential derivatives has made it popular in an array of applications such as cosmetics, drugs, pesticides and dyes. As such, burgeoning population, less arable land and growing need for agriculture products are expected to fare well for the outlook of  ... Read more

Phosphorus trichloride market has witnessed continuous growth owing to its application in multiple industries. It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate to manufacture agrochemicals & flame retardants, but its application also extends to plastic manufacturing, and agrochemicals, which in turn, is helping to drive the growth of phosphorus trichloride market. Increase in population & urbanization is boosting the agricultural industry, thereby, fueling the need for mineral ... Read more

Thermoplastic polyamide elastomers have witnessed widespread application in various segments such as home appliances, electrical & electronics, sports accessories, medical, and industrial owing to its exceptional properties. Thermoplastic polyamide elastomers are used heavily in the manufacturing of medical devices due to its flexibility, breathability, and resistance to sterilization. Additionally, thermoplastic polyamide elastomers’ properties renders them ideal for usage in the ... Read more

There is an increase in the application of medical plastics in the health care industry owing to its excellent flexibility, light weight, and bio-compatibility. Moreover, production costs of medical plastics’ is relatively low, making it as an easy substitute for stainless steel/titanium metals in medical devices. This in turn, is leading to manufacturers using these plastics to manufacture medical products. Key applications of medical plastics are inclusive of dental tools, medical bags, ... Read more

The market for plating on plastics has witnessed an upward trend owing to its application in various industries such as automobiles, plumbing, and interiors. Plated plastic components are mainly used in automotive industry due to their properties such as luster finish, light weight, and tough surfaces. Moreover, there is an increase in the demand for plated plastics in plumbing applications, mainly in kitchens and bathrooms so as to avoid water strains on fixtures. The aforementioned data is ... Read more

Foam trays market is anticipated to witness a steady growth owing to its extensive usage in food packaging industry as it helps to abstain liquids from leaking in packaged beverages and food items. Moreover, there is an increase in foam trays demand as they are used in various other sectors such as test tube holders, food service, small tools packaging, and meat packaging. Increase in food safety concerns and rise in cost efficient foam trays’ demand is driving the foam trays market growth. ... Read more

The demand for polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is witnessing significant growth in recent years owing to its application in various elements such as handling chlorides, acids, and mixture of chemicals. Speaking of chemicals, PVDF due to its versatility is heavily used in different chemical processing industries in different applications such as piping systems, mechanical components, tower packing, fabricated vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, valves, and pumps. The aforementioned facts are ... Read more

Market for non-commercial acrylic paints is witnessing an increased usage owing to significant rise in the number of students & artists. High schools students are demonstrating a strong inclination towards arts & designing, thereby boosting the demand for non-commercial acrylic paints in the market. Moreover, rising number of competitions & exhibitions across the globe prompts artists to participate, which is a major driver for the growth of the market. The non-commercial acrylic ... Read more

The market for activated alumina is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years owing to strict regulation regarding hydrogen fluoride, fluoride, fluoride contamination, and sodium fluoride in water. Moreover, activated alumina is extensively used as an absorbent, catalyst in oil & gas, desiccant, chemical processing, and water treatment industries. The aforementioned data has been collected from research study named, “ ... Read more

Neopentyl glycol (NPG) has sought wide set of applications in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, automotive & transportation, furniture & interiors, building & construction, and textiles, among others. Moreover, neopentyl glycol is heavily used in the production of various chemical products that includes engine lubricants, resins for paints, and greases due to the exceptional properties it provides to them, which are improved scratch resistance and impact resistance for ... Read more

Solvent based inks have sought wide set of application in various industries ranging from packaging to transportation to industrialization, as they are used extensively in several external applications owing to their ability to provide resistance to severe weather conditions. Moreover, quick development in packaging industry is prompting the demand for printed materials, thereby boosting the growth of solvent-based inks market. These information combined with other essential intelligence are ... Read more

Animal feed is an essential aspect of life stock rearing processes, owing to its indirect and direct impact on the food chain. Dietary fibers are widely considered to be a very important constituent of animal feeds owing to their role in maintaining intestinal health and weight management objectives in the life stock and pet rearing business. The global industry for animal feed dietary fibers is anticipated to witness faster growth owing to frequent improvements in farming procedures, ... Read more

There is an increase in the demand for high-purity alumina mainly due to its usage as a coating on lithium-ion battery separators. Lithium-ion batteries with high-purity alumina coated separator are widely used in various electronic devices ranging from smart speakers, smartphones, media players, laptops, and also smart wearable devices. There is an increase in the demand for lithium-ion batteries for mobile gadgets owing to their exceptional stability & compact size. Hence, increase in ... Read more

Stainless steel foil market is witnessing a surge in the demand owing to its usage in sealing, vapor retardant, decrease in heat transfer, radiant barrier, and shielding. Moreover, stainless steel foil is heavily used in the production of solar panel components such as a substrate material inside panels. It has wide sought application in the solar market owing to its exceptional thermal conductive properties. This, in turn, is anticipated to boost the stainless steel foils market in the near ... Read more

There has been a surge in the demand for sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) as awareness regarding ‘hygiene’ and ‘cleanliness’ begin to grow among consumers of developing countries. As per the Cosmetic Ingredient Review, SLS is claimed as safe for its use in personal care products and cleaning products, which has reinforced the confidence of consumers in the chemical-based products. With the superior wetting and foaming properties, sodium lauryl sulfate has been catering to the paint and coating ... Read more

Ready-mix concrete has often been preferred over on-site concrete mixing for its precision and lowered work site confusion. Ready-mix concrete has led to automation backed up by excellent quality and increased standardization, speed and more constituent uniformity that is done 10 times faster vis-à-vis on-site mix concrete. With advanced plant and concrete, ready-mix concrete produces quality concrete. In addition, rigorous control on the quality of all ingredients by applying stringent ... Read more

Fibers production, including manmade fibers and natural fibers has been soaring in the recent past. According to International Cotton Advisory Committee, fibers world production climbed 100 million metric tons in 2016. The development of research on microplastics has made it possible to signify the presence of fibers in the environment including continental waters or marine. Meanwhile, owing to its small size, the aesthetic nuisance of these fibers is almost inexistent. Banking on the ... Read more

FCC catalysts have been gaining major importance across industrial units, given that they act as the elixir to fend off supply-demand gaps. Oil refineries continue to sustain high demand for FCC catalysts on account of constant pressure for production ramp-up. Prominent refinery and catalyst companies have and will continue being one of the early adopters of FCC catalysts, foreshadowing a positive future for FCC catalyst market during the forecast period. These insights have been garnered ... Read more

Environmental upside of photocatalytic coatings—titanium dioxide (TiO2) have been apt for a myriad of application for decomposing a range of substances and materials in the atmosphere. Photocatalytic active coating systems have been able to lower environmental contaminations and to enhance surface of different materials. Titanium dioxide has been found to be efficacious than other antibacterial agent for the photocatalytic reaction is effective in spite of the surface being covered by the ... Read more

Environmental upside of photocatalytic coatings—titanium dioxide (TiO2) have been apt for a myriad of application for decomposing a range of substances and materials in the atmosphere. Photocatalytic active coating systems have been able to lower environmental contaminations and to enhance surface of different materials. Titanium dioxide has been found to be efficacious than other antibacterial agent for the photocatalytic reaction is effective in spite of the surface being covered by the ... Read more

Sales of luxurious products has been witnessing an uptick in recent years, abreast growing purchasing power of individuals. This has significantly rubbed off on the adoption of luxury beddings, thereby influencing demand for duvets as a consequence. Europe continues to spearhead the duvet market, followed by Oceania. The dominance of these regions can be backed by growing travel and tourism activities in these regions, which has spurred the adoption of luxury goods such as duvets in the ... Read more

White spirits sales continue to be buoyed by their demand in the paints & coatings industry as thinners, in light of enhanced finishing that these offer to architectural and decorative buildings. Use of white spirits as paint thinners coupled with healthy growth in the paints & coatings industry and the resurgent rise in construction and infrastructure development activities, particularly in developing economies are expected to drive growth of the white spirits market.  These ... Read more

White spirits sales continue to be buoyed by their demand in the paints & coatings industry as thinners, in light of enhanced finishing that these offer to architectural and decorative buildings. Use of white spirits as paint thinners coupled with healthy growth in the paints & coatings industry and the resurgent rise in construction and infrastructure development activities, particularly in developing economies are expected to drive growth of the white spirits market.  These ... Read more

The idea of surface covering continues to witness unabated popularity in commercial and residential structures, while engineered stones break aesthetic barriers into function and design. This has led the interest toward diverse silica minerals such as cristobalite. Cristobalite, in combination with new-age stones has gained notable attraction in the construction sector, in light of its higher durability, greater transparency, and appealing appearance. A new study, titled “ ... Read more

Cyclic olefin copolymers have gained significant popularity as preferred plastic in healthcare and packaging industries in recent years, in light of their compliance to various global regulations and norms. This has further created several opportunities for players in the cyclic olefin copolymers market, alongside growing adoption among various industrial sectors as barrier material. Demand for cyclic olefin copolymers will continue to grow among end-use industries including electronics, ... Read more

Electroplating tends to provide a shielding barrier and wards off tarnishing along with reducing friction. Pertinent companies vie to provide exception industrial electroplating processes which aptly utilized various metals and metal alloys. Further, electroplating provides a range of essential facets which can succor in enhancing the quality of the manufacturing processes and propel the competitive position of the leading companies. These insights are according to the intelligence report, ... Read more

The chemical industry is witnessing a modest rise, with the dependence of most manufactured goods on some or the other form of chemical process. This is significantly rubbing off on development and adoption of tert-butanol as an essential ancillary. Application versatility of tert-butanol across industries including automotive, construction, flavors & fragrances, and pharmaceuticals has further underpinned its demand in recent years.  These insights are sourced from the report titled “ ... Read more

Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) has been prevalently known for retention of properties and physical strength post long-term exposure to oil, heat and chemicals. The sheer unique attributes of HNBR have led to the ubiquitous adoption of HNBR in automotive, industrial and performance-demanding applications. On the basis of volume, automotive industry is the largest consumer using HNBR for hoses, static seals and belts. Moreover, with the high elasticity nature of hydrogenated ... Read more

Sodium lauryl sulfate sales are highly influenced by a slew of factors, including population expansion, growing disposable incomes of consumers, rapid urbanization, and rising requirement for personal care products. Increasing rate of beauty-conscious and health-conscious demographic worldwide, is one of the leading factors impacting growth of the sodium lauryl sulfate market. The sodium lauryl sulfate market is forecast to record a modest ~5% CAGR through 2029.  Aforementioned insights are ... Read more

The market for electrical vehicle is robustly changing as preeminent manufacturers launch new products, government incentives continue, battery prices dip globally. Given copper is paramount to EV technology and its related infrastructure, the evolving landscape is set to have an overwhelming impact on copper demand. The use of copper throughout electric vehicles, supporting infrastructure and charging stations owing to the metal’s high conductivity, durability and efficiency has instilled ... Read more