Abstract
This Report:
Provides an overview of the global market for flame retardant chemicals
Assesses flame retardant chemicals by retardant mechanism and chemical type,
and by end-use application Makes forecasts for the global flame retardant
chemical market over the period from 2009 to the end of 2014, forecast by
market and type Looks at markets on a regional and worldwide scale Discusses
the impact of the industries using flame retardant chemicals Includes a
breakdown of industry structure and profiles major companies.
INTRODUCTION
STUDY GOAL AND OBJECTIVES
The Global Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals presents a detailed overview
of the worldwide market size, growth, and trends for this industry. The report
reviews global markets for flame retardant chemicals, and forecasts trends and
sales in these markets through 2014. The major chemicals, applications and
industries using these products are discussed. The regulations driving this
market are also reviewed. The impact of regulations on the global market is
evaluated. Estimates of market share by product application and chemical types
are provided and analyzed. Regional consumption by chemical and by application
is presented. The industry structure, including major suppliers, is also
discussed.
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
Government regulations and industry standards obligate manufacturers to add
flame retardant chemicals to a wide range of products used every day. The
irony of this industry is that some of these flame retardant products, while
responsible for saving countless lives, are toxic. In order to protect
consumers and the environment, regulations are in place limiting the use of
specific flame retardants in specific applications. The benefits of protecting
people from death and property from damage resulting from fires must be
weighed against exposure to chemicals that are potentially harmful to human
health and the environment. The impact these regulations have on the industry
is multi-dimensional. This study will discuss the flame retardant chemicals
market resulting from this balancing act between fire retardant requirements
and environmental regulations.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The Global Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals is a detailed report covering
the plastics, textiles, wood/paper, coatings/paper, coatings/construction and
coatings/decorations market applications. The report will assist and aid in
strategic planning for companies supplying flame retardants to customers in
these markets, as well as end-users of flame retardants and flame-retarded
products, and those needing further information about this industry.
Information will be provided to support estimates.
SCOPE OF REPORT
The scope of this study includes the chemicals used for flame retardant
purposes. The chemicals are evaluated by retardant mechanism and by chemical
type, and by end-use application. Particular attention is paid to the plastics
industry. The current flame retardant chemicals market is assessed and
compared to historical market performance. Projected sales for the industry as
a whole are forecast by application and type. The market is also valued on a
regional and worldwide scale. The impacts of the industries using flame
retardant products are discussed.
METHODOLOGY
BCC evaluates each flame retardant chemical application and type. To make
projections for the future of the flame retardant chemicals market, a
correlation between products using flame retardant chemicals and the annual
sales of flame retardant chemicals was developed. Interviews were conducted
with raw material suppliers, flame retardant chemical companies, and end user
company representatives to compile a full picture of the future of the flame
retardant chemical marketplace.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Hundreds of information sources contributed to this study, including
interviews with industry experts, research databases, technical abstracts,
commerce publications, government sources, financial and trade information,
library resources and the Internet.
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