Epoxy Resins

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. Industry Overview

• A Quick Primer
• Market Structure
• Table 1: Worldwide Epoxy Resins Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Capacities of Major Players - Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Dow Chemical Company, Nanya Plastic, Huntsman Advanced Materials, and Kukdo Chemical (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Asia Pacific Emerges Into the Single Largest Market Worldwide
• High Cost Structure Exerts Pressure on Margins
• Price - A Major Concern
• Shift to Low-Solvent Formulations in Coatings Industry
• Industrialized Nations Elbowed Aside by Developing Countries
• Towards Technology Upgradation
• Feedstock Controls Epoxy Resin Production
• Epoxy Resins: Poised for Healthy Growth
• Rampant Energy and Feedstock Prices: Force Producers to Increase Prices
• Promising Gains for Epoxy Resins in Flooring End Use Segment

2. Product Overview

• A. Classification
  • Classification Based on Molecular Arrangement
  • i. Rigid Epoxy Resins
  • ii. Flexible Epoxy Resins
  • Classification Based on Number of Epoxy Groups
  • i. Difunctional Resins
  • ii. Poly Functional Resins
  • Classification Based on Solvent Base and Characteristics
  • i. Solvent-borne Epoxy Resins
  • ii. Water-borne Epoxy Resins
  • Types of Waterborne Epoxy Resins
  • iii. Powder Epoxy Resins
  • Classification based on Type of Raw Material
  • i. Bisphenol Epoxies
  • ii. Brominated Epoxies
  • iii. Novolacs
  • iv. Glycidyls
  • v. Cycloaliphatics
  • vi. Phenoxy Resins
• B. Properties
  • Cross linking Density
  • Reduced Shrinkage
  • Versatile Use
  • High Adhesive Strength
  • Resistance to Chemicals
  • Insulation
  • Viscosity
  • Characteristics of Epoxies Compared to Polyester
• C. Substitutes to Epoxy Resins
  • Epoxy Resins Lose Market to Oxethane Polymers
  • Alternatives Used in the Coatings Industry
  • Other Competitive Adhesives
• D. Production Processes
• E. Epoxy Resin Formulations
  • Materials Used in Epoxy Formulations
  • Curing Agents
  • Epoxy Resin Curing Agents - Properties & Application
  • Curing Technology
  • Improved Polymer Matrix Compounds by Radiation Curing
  • Hardeners: Amplify Resin Properties
  • Flexibilizers
  • Waterborne Epoxy Resin System Formulations
  • i. Carboxylated Acrylic Latex / Epoxy Systems
  • ii. Emulsified Low Molecular Weight Epoxy Systems
  • iii. Emulsified Medium and High Molecular Weight Epoxy Systems
  • iv. Waterpoxy Systems
• F. Selection Criterion for Epoxy Resins
  • Compatibility
  • Preparation Efficiency
  • Adhesion

3. Health and Environmental Issues

• Health Issues
• Liquid Epoxy Resins
• Solid Epoxy Resins
• Modified Epoxy Resins
• Curing Agents / Hardeners
• Solvents
• Reactive Diluents
• Fillers
• Typical Exposure Effects Associated with Epoxy Resin Systems
• Environmental Issues
• Low VOC Content - Prime Concern
• Epoxy Resin Manufacturers and EPA Enter into an Agreement

4. Bisphenol-A - Key Raw Material

• Epoxies: Key End-Use Segment for BPA
• Table 2: Bisphenol A: Key End-Use Applications (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. End Use Overview

• A. A Brief Review of Epoxy Applications
  • Civil Construction
  • Coating Materials
  • Adhesive Materials
  • Filling Materials
  • Laminated Materials
• B. Emerging Applications
  • Electrodeposition Coatings
  • Radiation-Cured Epoxies
  • Hybrid Powder Coatings
  • Acrylic/Epoxy Hybrid Powder Coatings
• C. Conventional Applications
  • I. Paints and Coatings
  • Why are Epoxy Resins Used in Paints & Coatings?
  • Epoxy Surface Coatings
  • a. Solvent Coatings
  • b. Water based Coatings
  • Types of Waterborne Epoxy Binder Systems
  • c. Powder Coatings
  • Decorative Powder Coatings
  • Protective Powder Coatings
  • Fillers, Pigments and Additives
  • II. Electrical/Electronic Laminates
  • III. Bonding and Adhesives
  • IV. Flooring & Paving Aggregates
  • V. Miscellaneous Applications

6. Product Introductions

• Air Products Releases New Epoxy Curing Agents
• RBC Industries Introduces Blacklight Cure Resins
• Cytec Industries Introduces Novel Products for Coatings and Adhesives
• Air Products Launches Ancarez™ AR555
• Dow Epoxy Releases New Epoxy Tougheners - FORTEGRA™
• Huntsman Unveils Structural Adhesives Product Range
• Master Bond Introduces Fast-Curing Epoxy Adhesive
• West System Launches G/flex Epoxy
• Huntsman Rolls Out New Range of Epoxy Resin Products
• Master Bond Introduces Epoxy Adhesive for Engineering Plastics and Metals
• Industrial Nanotech Develops Nansulate® Epoxy-based System
• Huntsman Rolls Out Structural Adhesive Range
• National Adhesives Introduces Cartridge-sized Bondmaster Epoxy Adhesives
• Ashland Rolls Out New Epoxy Seam Sealers
• GS Polymers Unveils New Product Range
• Rahn AG Unveils Genomer Epoxy Acrylate
• Huntsman Launches New Epoxy Adhesive, ARALDITE® 7047
• Showa Denko Develops Epoxy Resin (Chlorine-Free) for PCB
• CVC Launches EPALLOY 7200X90 Resin
• TPR2 Rolls Out New Fire-Retardant Resins
• Huntsman Launches New Epoxy Casting System
• Ashland Releases New Powder-Prime System of SMC Resin and Epoxy Adhesive
• Reichhold Rolls Out Epoxy Curing Agent With Water-Borne Chemistry
• Huntsman Releases Bromine-Free Epoxy Resin
• Sherwin-Williams Launches Corrosion-Controlling Dura-Plate® Coatings
• Valspar Lowers VOC Level of Epoxy Floor Coating
• CVC Launches ERISYS GE-25
• Master Bond Develops a New Epoxy Based Adhesive
• Master Bond Releases EP76M Epoxy Adhesive
• Tra-Con Rolls Out New Epoxy Adhesive
• CVC Specialty Unveils EPALLOY® 9000
• Tra-Con Introduces New Electrically Conductive Epoxy
• Baling Develops Epoxy Resin for Photo-Curable Coatings
• Quentsplass Introduces an Innovative Replacement for Cement in Terrazzo
• Master Bond Inc Launches EP19HT
• Ashland Specialty Chemical Unveils Novel Epoxy Vinyl
• CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc Introduces ERISYS EMUA-11
• Air Products and Chemicals Introduces New Epoxy Products
• Dow Chemical Launches BLOX Resins

7. Recent Industry Activity

• Emerald Performance Materials Takes Over CVC Specialty Chemicals
• Reichhold Selects Callahan as Distributor
• Finalization of Hexion' s Acquisition of Huntsman Extended Until July 2008
• Dow Epoxy Acquires Three Epoxy Systems Formulators
• Adeka Expands Epoxy Resins' Production
• Solvay to Set Up Epichlorohydrin Production Unit
• Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco' s Joint Venture
• Spolchemie Selects Bodo Moller Chemie Austria as Distributor
• Hexion Signs Acquisition Agreement with Huntsman Corporation
• DYMAX Corporation Concludes Acquisition of Crosslink Technologies
• Dow Epoxy to Set up LER/GTE Plants in Shanghai
• Rocket Store to Distribute Aeropoxy Products in the UK
• Huntsman Enters into Distribution Agreement with Soudal
• SPOLCHEMIE Enters into an Agreement with SAFIC-ALCAN
• Spolchemie Establishes New Liquid Epoxy Resins Plant
• Jiangsu Sanmu and Manzhouli Huaqiang to Establish Epoxy Resin Unit
• Mitsubishi Gas to Terminate Multi-Purpose Epoxy Laminates Production
• Jubail Chemical to Expand Epoxy Resins Capacity
• Copps Industries Reorganizes Manufacturing Processes
• Tohto Kasei Plans Specialty Resins Capacity Expansion
• Henkel Group Acquires Alba Adesivos
• Cytec to Establish New Plant for Epoxy and Urethane Acrylates
• Univar to Distribute Reichhold Products in Iberian Market
• Bluestar to Set up Bisphenol A and Epichlorohydrin Plants in China
• Tohto to Expand Output Capacity
• Japan Epoxy Becomes a Subsidiary of Mitsubishi
• Air Products and Chemicals Acquires Tomah3 Products
• Cytec Bags a Contract from Lockheed
• ACG Distributes Epoxy Model Materials
• Thai Epoxy and Allied Products Company Limited Merges to Form Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd
• Mitsui Chemicals to Merge Two Singaporean Subsidiaries
• Royal Acquires J&R Industries
• Huntsman Pacts with AdMat
• Three Affiliates of Apollo Management Merge to Form Hexion Specialty
• Dow Completes Acquisition of Pacific Epoxy
• Sinopec and Mitsui Enters into a Pact
• Huntsman Builds Epoxy Resin Facility
• Kukdo Chemical Buys Liquid Epoxy Resin Facility
• Toray Plans to Expand Capacity
• Spolchemie to Divest Epoxy Resin Business
• UPPC AG Directly Targets the Swiss Market
• Mitsubishi Chemical Increases Stake in Japan Epoxy Resins
• Huntsman Purchases Vantico from Morgan Grenfell Private Equity
• Dow Commences CER Production Activities
• Wuxi DIC Epoxy Restarts Production
• Japanese Firm Establishes New Epoxy Unit in China
• RBC Industries Takes Over Polychem' s Product Line
• Dow Acquires Controlling Stake in Pacific Epoxy
• Dow Chemical China and Union Carbide China Merge
• Yueyang Sets up New Epoxy Resin Plant
• Nippon Patents New Method for Cationic Electro coating
• Apollo Management Acquires Resins Business of Shell Chemicals
• Morgan Grenfell Acquires Ciba' s Performance Polymers Division
• Asahi Acquires Ciba' s Stake in Joint Venture
• Solutia Acquires Viking Resins
• Shell Distributes Struktol Polydis 3710

8. Focus on Select Players

• 3M Company (US)
• Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd
• Air Products and Chemicals Inc (US)
• Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation (Japan)
• Cognis Benelux BV (The Netherlands)
• DuPont EI de Nemours Co (US)
• Emerald Performance Materials, LLC (US)
• CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc. (US)
• Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc (US)
• Huntsman Corporation (US)
• Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
• Mitsui Chemicals, Inc (Japan)
• Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (China)
• RBC Industries, Inc. (US)
• Reichhold Inc (US)
• Spolchemie A.S. (Czech Republic)
• Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd (Japan)
• The Dow Chemical Company (US)
• Dow Epoxy (US)
• UPPC AG (Germany)

9. Global Market Perspective

• Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures for Years 2011 through 2015 in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures for Years 2011 through 2015 in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment - Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings and Powder Coatings Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment - Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings and Powder Coatings Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment - Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings and Powder Coatings Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings and Powder Coatings Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 33: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 36: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 37: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 38: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 40: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 41: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 42: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Primer
  • Table 43: North American Epoxy Resins Market in Retrospect: Percentage Breakdown of Capacities of Major Players - Resolution Performance Products, Dow Chemical, Huntsman Advanced Materials*, and Others for the Year 2003 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 44: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: US Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 46: US Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: US 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Relying More on the US
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 48: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: Canadian Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 50: Canadian Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 52: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: Japanese Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 54: Japanese Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 56: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 57: European Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 58: European Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 59: European 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 60: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 61: European Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 62: European Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 63: European 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• Market Analysis
• Table 64: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: French Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 66: French Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 67: French 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• Market Analysis
• Table 68: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 69: German Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 70: German Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 71: German 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Table 72: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water- Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 73: Italian Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 74: Italian Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 75: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• Market Analysis
• Table 76: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment -Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 77: UK Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 78: UK Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 79: UK 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End- Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

• Market Analysis
• Table 80: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment -Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 81: Spanish Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 82: Spanish Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End- Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 83: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Primer
• B. Market Analysis
  • Table 84: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 85: Russian Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 86: Russian Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End- Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 87: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

• Market Analysis
• Table 88: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water- Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 89: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 90: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 91: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • China
  • Unbridled Epoxy Resin Growth in China
  • Leading Players
  • Table 92: Production Capacity of Leading Epoxy Resin Manufacturers in China: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 93: Production Capacity of Leading Epoxy Resin Manufacturers in China: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 94: Chinese Epoxy Resins Demand by End-Use: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 95: Epoxy Resins Market in China (2001, 2002 and 2003): Major Export Destinations - HongKong, Taiwan, France, Vietnam and South Korea (Exports in Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 96: Epoxy Resins Market in China (2001, 2002 and 2003): Major Import Sources - Taiwan, South Korea, US, Japan and Holland (Imports in Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • An Enterprising Market
  • Indonesia
  • Imports - Major Source of Domestic Demand
  • Table 97: Indonesian Epoxy Resin Imports (1999-2000): Breakdown of Import Volume by Country of Origin- Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Germany, Thailand, Switzerland and Others (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 98: Indonesian Epoxy Resin Imports (1999-2000): Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin- Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Germany, Thailand, Switzerland and Others (In US$ Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Singapore
  • Korea
  • Table 99: Epoxy Resins Market in South Korea (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Epoxy Resins Exports by Country - China, US, EU, Taiwan, Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 100: Epoxy Resins Market in South Korea (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Capacities of Major Players - Kukdo Chemical, Kheumho P&B, Hexion Korea and Dow Chemical Korea (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 101: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 102: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 103: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 104: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 105: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 106: Chinese Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 107: Chinese Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 108: Chinese 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 109: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment -Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 110: Rest of Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 111: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 112: Rest of Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 113: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 114: Latin American Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 115: Latin American Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 116: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

• A. Market Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Nama Chemicals (Saudi Arabia) - A Key Player in Middle East
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 117: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 118: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 119: Rest of World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 120: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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