Wednesday 22 July 2015

Global Report on Phosphate Rock Market

Phosphate rock is a sedimentary rock having huge concentration of phosphate minerals. The phosphate rock market can be segmented on the basis of sources from which it is mined such as marine phosphate deposits, igneous phosphate deposits, metamorphic deposits, biogenic deposits, and weathered deposits. Sedimentary and marinedeposits are the largest source for phosphate rock across the globe. The market can also be segmented on the basis of its end applications such as fertilizers, feed and food additives, industrial chemicalsand others. Based on applications, fertilizers is the largest segment in the global phosphate rock (PR) market due to its huge demand in the developing nations of Asia Pacific and Latin America.The fertilizer segment can be further sub-segmented into DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate), MAP (Mono-ammonium Phosphate), and TSP (Triple superphosphate).
The global phosphate rock market is expected to grow significantly in future primarily due to the growing world population and associated food demand which is increasing the demand for phosphate fertilizers. Phosphate fertilizers are needed for optimum crop production. By 2050, the global population is expected to reach 9.6 billion which will put pressure on farmers to produce more to feed this large population. Another major driver for the growth of the phosphate rock market is rise in per capita income in developing countries which will impact the dietary habits i.e. shift from mostly vegetarian diet to a diet with a higher volume of meat and dairy products. This in turn will increase demand for crops. According to Food and Agriculture Organization’s estimates, food production has to increase by 70% by 2050 in order to feed such a large number of people. This required growth in crop production will require additional land for cultivation along with intensification of agriculture, both of which will lead to increased demand for phosphate fertilizers. However, factors such as increasing awareness regarding use of bio-based eco-friendly fertilizers is expected to hamper the growth of the global phosphate rock market.
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Phosphate rock reserves are majorly located in Morocco and Western Sahara. Together they constitute more than half of the total global reserve. Other major regions holding phosphate rock reserves are China, Russia, Algeria, Syria, Jordan, the U.S., Middle East, and South Africa. Developing countries such as India, China, Brazil, and South Africa are the major consumers for phosphate rock primarily in the form of phosphoric fertilizer. In developed countries of North America and Europe, there is low demand for phosphoric fertilizersdue to efficient use of fertilizers and buildup of phosphate in the soil.
The global phosphate rock market is highly fragmented as none of the players hold a significant market share. The key players operating in the global phosphate market includePotash Corp, MBAC Fertilizer Corp, Grange Resources, Phosphate Resources Limited, The Mosaic Company, WENGFU Group, Vale, AgriumInc, Anglo American, Shaw River Manganese Ltd, and Sterling Group Ventures Inc.

Monday 20 July 2015

Forecasts of growth in the Synthetic And Bio-Based Polypropylene Market

Polypropylene, also known as polypropene, is a type of thermoplastic polymer resin discovered by Karl Rehn, a German chemist and Italian chemist named Montecatini in 1954. The thermoplastic polymer in used in a wide range of applications such as textiles, labeling and packaging, plastics, stationary, and laboratory equipment owing to its property of being highly versatile. The beneficial properties of polypropylene make it useful in everyday applications,for instance, plastics. Its high melting point vis-à-vis other lightweight plastics makes it useful in food and beverage containers that require high temperature resistance. Polypropylene can be manufactured in three forms which include isotactic, syndiotactic and atactic. Isotactic is the primary form of polypropylene manufactured in the market. These polymers can be dyed into various colors. These can also be customized. These are major reasons for its usage in the manufacture offibers employed in carpets.
Polypropylene is used in a wide range of applications such as plastics, carpeting, reusable products, paper, and medical equipment. Polypropylene is used in the manufacture of toys and automobile products in the plastics industry. These polymers are employed in the making of upholstery, area rugs, and all types of carpets due to their chemical and physical properties. These polymers are used in reusable products such as jars, containersetc. Demand for polypropylene is expected to be significant in the paper industry for applications such as stationary and other writing bindings.
Synthetic polymers are petrochemical-based polymers obtained through bulk/ slurry, hydrocarbon slurry, and gas phase processes. These three processes are used to manufacture polypropylene. Stringent directives and regulations regarding the usage of plasticsare likely to hamper the growth of the polypropylene market. Currently, ecofriendly materialsare usedin themanufacture of polypropylene.Raw materials used in the manufacture of bio-based polypropylene include corn, biomass, vegetable oil, and bio-diesel. Demand for synthetic and bio-based polypropylene is projected to increase significantly owing to their potential functional properties and characteristics.
Rising demand in the automotive industry is the major factor driving theglobal synthetic and bio-based polypropylene market. Rising demand in construction and packaging industries is also expected to fuel the market.The textile industry isa major consumer of polypropylene,thereby contributing to the growth of the global synthetic and bio-based polypropylene market.
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In terms of region, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa are the major markets for synthetic and bio-based polypropylene. Developing regions such as Asia Pacific, especially China and India, are the key markets for synthetic and bio-based polypropylene due to increasing demand in automotive and construction industries. U.S. is the major consumer of propylene due to growing demand from the end-user industries. Brazil is also expected to fuel demand for synthetic and bio-based polypropylene in the market. Middle East and Africa regions are also likely to boost the demand for synthetic and bio-based polypropylene during the next few years.
Some of the key players in the global synthetic and bio-based polypropylene market include:Braskem, SABIC, LyondellBasell Industries, China Petrochemical Corporation, Washington Penn Plastic Co., Inc., ,Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, BASF, Japan Polypropylene Corporation, Fulton Companies, Qatar Petrochemical Company Q.S.C. , INEOS, PetroChina Company Limited, Reliance Industries Ltd., Total S.A, Bayer Material Science, National Petrochemical Industrial Company, Tasnee, Borouge, Pinnacle Polymers, Phillips 66 Company, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A., Exxon MobilCorporation and Borealis AG.

Global Report for Human 5,10 Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) ELISA Reagents Kit Market

Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagents are essential enzymes used for folate-dependent regulation of homocysteine and methionine concentrations. Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagent kit available in the market are used for performing ELISA activity involving enzyme immunoassay technique. The technique involves the color development procedure and thereafter intensity of the assay is measured by analyzing the intensity of color. Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagents are detectable between the ranges of 46.88 pg/ml to 3,000 pg/ml. However, the minimum detectable dose of Human 5,10 MTHFR is less than 11.7 pg/ml. Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagents kits are slowly gaining demand among the researchers as these reagents are highly sensitive and have excellent specificity for detection of human MTHFR.
The various components which are included in Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagents kit are as follows:
Pre-coated 96 well strip plate
Standard and diluent
Detection reagent A and assay diluent A
Detection reagent B and assay diluent B
TMB substrate
Wash buffer
Stop solution
Rising ELISA related research and development activities and the diagnostic procedures coupled with the rising government funding to promote the research are the major factors which are propelling the demand for Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagents kits. For example, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended ELISA test followed by Western Blot test for detection of Lyme disease. Moreover, CDC in collaboration with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is also performing research activities if C6 ELISA can eventually replace the two steps Lyme disease diagnostic testing with single test type. Increasing ELISA associated research activities and recommendations regarding ELISA diagnostic procedures will result in increased demand for Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagents kits during the forecast period.
Moreover, many universities and public hospitals are also performing research activities on Human MTHFR, which is also increasing the usage of Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagents kits. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), U.S. are performing study on genetic causes of male infertility with focus on role of MTHFR and CBA gene, which regulate metabolism and absorption of vitamin folate during infertility. All such research activities which are focused on MTHFR cells are driving the market.
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However, the high cost and sunk costs associated with research activities and the difficulty in storage of these kits are some of the major factors which are restraining the market for Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagents kits. The kit especially the detection reagent A, detection reagent B and the 96 well strip plate needs to be stored at -20°C while the other reagent needs to be stored at -4°C. Moreover, the researcher needs to use the remaining reagents within one month of time after opening the kit for the first time. The difficulty to store the kits in this temperature especially during transportation and fear of spoilage restricts the users to purchase these kits, thus restraining the market.
Some of the major market players which are providing Human 5,10 MTHFR ELISA reagents kit in their portfolio include CliniSciences, MyBioSource, Inc., Cloud Clone Corporation, Antibodies-Online.Com, Abcam plc, Abnova Corporation, Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., Cusabio, Bethyl Laboratories, Inc., Biolinkk, and Thermo Fischer Scientific, Inc.

Iprodione Market - Worldwide Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts 2014 to 2020

Iprodione is a colorless and odorless crystal and is soluble in water and other solvents such as methanol, ethanol, toluene, acetonitrile, acetone, benzene and dimethylformamide. Iprodione is a nematicide and hydantoin fungicide which is used in the agriculture industry across various parts of the world. Trade names for the commercial products that contain iprodione are DOP 500F, Chipco 26019, Kidan, NRC 910, LFA 2043, Rovral, and Verisan. Iprodione is used in formulations with various other fungicides including thiabendazole and carbendazim. Moreover, iprodione is compatible with most other pesticides. Iprodione is utilized on crops which are affected by Botrytis bunch rot, Sclerotinia Brown rot and other fungal diseases in plants. Iprodione is currently applied in a wide variety of crops such as fruit, ornamental trees, vegetables and scrubs and on lawns.
Iprodione is a contact fungicide which inhibits the germination of fungal spores and iprodione blocks the augmentation of the fungal mycelium. Iprodione was developed originally by Aventis CropScience (formerly Rhône-Poulenc Agrochimie) which was acquired by Bayer in 2002. Furthermore, DevGen, a Belgium-based multinational agricultural biotechnology company invented that iprodione can kill nematodes and then subsequently filed for patent for those uses. Iprodione was approved in Turkey under the brandname Devguard for utilizing on cucumbers and tomatoes in 2009. Iprodione was approved for commercial use in Europe in 2010 and was approved in the U.S. market as an enclosure for utilizing in commercial peanut production in May 2010. Due to the rising global population, especially in the developing countries, the agricultural industry is emphasizing on escalating the overall agriculture output. Moreover, owing to the reduced availability of arable land, farmers are focusing on increasing the crop yield from the available arable land by using different types of fertilizers, fungicides and insecticides. Thus, the growing agricultural industry across the globe is expected to drive the demand for iprodione across the globe.
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Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market for iprodione and other types of fungicides and nematicides in the next few years. The main reason for this is the growing demand for fungicides and nematicides, especially iprodione, in China, India and South East Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand due to increasing need for better yield for fulfilling the rising food demand from the continuously escalating population. Moreover, the countries such as Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and Israel are increasingly focusing on improving the agriculture output. Furthermore, the U.S. and European economies are emphasizing on achieving maximum agriculture output from the available arable land. All these factors are creating a positive outlook for the global agriculture, fertilizer and fungicides industry. The increasing demand for iprodione fungicide in the agriculture industry across different geographies of the world, especially in the developing countries, is expected to drive the global iprodione market in the next six years. The major players operating in the iprodione market are largely emphasizing on the developing economies for tapping their enormous market potential. These companies are installing manufacturing facilities in the developing nations to fulfill the rapidly growing demand for iprodione from the agriculture industry. Therefore, the global iprodione market is anticipated to witness a notable growth in the next six years.
Some of the key companies operating in the global iprodione market are Bayer Cropscience AG, Dow AgroSciences, BASF SE, E.I. Dupont De Nemours & Company and Syngenta AG.

Lecithin Market - Industry Overview and Key Factors

Lecithin also known as granulestin, vitellin, lecithol and kelecin occurs in a wide range of natural sources including vegetable and animal sources such as steak, beef liver, peanuts, eggs, oranges and cauliflower. A few commercial sources of lecithin comprise egg yolk, soybeans or the brain tissue. Lecithin is a yellowish - brown fatty substance and is composed of choline, phosphoric acid, glycerol, fatty acids and various phospholipids including phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine. Lecithin is easily extracted chemically using ethanol, hexane, petroleum ether, acetone, benzene etc. or mechanically. Lecithin is a rich source of a wide range of dietary fats, however, the small amounts of lecithin used in food does not act as a source of fats. The commercial lecithin that is employed by food manufacturers is a mixture of phospholipids in oil.
Lecithin has lubricating and emulsifying properties; hence, it is used on a large scale as a surfactant in the detergent industry. In addition, lecithin is also employed in the food industry, pharmaceutical industry and the paint and coatings industry among others. Lecithin is commonly distributed as an herbal supplement and hence should be purchased from a dependable source in order to avoid the possibilities of contamination. In addition, lecithin is used in order to treat a wide range of diseases including high cholesterol, gallbladder diseases, liver problems etc.
The key drivers for the lecithin market are its use as a food additive and a surfactant. The key factor that propels the market growth for this product is the fact that it is considered eco friendly compared to other surfactants. Its mild and non-toxic properties make the products that use it very popular among customers globally. The Environment Canada Association after multiple testing of this ingredient conveys that the ingredient is non-persistent and non-accumulative in the environment hence making the product easily degradable. Lecithin is known to be non-toxic to humans, and hence is used largely as a food additive. Lecithin is used in the food industry in order to enhance the color, flavor, texture and shelf life of products. Although it has little or no nutritional value, major food manufacturers use lecithin. The growing food industry and the growth in the fast-food industry because of the “on-the go” lifestyle of the consumers especially in North America and Europe is likely to drive the lecithin market in the next few years. In addition, the increasing number of restaurants, cafes and eateries in the world coupled with the changing lifestyle of the people is likely to drive the lecithin market during the forecast period.
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The major market segments for lecithin include North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Rest of the World (RoW). The largest market for lecithin is North America due to the products environment friendly nature, its market demand is increasing and this trend is expected to continue over the next few years. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region foe lecithin due to the growing health awareness in the region coupled with the increasing growth in the food industry. The rising number of restaurants and eateries in the region especially in the emerging countries like India and China is anticipated to boost the market for lecithin during the forecast period.
Some of the key companies that manufacture lecithin include Verenium Corporation, Shire plc, Ultra Bio – Logics, Solvay SA and Roche Holdings among others.

Lime Sulfur Market - a Global Scenario

Lime Sulfur is a blend of calcium polysulfides, which is manufactured through the reaction of sulfur and calcium hydroxide. Lime sulfur is primarily used as an insecticide and fungicide in horticulture industry. It is applied in aqueous solution form on various plants especially roses and fruits such as raspberries and blackberries. In addition to these plants and trees, lime sulfur in dilute formulations is also used in treatment of pets such as dogs and cats to treat diseases such as ringworm and other skin related infections. The growth in horticulture coupled with demand from veterinary industry is anticipated to drive the market for lime sulfur in the next six years. The demand for lime sulfur is expected to remain modest in developed regions such as North America and Europe owing to the several restrictions imposed on the fungicides and pesticides in general. Whereas, developing nations across Asia Pacific region such as India and China are expected to have rising demand for lime sulfur in the next few years majorly due increased green house horticulture industry.
Lime sulfur is usually manufactured in different concentrations based on the requirement of the plants and duration during which lime sulfur is applied. Lime sulfur primarily finds its application in horticulture industry as a fungicide and insecticide. The horticulture industry is gaining significant importance across the globe considering the ever increasing demand for vegetables and fruits. The increase in fungal infections coupled with rising menace from insects affects the overall quality of the fruits and vegetables. Lime sulfur acts as a major insecticide and fungicide which inhibits the growth of fungi on the trees and plants. Lime sulfur is used in controlling scale insects and other diseases spores. Lime sulfur is also used for numerous trees for treatment for numerous fungal infections and insects including apple (blister mite, rust mite, brown mite, European red mite), cherries (coryneum blight and powdery mildew), grapes (anthracnose and mildew), peaches (peach curl leaf) and plums (powdery mildew). Additionally, the expanding market of floriculture is also expected to drive the market for lime sulfur in the next six years. Moreover, the veterinary industry is also driving the market for lime sulfur for treatment for pet animals. Furthermore, the lime sulfur is also used in bonsai preservation and giving the bonsai exquisite outlook. Thus in a nutshell, the strong growth in horticulture industry along with demand from veterinary industry is anticipated to act as a major driver for the lime sulfur industry.
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The growth of horticulture industry primarily due to rising need of vegetables and fresh fruits is expected to act as a major driver for lime sulfur in Asia Pacific region which is anticipated to be the fastest growing market. Additionally, the demand for lime sulfur is expected to remain high in the countries such as China and India due to escalating need for higher yield for fulfilling the increasing food demand from the constantly rising population. Moreover, the changing lifestyle and growing demand for nutritious vegetables and fruits is further boosting the need for better pesticides and insecticides treating various fungal infections. In addition to horticulture, the global veterinary industry is also expected to drive the lime sulfur market in the next six years. Furthermore, as lime sulfur is highly effective against numerous classes of fungi and insects, makes lime sulfur an economical solution for treatment of various types of fungi and insects. All these factors are expected to create a positive outlook for the global lime sulfur market in general.
Some of the key manufacturers of lime sulfur are North Country Organics, Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., Miller Chemical & Fertilizer Co., and Graus Chemicals.

Hydrogen Cyanamide Market - Industry Overview and Key Factors

Hydrogen cyanamide is a plant growth regulator. Plant growth regulators (PGR) are chemicals that shape plant growth in many complex ways. They control activities such as differentiation and cell division, root and shoot growth, ripening and flowering. These are naturally occurring elements that regulate overall development and growth of plants, and are also called plant hormones. Some plant growth regulators are applied to plants to get a myriad of changes. These changes often make the plant better or more saleable by inhibiting growth responses such as germination, stomatal closure and abscission. Hydrogen cyanamide is majorly used as a growth regulator for grape. It has properties similar to disulfiram which is used to treat chronic alcoholism. Hydrogen cyanamide is called carbamide or carbodiimide. It is also classified as a restricted use pesticide. Hydrogen cyanamide offers several advantages. It includes earlier fruit harvest, increase in fruit size and increase in yield. In addition, it decreases the rate of over cropping and poor leafing. Hydrogen cyanamide has potential disadvantages which include phytotoxicity. Phytotoxicity reduces plant yields.
Organic farming has emerged as an important area in the agriculture sector on a global level in view of the growing demand for healthy and safe food. Organic farming also offers long-term sustainability and addresses concerns regarding environmental pollution associated with the indiscriminate use of agrochemicals. Hydrogen cyanamide are used for applications in soil, seed, or composting areas with the objective of increasing the number of such micro-organisms and accelerate microbial processes which boost the availability of nutrients that are subsequently assimilated by plants. Companies are focusing toward developing organic plant growth regulators to strengthen the organic offerings in crop nutrition. Organic plant growth regulators are premium products in the plant growth regulator category which have been mainly targeted at high value horticulture crops and other cash crops such as cotton and sugarcane. Hydrogen cyanamide causes adverse effects in the liver, thyroid, kidney, ovaries, and testes of laboratory animals. Hydrogen cyanamide has a modest toxicity in humans. Workplace exposure to hydrogen cyanamide sprays or exposure in people living in the vicinity of spraying have been reported as causing respiratory irritation, contact dermatitis, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms of nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. These parameters can adversely affect the hydrogen cyanamide market growth. Additionally, though plant growth regulators provide nutrition and enhance the growth of plants, they are used in less quantity compared to other agrochemicals such as fertilizers. Different types of farming such as organic farming mainly use pesticides and fertilizers for applications in pest control, crop rotation, and green matter. However, plant growth regulators are strictly limited to organic farming due to various reasons including dormancy of seeds and their sustainability. Thus, the demand for hydrogen cyanamide may diminish in the near future.
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Demand for plant growth hydrogen cyanamide was highest in Europe. Demand for plant growth regulators in Asia Pacific is expected to witness substantial growth. Emerging economies in Asia Pacific such as China and India are anticipated to dominate the market owing to the large demand for plant hormones in grapes for wine production over the next few years.
At present, manufacturers such as Xinyi (H.K.) Industrial Co. Ltd., Sichuan Guoguang Agrochemical Co. Ltd, Drexel Chemical Company, Canpex Chemicals Pvt. Ltd and Kenvos Biotech Company Limited dominate the hydrogen cyanamide market.

Glufosinate-Ammonium Market - Industry Overview and Key Factors

Glufosinate ammonium is produced from phosphinic acid and is a non-selective herbicide. It can be used effectively of all broad-leaved and grass weeds. Weeds deprive the crop plants of essential soil nutrients resulting in their stunted growth. Glufosinate ammonium is used globally on all edible & non-edible crops, fruits & berries and grasslands. Glufosinate ammonium is applied on both pre- and post emergent weeds. It acts by inhibiting the enzyme glutamine synthetase. It is applied as foliar spray and as soil treatment. Compared to other herbicides, its use is considered relatively safe on crop plants and it can be used in combination with other herbicides, owing to which, it is widely accepted as an herbicide in the major parts of the world.
The growth of the agrochemicals industry for farmlands has been driving the growth of glufosinate ammonium market. This trend is expected to continue within the forecast period. Additionally, glufosinate ammonium is used as a dessicant and a defoliant. The application of this chemical causes reduced glutamine and increased ammonia levels in plant tissues. This retards the photosynthesis process resulting in the death of the plant, within few days. However, glufosinate ammonium causes toxicity in animals and aquatic flora and fauna, this disadvantage of glufosinate ammonium is expected to hamper the growth of the market in the coming years. Bio based substitutes of glufosinate ammonium which are milder on the environment are expected to open new opportunities for this market in the coming years.
In order to combat the increasing problem of weed resistance to glyphosate- based products, in May 2013, Bayer CropScience announced the construction of glufosinate ammonium herbicide facility in the U.S. Bayer CropScience sells glufosinate ammonium under the brand name Liberty. The Liberty brand of glufosinate ammonium herbicide, acts against weeds which develop resistance to glyphosate, owing to this it is in high demand by agriculturists. The new facility construction in the U.S. is expected to more than double the company’s capacity for glufosinate ammonium production. Glufosinate ammonium acts against a wide variety of weeds such as crabgrass, pigweed, chickweed, quackgrass, lamb’s quarters, buckhorn plantain, shepherd’s purse and others. Glufosinate ammonium is sold under the brand names Liberty, Basta and Ignite. Its use as a defoliant causes the leaves of the weeds to fall off which retards the growth of harmful weeds.
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China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of glufosinate ammonium. China consumes glufosinate ammonium as agro-chemical. The U.S, Canada, South America and Western Europe are other producers of glufosinate ammonium. It is used extensively in Brazil in its agricultural lands. Furthermore, other agrarian economies such as countries in the Indian sub continent are large consumers of glufosinate ammonium. It is used on a large scale in Europe and the U.S. as a non-systemic herbicide.
Some of the key players in this market are: ABI Chemicals, AK Scientific, Alfa Aesar, Angene, Apollo Scientific Ltd, Bayer CropScience, Conier Chem, China Jiangsu International Group, Changzhou Wujin Henglong Pesticide Co.,Ltd, Dalian Haokang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd, GFS Chemicals, Finetech Industry, Green Chem Ltd, Hangzhou Uniwise International Co., Ltd, Hengyang KT Chemical Co., Ltd, J and K Scientific, Krishi Rasayan Exports Pvt. Ltd., Panpan Industry Co. Ltd, Merck Millipore, Sigma – Aldrich, Syngenta, Shengda Union Biochemistry Co. Ltd, Wangs Crop-Science Co., Ltd, Zibo Towin Chemical Co., LTD. TCI, Tractus Co. Ltd, Zhejiang Sega Science and Technology Co. Ltd among others.

Low Smoke Halogen Free Flame Retardant Polypropylene (PP) Market Forecast up to 2023

Advancements in denier polypropylene fiber, which has in-built flame retardant properties, have created significant interest among various end-user industries such as packaging, construction, aerospace& aircraft, electrical &electronics, and automotive. Currently, there are two methods that are popular in the flame retardant polypropylene market: halogenated and non-halogenated. Both these methods have been effective in imparting flame retardant properties to polypropylene polymer; however, non-halogenated flame retardants are preferred to halogenated flame retardants. Halogenated flame retardants use bromine and chlorine chemicals for fire safety purposes. However, increasing consumer awareness regarding environmental safety and rising number of government regulations on low smoke flame retardant polymers have hampered the usage of halogen flame retardant polypropylene. Therefore, the use of halogenated (brominated and chlorinated) flame retardant polypropylene has been waning in the flame retardant polypropylene market. Non-halogenated(halogen free)flame retardants include alumina trihydrate (ATH), magnesium hydroxide (MDH), nitrogen, antimony trioxide, and phosphorous-based flame retardant polypropylene.
Low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene is a type of polymer that offers high resistance to fire. This property helps delay the combustion process; moreover, it produces little smoke when burnt. Currently, halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene is considered to be a promising flame retardant due to its environment-friendly properties. Construction industry is one of the major end-users of the low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene market. Increasing usage of low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polymers in wires and cables applications is another driving factor for the market. Development of synergistic systems of polypropylene with other polymers such as epoxy resins, engineered polymers (ETP), and styrenics is expected to provide significant opportunities for growth of the low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene market during the forecast period.
Biodegradable low smoke halogen-freeflame retardant polymers and composites are anticipated to provide significant growth opportunities to the low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene market in the near future. Based on end-user industries, the market can be divided into six major segments: building and construction, electrical and electronics, automotive, aerospace and aircraft, wires and cables, and others.
Low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene is used significantly in end-user industries such as construction, electrical and electronics, and automotive. This can be ascribed to the fact that these industries have high degree of fire risk, which can cause significant loss of life and property. Construction is the most crucial end-user industry in the low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene market. Increasing amount of flame retardant plastics and polymers provides thermal insulation to the residential and office buildings. This is one of the factors driving the construction industry. Similarly, demand for environment-friendly flame retardant polypropylene is rising in the automotive end-user industry for the production of automotive parts, seat covers, automotive interiors, and under hoods of cars.
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Asia Pacific and Europe are the key markets for low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene. China constitutes the largest market for low smoke halogen-free retardant polypropylene in Asia Pacific due to robust industrialization in the country. This has resulted in strong growth of the construction industry in China. Thus, the low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness substantial growth during the forecast period. Western Europe held significant share of the global low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene market in 2014. Automotive is the one of the major end-user segments driving the low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene market in Western Europe. Aerospace and aircraft accounted for substantial share of the low smoke halogen-free flame retardant polypropylene market in North America in 2014.
Some of the leading players in the low smoke halogen free flame retardant polypropylene market include SIMONA AMERICA INC., Albemarle Corporation, Vycom Corporation, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), Dover Chemical Corporation, Bayer AG, The Lubrizol Corporation, RTP Company, Teknor Apex Company, Celanese Corporation, and Lati S.p.A.

An Expert suggetions on Caprylic Acid Market till 2023

Caprylic acid is one of the major medium chain triglycerides (MCT), chemically known as octanoic acid. It is a saturated fatty acid containing eight carbon atoms. Caprylic acid occurs naturally in the milk of different mammals. It is also found as one of the components of coconut and palm kernel oils. Caprylic acid has potential antimicrobial activity to inhibit the growth of a broad range of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. It acts as an active fungicide by preventing the infection of Candidafungi, commonly known as Candidacells. Caprylic acid also functions to activate ghrelin, a protein that stimulates hunger and increases appetite. It oxidizes the fat component in the body, enabling burning of excess calories, and aiding in weight loss.


Caprylic acid has extensive commercial applications as an antimicrobial pesticide, fragrance-enhancing component, and fat-reducing agent. It is used to prepare esters used in perfumes, artificial flavorings, and dyes. Due to its antimicrobial activity it is applied as a food contact surface sanitizer in equipment used in wineries, breweries, dairies, and other food and beverage processing plants. It is used as a dietary supplement to initiate the fat burning process. It prevents fungal infections caused by yeast and bacteria in stomach and hence recommended for use in alternative medicines. Additionally it has uses in the manufacture of lubricants and grease. It acts in metal working fluids to solubilize mineral oil.
Caprylic acid has potential applications in a broad range of end-user industries. These include personal care or cosmetics (perfume, fragrance, and sanitizer); food and beverage; pharmaceuticals; and rubber and plastic (lubricant and grease). Such wide commercial application builds a prospective market for caprylic acid. North America holds the major share of the market. Weight loss campaigns and improved life styles of people in the U.S. and Canada are likely to fuel a growing market in the next few years. The growth of the end-user industries of caprylic acid in Europe accounts for a significantly healthy market there. A similar trend is forecasted to continue in future in Europe. High consumption of caprylic acid is observed in the developing countries of Asia Pacific due to increased application in luxurious items, perfumes, food supplements, medicines, wax, etc. This leads to a surging market of caprylic acid in Asia Pacific. During the forecast period the market in China, South Korea, Japan and India are anticipated to witness a tremendous boost. MEA is also expected to appear as an emerging market for caprylic acid due to rising demand as a food supplement and additive.

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Approval of caprylic acid by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) empowers its potential use as a food additive and nutritious supplement, driving a rise in demand. Medical and dietary application accelerates growing demand in the global market. Caprylic acid is obtained from raw materials that are natural, renewable, and “green.” Being free from environmental concerns and regulatory hazards, application of caprylic acid for commercial purposes is highly encouraged. Application of caprylic acid as a surfactant due to its hydrophobic nature enhances its demand in the global market. However, increased application of caprylic acid may elicit some health symptoms such as: nausea, constipation, heartburn, indigestion, etc. Such factors can hinder the growth in demand for caprylic acid.
Some of the key players in the caprylic acid market include: VVF L.L.C., Wilmar International, Oleon, Klk Oleo Sdn. Bhd., Acme Synthetic Chemicals, P&G Chemicals, and ChemCeed.

Wednesday 8 July 2015

Unbelievable globally growth of Biological Seed Treatment Market

The biological seed treatment process is carried out to protect seeds from pathogens. Microorganisms are used as biological control agents in the seed treatment process. Biological seed treatment is used as an alternative to chemical pesticides. Furthermore, preference for the organic production process is currently higher vis-a-vis the synthetic production process. Biological seed treatment is an effective way in direction of seed protection to provide healthy start. Biological seed treatment provides inbuilt resistance while enhancing production yields. Biological seed treatment controls and suppresses insects, pathogens, and other pests that pose a threat to seeds. Seed treatment process provides the seed to grow without any use agrochemicals which results in less degradation of soil. The biological seed treatment market includes different types of crops such as cereals & grains, fruits & vegetables, oilseed & pulses, forage, and ornamental & plantation crops.
The biological seed treatment process reduces the use of agrochemicals spray used for production of food. Reduction of agrochemicals through spray lowers the exposure of farmers to chemicals. It also reduces the environmental impact. Potential exposure of soil surface to harmful agrochemicals further affects the efficiency of soil. Various procedures such as mycoparasitism, antagonism, and antibiosis are employed in the biological seed treatment process. The choice of procedure depends on requirements, as each method offers advantages and disadvantages that affect the overall performance of seeds. One of the key issues in adopting a single procedure of seed treatment process is that the resistance of seed is restricted to few spectrum of pathogens.
Demand for biological seed treatment is largely led by consumers’ preference for organic products over traditionally produced products. Additionally, the environmentally friendly farming process is widely accepted currently. Increases in food requirement are likely to boost the demand for biological seed treatment procedures. However, factors such as lack of knowledge among farmers about the benefits of using biologically treated seeds and unwillingness to change the practice of adopting traditional methods are restraining market growth. In regions such as North America and Europe, implementation of the environmental protection law and governmental promotion of microbial products are likely to increase the usage of biologically treated seeds during the forecast period. Rising demand for organic and healthy food is projected to boost the usage of biological seed treatment methods. Biological seed treatment uses an innovative technology to enhance the yield of crops and fight against pathogens. These properties are estimated to increase the usage of biologically treated seeds. The market for biological seed treatment is expected to expand in North America and Europe due to the presence of superior technologies and efforts by organizations to invest significantly in research and development activities. In terms of usage of the biological seed treatment process, North America is anticipated to be the largest market, followed by Europe, due to wide acceptance of organic foods and environmentally-friendly farming practices. The biological seed treatment market is projected to expand in Asia Pacific due to higher economic growth in the region. Thus, the global biological seed treatment market is also likely to experience strong growth in the near future.
Some of the key companies operating in the biological seed treatment markets include BASF SE, Bayer CropScience AG, Monsanto Company, Valent BioSciences Corporation, Syngenta,Arysta LifeScience Limited, and Novozymes among others.
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Global Research Report on Friction And Leak-Reducing Additives In Oil Market

With the influx of advanced machines and tools in the industrial sector to achieve efficiency in their performance, the need for lubricants for these machines and tools to produce desired output also arises. A lubricant is a thin film that minimizes friction between moving metal parts by preventing metal-to-metal contact. The application of lubricants to ease out the movement of machine parts is not new and has been there before the dawn of Iron Age. However with complexities present in the modern machineries, use of additives in lubricants to improve their properties is a must.
A base fluid together with an additive package constitutes a lubricant. The main function of the base fluid is to lubricate and carry additives. Additives are added either to improve an existing property or to add a new property to the base fluid. The already existing properties include viscosity index, viscosity, oxidation resistance and pour point. The new properties which are added may include friction reduction, leak reduction, cleaning and suspending ability, corrosion control and anti-wear performance. A friction additive is used to reduce the friction between the moving metal parts. It functions by forming a durable low resistant lubricant film as it is absorbed on the metal surface via association with the base fluid. Common materials such as molybdenum compounds, long chin fatty acids and their derivatives can be used as additives to inhibit friction in oil. In addition to minimizing friction, these additives also help in reducing wear at low temperatures and enhance fuel efficiency. The aging of machine parts causes them to wear. At higher operating temperatures the thickened grease matrix gets destroyed thus resulting in oil leakage into the combustion chamber via other machine parts and get burned away with the fuels. Oil leakage also causes contamination of the lubricants. Hence, leak reducing additives are required that would prevent softening of the lubricant under high shear or at high operating temperatures. Chemical compounds used as leak reducing additives in oil are long chain, high molecular weight polymers.
Amidst the declining oil prices the friction and leak-reducing additives market is expected to grow in order to fast growing demands of the industries, especially the automotive industry among others. The key drivers for such market to develop are the abilities of the additives to improve fuel efficiency and ensure prolonged lifetime of the machineries. Furthermore, the frequent amendments in the emission norms around the globe may also contribute to such lubricant additives market to progress in the coming years. The stagnant demand for high end gasoline by the industries and huge investment involved in the research and development of such additives may intervene in such market development.
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Asia pacific is expected to be the largest market for friction and leak reducing additives market in the coming years as it is the global manufacturing hub of the world. Especially emerging economies like China and India maintaining their low cost of production may be attractive for the additives market to develop. Additionally the revised emission norms in these nations may also call for increased usage of friction and leak reducing additives, thus leading to such market to progress. North America and Europe are expected to follow Asia Pacific in such market growth. Europe is predicted to experience slow growth due to its economic slowdown. The Middle East and Africa are also projected towards slow growth of the lubricant additives market owing to ongoing political unrest over there.
The lubricant additives market is segmented based on products such as grease, mineral oil, bio-based oil, and synthetic oil. Grease is formed by adding a thickener at apt proportion to the mixture of base oil and additives. A mineral oil lubricant uses mineral oil derived from crude oil as the base fluid. In synthetic oil lubricant synthetic oil containing synthetic hydrocarbons such as polyester, di-ester and many others is used as a base fluid. Bio-based oil used as a base fluid in bio-based oil lubricant.
Some of the key players in friction and leak reducing market are BASF SE, Evonic Industries Ag, The Lubrizol Corporation, And Chevron Oronite Company,LLC.

Nitric Acid Market - Industry Overview and Key Factors

Nitric acid is a corrosive acid that turns colorless in its pure form and pale yellow due to decomposition of oxides. Nitric acid with more than 85% concentration is termed as fuming nitric acid, while the commercial form has a concentration of approximately 70%. This acid can be classified as white fuming nitric acid and red fuming nitric acid based on color solution and nitrogen dioxide concentration. Nitric acid is popularly used in reagents required for nitration reactions. Unstable nature of several nitric acid-based compounds allows their usage in explosives, while pigments, dyes, and paints utilize stable compounds of nitric acid. Nitric acid is commercially produced through Ostwald’s process, which includes catalytic oxidation of ammonia (anhydrous) to generate nitric oxide. Treatment of nitric oxide with water before oxidation yields nitric acid. While aqueous solutions have 65% concentration, nitric acid can be further concentrated to 95% after dehydration with 98% sulfuric acid.
Growth of the fertilizer industry is primarily driving the nitric acid market. Nitric acid is used in the production of calcium ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate, which are used in fertilizers. Ammonium nitrate can further be used to produce urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), which is used in explosives and fertilizer solutions. The global market for industrial explosives is significantly expanding due to growth of its end-user industries such as mining and construction. Emerging economies such as India serve significant opportunities to the industrial explosives market and its accessories. The market in India has undergone a key shift from complete dependence on imports to increased production and exportable surplus in the past few decades. Other than explosives, ammonium nitrate is also used as a blasting agent. Calcium ammonium nitrate is also used as a fertilizer solution in the agrochemical industry. Other than agrochemicals, nitric acid is used in the production of adipic acid, which is further utilized in the production of nylon 6,6. This polyamide is widely used in key end-user industries such as tire, textiles, and automotives. Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) uses nitric acid as an intermediate for developing polyurethane foams, which are used in furniture, carpets, transportation, and automotive industries. Although nitric acid is used in the aerospace industry as an oxidizer in rocket propellants, this segment is expected to be hampered due various health and environmental hazards related to nitric acid.
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Europe was the leading consumer of nitric acid. The region was chiefly driven by explosives and fertilizer industries. Although Eastern and Western Europe accounted for the largest demand for nitric acid, Central Europe is estimated to provide better opportunities in the next few years. Following Europe, Asia Pacific was the second-largest region for nitric acid in terms of consumption and is anticipated to witness the fastest growth in the next few years. Economies in this region such as Taiwan, Japan, India, and China are projected to demonstrate a positive outlook for nitric acid in the next few years. Developed regions such as North America, particularly the U.S., have experienced increased demand for nitric acid in explosives, fertilizers, adipic acid, and TDI industries. Furthermore, the nitric acid market in other regions such as Latin America and the Middle East are expected witness strong growth in the next few years.
The Dow Chemical Company, LyondellBasell Industries, Bayer AG, BASF SE, and Agrium Inc. are some of the key manufacturers present in the global nitric acid market.

Sunday 5 July 2015

what experts are saying about Rare Earth Elements Market

Rare earth elements are a group of seventeenchemical elements that occur together in the periodic table. The group consists of yttrium, scandium, and fifteen lanthanide elements (lanthanum, cerium, thulium, ytterbium, praseodymium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, holmium, erbium, and lutetium). The seventeen rare earth elements are found in all rare earth elements deposits; however, their distribution and concentration varies. These elements are referred as ‘rare,’ as it is not common to find them in commercially feasible concentrations. Rare earth elements are broadly classified into two categories: light rare earth elements and heavy rare earth elements.These have varying levels of uses and demand. Mineral deposits of rare earth elements are usually rich in either light rare earth elements or heavy rare earth elements; they rarely contain both in significant quantities. Among rare earth elements, demand for lanthanum and cerium is the largest in the world. Rare earth elements are classified based on various properties such as catalytic, magnetic, electrical, chemical, and optical. Thus, rare earth elements,often referred as ‘seeds of technology’ by the Japanese, exhibit multiple properties. This makes make them suitable for usage in a wide range of end-user industries.
The permanent magnet industryisthe largest end-user industryfor rare earth elements. Lanthanum and cerium are used in the manufacture of catalytic converters. Thesehelp convert the pollutants in engine exhaust systeminto non-toxic compounds. Rechargeable batteries made from neodymium, lanthanum, cerium, and praseodymium (combined with manganese, nickel, cobalt and/or aluminum) are used in car batteries in hybrid electric vehicles, electronic devices, and power tools.Lanthanum and cerium are used in the manufacture of catalytic converters, which convert pollutants in engine exhaust systeminto non-toxic compounds. Electric and hybrid cars can contain rare earths compounds which areworth many dollars, which is double that found in a standard gasoline vehicle.The manufacturing of battery involves use of rare earth compounds. Rare earth elements are also used in regenerative braking systems and electric traction motors. These motors consist of powerful magnets made from neodymium and dysprosium. Europium, terbium, and yttrium are rare earth elementsthat are used widely in the electronics industry to manufacture LCDs and color TVs. Cerium reduces transmission of UV light, while lanthanum increases the glass reflective index for digital camera lenses. Dysprosium, yttrium, neodymium, praseodymium and terbium have the greatest exposure to segments such asrechargeable batteries, phosphors, permanent magnets, and polishing agents. This segments are also the fastest growing segment for rare earth elements. Thus,the wide range of end-user applications is leading to higher usage of rare earth elements across the globe.
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The global market for rare earth elements is expected to expand at a healthy rate in next eight years. China is major producer of rare earth elements. The country produces approximately 94% of the global rare earth elements. China is also the leading consumer of rare earth elements in the world; the country accounts for about 60% of global consumption. Though in coming years the monopoly of China in global rare elements market is expected to witness a decline.
Some of the major companies operating in the global rare earth elements market include Arafura Resources, Alkane Resources Ltd., Avalon Rare Metals Inc., Quest Rare Minerals Ltd.,Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited, China Rare Earth Holdings Limited, Lynas Corporation, Great Western Minerals Group Ltd., Rare Element Resources Ltd., Molycorp Inc.,and Frontier Rare Earths Limited.

Unbelievable popularity of Specialty Paper Market

Specialty paper includes both coated as well as uncoated paper formulated and produced to meet the precise packaging, labeling,and printing requirements of customers with varied and specific paper needs. Specialty paper comprises two primary product lines – technical paper and packaging paper. Technical paper consists of face paper, thermal transfer, release liners,and direct thermal base paperfor use in self-adhesive labels. Packaging paper isformed to safeguard, transport, and recognize a broad range of merchandise. Flexible packaging paper is often utilized as a part of multilayer package structure in amalgamation with films, foils, extruded coatings, boards, and other material. For instance, flexible packaging papers can be utilized in pouches, lidding, bags, spiral can application, andproduct packaging among others.
Rising demand for specialty paper in end-user industries forpackaging and labeling applications is driving the specialty paper market. Additionally,rapid growth in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is expected to boost demand for specialty paper. Rising disposable income and increasing purchase power parity of the middle income population is a positive influence on the fast moving consumer goods market globally. The middle income population comprises the largest proportion of the global population. There is a rapid rise in consumerism across the world, especially in the emerging markets of developing countries. This has triggered increased expenditure on advertising and attractive packaging, which is an integral part of the marketing mix. The development of specialty paper and continued research has contributed to the formulation of numerous innovative solutions for the customers using specialty papers with a wide range of properties. The availability of customizable specialty paper products with desired properties is an added advantage driving the specialty paper market.
However, deforestation and harmful carbon emissions from the paper manufacturing process is a strong disadvantage with grievous effects on the overall paper market including specialty paper. Waste reduction and decrease in deforestation activities due to improved recyclinginfrastructure for paper is anticipated to offset the restraining effect of the paper manufacturing process. Market players in the paper industries are actively investing efforts for afforestation and reforesting of the exploited areas.
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Geographically, Asia Pacific is estimated to be the leading market for specialty paperdue to rapid growth in the industrial use of specialty paperin packaging and labelling applications being witnessed in the region. The major growth in the industrial use of specialty paper has been observed in China, South Korea, Japan, and India due to swift technological advancements and high growth in consumer products as a result of rising population and increasing per capita purchase power parity. North America and Europe are mature marketswith average growth rates driven mainly by packaging and labeling applications of specialty paper in food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care industries.Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are small but rapidly growing markets. Increasing penetration of consumer goods industry, and packaging and labeling requirements of these goods thereof is anticipated to be a major driver for the specialty paper market in these regions.
The specialty paper market is fragmented in nature due to the wide variety of customer requirements and numerous solution providers with differentiated capabilities. Some of the global players are vertically integrated to benefit from the secure and low cost supply of the highly regulated key raw materialssuch as wood. Some of the major players operating in the specialty papermarket include Oji Holdings Corporation, Sappi Limited, Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Limited, Stora Enso Oyj, andNippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.