Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview

• Physical and Chemical Properties of DMSO
• Current and Future Analysis

2. Application Areas of DMSO

• The Role of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Medical Field
• Pharmaceutical Applications
• Therapeutic Attributes of DMSO
• Topical Areas of Body for DMSO Application
• Petrochemical Applications
• Agrichemicals
• Paints and Coatings
• Semiconductors
• Printing and Inks
• Miscellaneous Applications

3. Product Overview

• Product Definition
• DMSO Properties
• Reactivity
• Compounds to be Handled With Care
• Effects of Overexposure

4. ' Pharmacological' Effects of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)

• Primary Pharmacological Actions
• Membrane Penetration
• Anti-Inflammation
• Antagonism to Platelet Aggregation
• Bacteriostasis
• Cholinesterase
• Diuresis
• Effect on Collagen
• Enhancement or Reduction of Concomitant Drug Action
• Enhancement of Cell Differentiation and Function
• Influence on Serum Cholesterol in Experimental Hypercholesterolemia
• Muscle Relaxation
• Membrane Transport
• Other Membrane Transport Studies
• Nerve Blockade (Analgesia)
• Nonspecific Enhancement of Resistance
• Protection against Ischemic Injury
• Vasodilation
• DMSO and PG/TX System
• DMSO Protects Cell Membrane
• DMSO Calcium and Hydroxyl Radicals

5. Controversial Side of DMSO

• More Uses, Much Controversy
• How FDA Smells DMSO?
• Future of DMSO

6. Related Products

• Dimethyl Sulfone
• Various applications of DMSO2
• Dimethyl Sulfide
• Methylsulfonyl Methane

7. Major Markets Worldwide

• China - Largest and the Fastest Growing Market
• The United States - The Hotbed of Controversy

8. Recent Industry Activity

• Novasol Gains Distribution License for Hubei' s DMSO
• Aurora Discovery Develops NanoRAPTR Workstation
• New Technology to Preserve Stem Cells, Sans DMSO
• Richman Chemicals Develops New High-Purity DMSO

9. Product Innovation/Introduction

• Fukui and Seiren Develop DMSO Freeze Medium

10. Focus on Select Players

• Arkema Inc (USA)
• Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L.C. (USA)
• Panjin Far East Chemicals Co. Ltd., (China)

11. Global Market Perspective

• Table 1: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of world Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Other Applications by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Other Applications by Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • DMSO and the FDA
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • Select Players
  • Arkema Inc.
  • Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L.C.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 10: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 11: US Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals, Agrichemicals, Petrochemicals, Electronic Applications and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 12: US 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for 2003, 2008 & 2012

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 13: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 14: Canadian Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 15: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for 2003, 2008 & 2012

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 16: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 17: Japanese Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 18: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4. Europe

• Market Analysis
• Table 19: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: European Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: European 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for 2003, 2008 & 2012

5. China

• A. Market Analysis
  • DMSO Market in China
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • Select Players
  • Benxi Chengde Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Panjin Far East Chemicals Co., Ltd
  • Shanxi Yuci Development Zone Fuli Grease Chemical Factory
  • Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co. Ltd.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 22: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals, Agrichemicals, Petrochemicals, Electronic Applications and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 23: Chinese Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals, Agrichemicals, Petrochemicals, Electronic Applications and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 24: Chinese 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals, Agrichemicals, Petrochemicals, Electronic Applications and Other Applications for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Rest of World

• Market Analysis
• Table 25: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for 2003, 2008 & 2012

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