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Pigment & Resin Technology

ISSN: 0369-9420

Article publication date: 6 January 2012

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(2012), "Publications", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 41 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2012.12941aaa.014

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Article Type: Conferences, training and publications From: Pigment & Resin Technology, Volume 41, Issue 1

ACA and ChemQuest collaborate for paint and coatings market report

The American Coatings Association (ACA) has selected The ChemQuest Group, Inc. as its partner to prepare its upcoming US Paint & Coatings Industry Market Analysis: 2010-2015, publication of which is anticipated in December 2011. This market study will maintain continuity with previous iterations, and will also incorporate several new features. The US Paint & Coatings Industry Market Analysis: 2010-2015 profiles performance of the coatings industry’s 21 market sectors over the past two years, offering analysis, and projects sector performance for the five-year period following the most recent industry Census figures. In addition to digesting the US Census data, the report will incorporate “real world” interviews with industry experts whose insights provide a solid base for analyzing the impact of trends and issues in major market segments along the paint and coatings supply chain. The forthcoming edition of the Market Analysis will also include special chapters addressing industry mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, raw material trends, technology trends, and green/sustainability issues.

Life-saving fire protection: ceresana analyses the flame retardant market

Cell phones, carpets, or insulating sheets – flame retardants are used in numerous everyday products to prevent them from being burnt or at least to slow down a fire in an emergency. As more and more plastics and other flammable materials are used, flame retardants are gaining increasing importance. The new market study by Ceresana Research forecasts that global flame retardant revenues will rise to approximately US$5.8 billion by 2018. Demand is above all growing in the Asia-Pacific region, with China registering the greatest increase of 7 percent per year.

“The development of the flame retardant industry is greatly influenced by legal situations and industrial standards,” explains Oliver Kutsch, CEO of Ceresana: “Almost all countries are increasingly tightening fire safety regulations. In addition, which flame retardant is used depends on state regulations on the protection of the environment and health – above all in Western Europe and North America.” As environmental restrictions mainly impact halogenated flame retardants, less controversial alternatives are being developed. The demand for organophosphates and different inorganic flame retardants is rising by 3.5-4.3 percent per year, which is significantly faster than for brominated or chlorinated flame retardants. Fire resistant agents are tailored to specific applications and developed in close cooperation with manufacturers, processors, and users of end products. Product innovations focus on more environmentally friendly products and new materials. Examples include nanotechnology, micro-encapsulation, and intumescent systems, which expand by heat and create a protective layer. However, the most widely used flame retardant is aluminum hydroxide (ATH), which is anticipated to continue to dominate the market in 2018. The up-to-date market report of Ceresana Research provides detailed descriptions and analyses of the flame retardant market: demand divided by product types as well as revenues and prices. Moreover, the study offers essential market data related to the individual application areas. The most important sales markets are construction materials – especially made from PVC – insulating materials, rubbers, adhesives, and paints and varnishes. Electrical and electronics and transport industry are also studied individually with reference to the world regions. The introduction summarizes the different types of flame retardants and informs about regulations and health issues. Volume II is a useful list of manufacturers with 246 company profiles. The study, available in English or German, forecasts market opportunities and risks up to 2018 web site : www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/additives/flame-retardants-new/

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