INTRODUCTION
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This report presents the findings of a survey of the U. S. market for
specialty biocides. It is intended to bring to its readers a detailed analysis
of the market, with emphasis on future trends, changing technologies, and
opportunities. The major objectives of this study are as follows:
- To make available the most current and reliable information on the
consumption of biocides.
- To forecast the market for these products, broken down insofar as possible
by end use and by individual product or product group.
- To identify the most rapidly changing applications and the reasons for
their growth or decline.
- To describe the major use trends,
- To provide a description of the most important companies supplying
biocides.
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
There have been numerous studies of the biocides market, but it continues to
undergo changes that have a significant effect on usage. Enhanced public
awareness of the need for greater control of microorganisms and government
regulations, particularly with respect to new product development, are having
their effect on the makeup of this market. It is therefore necessary to keep
abreast of developments.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This study will cover specialty organic and inorganic chemicals used to
control or kill microorganisms, both as chemical entities and as formulations.
It will not cover commodities used for this purpose, e.g. chlorine, bromine, the
hypochlorites, formaldehyde, or ethylene oxide. It will also not cover food
preservatives or the disinfection of drinking water.
METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES
Information on market size, growth rates, and technology trends was obtained
from telephone interviews with key marketing and management personnel from
suppliers of biocides. Secondary sources include reviews of trade journals
such as Chemical and Engineering News, and Chemical Market Reporter. Product
literature from selected suppliers was also reviewed. | 
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