Chemical Processing Catalysts

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview II-1

• Regional Perspective II-1
• Review of Select Segments II-1

2. Market Dynamics II-2

• High Throughput Experimentation Takes Center Stage II-2
• New Markets Being Explored II-2
• Bio-Industrial Enzymes as Catalyst: The Booming Sector II-2
• Other Significant Trends II-3

3. Product Overview II-4

• Definition of Catalyst II-4
• Types of Catalysts II-4
• The Need for Catalysts II-4
• Catalysts: Varied Facets II-5
• The Exogenous Initiators II-5
• Types of Chemical Processing Catalysts II-5
• Polymerization Catalysts- The Leading Catalyst Segment II-5
• Metallocene Catalysts II-5
• Used to Manufacture a Vast Range of Polymers II-6
• Metallocene & SSC: Pinnacles In Polymer Technology II-6
• Late Transition-Metal Catalysts: Slowly Eating Into The Metallocene Pie II-6
• Biocatalysts II-7
• Eco-Friendly is in II-7

4. Commonly Used Catalysts II-8

• Precious Metals II-8
• Inertness: An Important Virtue II-8
• Challenge of Surface Area II-8
• Platinum Being Replaced II-8
• Platinum-Group Metals (PGM) II-8
• Diverse Forms To Serve Varied Needs II-8
• Major Applications II-9
• Other Applications II-9
• Other Metal Catalysts II-9
• Vanadium II-9
• The What and How of the Metal II-10
• Vanadium Oxide as a Catalyst II-10
• Vanadium Traps II-10
• Vanadium Coated Glass Fibers in Filtration II-10
• Zinc II-11
• Varied Applications II-11
• Silicates and Silicas II-12
• Silica II-12
• Silicates II-12
• Zeolites II-12
• Carboxylates II-13
• Inorganic Salts II-13
• Iodine II-13
• The Rare Earths II-13
• An Introduction II-13
• A Retrospect II-13
• Properties II-14
• Rare Earths: A Detailed Outline II-14
• Scandium II-14
• Yttrium II-14
• Lanthanides II-14
• Ions Are Distinguishing Factors II-14
• Applications II-15
• Uses of Lanthanum II-15
• Cerium II-16
• Other Metals II-17
• Neodymium II-17
• Samarium II-18
• Erbium II-18

5. An Overview of End-Use Industries II-19

• Chemicals II-19
• Chemical Industry in the US II-19
• Chemical Industry in China II-20
• Japanese Chemical Industry II-20
• Petrochemicals II-20
• Plastics II-21
• Polyolefins II-21
• Ethylene: Most Important Petrochemical Intermediate II-21
• Polyethylene: A Major End-User of Ethylene II-22
• Polypropylene: A Wide Range of Applications II-22
• Process Technology: The Key to Growth II-22
• Outlook II-22

6. Significant Research Activities in the Late 90s II-23

7. Technological Developments II-26

• Pharmaceuticals to Turn Catalysts in Chemical Catalyst Growth II-26
• A New Family of Ligands from Degussa II-26
• Emphasis on Scientific Understanding of Catalyst Processes II-26
• Introduction of New Oxidation Process II-26
• Metallocene Technology to Revolutionize the Polyolefin Business II-26

8. Product Launches/Introductions II-28

• Shanghai Petrochemical Discovers SHP-01
• Hydrogenation Catalyst II-28
• Nanjing Starts NCG-6 Catalyst Production II-28
• Johnson Matthey Offers Selective Oxidation Catalysts. II-28
• KataLeuna GmbH Launches New Range of Hydrogenation Catalysts... II-28
• Apyron Technologies Develops a New Catalystfor Producing Methanol from Synthesis Gas II-28
• ICI's Synetix Catalyst Division Jointly Develops Immobilized Catalysts with Rhodia Chirex II-29
• Degussa Catalysts Launches New Range of Heterogeneous Catalysts II-29
• Zimmer AG Introduces Heavy Metal Free Catalyst for Commercial Use... II-29
• CalTech Team Develops Nickel-Based Catalysts II-29
• Sumitomo Chemical Introduces Ziegler-Natta Catalysts II-29

9. Recent Industry Activity II-30

• Engelhard Acquires Almatis AC II-30
• Engelhard Pockets NCIC's Syngas Catalyst Business II-30
• Sued-Chemie Acquires Share in Polymerization Catalysts Joint Venture II-30
• Johnson Matthey Acquires AMC II-30
• Akzo Nobel Divests Catalysts Business II-30
• Degussa on a Restructuring Drive II-30
• Vanchlor Company Acquires Anhydrous Aluminum Chloride Business of Elementis Catalysts Inc II-31
• Sud-Chemie Forms Joint Venture with Liaoning Huaiin Chemical Group... II-31
• DSM Fine Chemicals and Avantium Technologies Enter into a Joint Venture... II-31
• Johnson Matthey Enters into Partnership with CAC II-31
• Synetix Chiral Technologies Enters into Partnership with Avecia... II-31
• ICI Sells Synetix to Johnson Matthey... II-32
• Sud-Chemie Nissan Catalysts Merges with Catalysts & Chemicals Far East... II-32
• Dow Chemical Company Merges with Union Carbide Corporation... II-32
• BP Chemicals Partners with Nova Chemicals... II-32
• DuPont Versipol Signs Licensing Agreements with ThreeDifferent Companies... II-33
• Borealis and Abo Akademi University Sign Long-Term Research Agreement... II-33
• ICI's Synetix Catalyst Division Signs Agreement with Rhodia Chirex... II-33
• Degussa Enters into Agreement with Avantium Technologies... II-33
• ICI's Synetix Signs Agreement with Grace (WR) & Co II-33
• BioVectra DCL Enters into Agreement with Quintessence II-33
• Sud-Chemie Sells Fats and Oils Catalysts Business II-33
• Celanese to Sell its CelActiv Catalyst Business to ICI II-34
• Synetix becomes Exclusive Global Distributor for Great
• Lakes to Market Antimony Trioxide II-34
• K-L Holdings Acquires Businesses of Laporte Plc II-34
• BFGoodrich Co Forms a Joint Venture with Advanced Polymer Technologies... II-35
• Hercules Signs a Four-year Collaboration with Maxygen II-35
• Dow Custom Manufacturing Services Enters into Alliance with CAC... II-35
• Two New Ventures for Catalyst Development... II-35
• Ciba and Symyx Enter into Partnership Agreement II-35
• Dow Chemical Co. Enters into an Agreement with Symyx Technologies Inc... II-36
• Lonza Group Enters into Licensing Agreement with Symyx Technologies Inc... II-36
• Girsa and Symyx Sign Agreement for Using Symyx's High-Throughput Screening Tools... II-36
• Atofina and Univation Sign Licensing Agreement II-36
• Catalytica Establishes Novotec... II-37
• Johnson Matthey Plc Unveils Process Catalyst Plant at Royston, UK... II-37
• Shell Chemical Splits its Catalyst Businesses... II-37
• Catalyst International Inc. Launches Catalysts- Exchange.com... II-37
• Albemarle Starts the Production of Dialkyl Magnesium II-37
• Albemarle Receives NIST Award... II-38

10. Focus on Select Players II-39

• BASF (Germany) II-39
• Degussa AG (Germany) II-40
• Engelhard Corp. (US) II-40
• Johnson Matthey (US) II-41
• Sud-Chemie (Germany) II-41
• WR Grace & Co (US) II-41

11. Global Market Perspective II-42

• Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
• Table 2: World 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
• Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymerization Catalysts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
• Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Polymerization Catalysts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
• Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oxidation Catalysts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
• Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Oxidation Catalysts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
• Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Organic Synthesis Catalysts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Organic Synthesis Catalysts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Synthesis Gas Catalysts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
• Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Synthesis Gas Catalysts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
• Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hydrogenation Catalysts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
• Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Hydrogenation Catalysts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
• Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dehydrogenation Catalysts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48
• Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Dehydrogenation Catalysts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

• A. Market Analysis III-1
• Product Launches III-1
• Strategic Developments III-2
• Key US Players III-8
• Engelhard Corp. III-8
• Johnson Matthey III-8
• WR Grace & Co III-9
• B. Market Analytics III-9
• Table 15: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures n US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
• Table 16: US 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

2. Canada III-11

• A. Market Analysis III-11
• Table 17: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11
• Table 18: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

3. Japan III-13

• A. Market Analysis III-13
• Product Launch III-13
• B. Market Analytics III-13
• Table 19: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13
• Table 20: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

4. Europe III-15

• A. Market Analysis III-15
• Table 21: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15
• Table 22: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis GasCatalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
• Table 23: European 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
• Table 24: European 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

4a. France III-18

• A. Market Analysis III-18
• Strategic Development III-18
• B. Market Analytics III-19
• Table 25: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment -Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19
• Table 26: French 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

4b. Germany III-21

• A. Market Analysis III-21
• Product Launches III-21
• Strategic Developments III-22
• Key German Players III-23
• BASF III-23
• Degussa AG III-24
• Sud-Chemie AG III-25
• B. Market Analytics III-25
• Table 27: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment -Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25
• Table 28: German 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for PolymerizationCatalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydro-genation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

4c. Italy III-27

• A. Market Analysis III-27
• Table 29: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment -Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
• Table 30: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for PolymerizationCatalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

4d. The United Kingdom III-29

• A. Market Analysis III-29
• Strategic Development III-29
• B. Market Analytics III-30
• Table 31: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
• for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment -Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts,
• Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30
• Table 32: UK 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

4e. Rest of Europe III-32

• A. Market Analysis III-32
• Strategic Development III-32
• B. Market Analytics III-33
• Table 33: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts - by Product Segment for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
• Table 34: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

5. Asia-Pacific III-35

• A. Market Analysis III-35
• Product Launches III-35
• Strategic Developments III-35
• B. Market Analytics III-36
• Table 35: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts - by Product Segment for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
• Table 36: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydro-genation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

6. The Middle East III-38

• A. Market Analysis III-38
• Table 37: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts - by Product Segment for Polymerization Catalysts,Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38
• Table 38: Middle East 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydro-genation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

7. Latin America III-40

• A. Market Analysis III-40
• Table 39: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Processing Catalysts - by Product Segment for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydro-genation Catalysts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40
• Table 40: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Chemical Processing Catalysts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Polymerization Catalysts, Oxidation Catalysts, Organic Synthesis Catalysts, Synthesis Gas Catalysts, Hydrogenation Catalysts and Dehydrogenation Catalysts Markets for 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

IV. COMPETITION

• 1. Accelrys, Inc. (USA) IV-1
• 2. Acron Jsc (Russia) IV-2
• 3. Activated Metals and Chemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-2
• 4. Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-3
• Air Products Nederland BV (Netherlands) IV-5
• 5. Akzo Nobel NV (The Netherlands) IV-6
• Akzo Nobel Akcros Chemicals GmbH & Co.,
• KG Werk Greiz- Dolau (Germany) IV-10
• Akzo Nobel Catalysts BV (The Netherlands) IV-10
• Akzo Nobel Chemicals BV (The Netherlands) IV-11
• Akzo Nobel Chemicals BV (The Netherlands) IV-12
• Akzo Nobel Chemicals SpA (Italy) IV-13
• 6. Alcan Chemicals (UK) IV-14
• 7. Altus Biologics, Inc. (USA) IV-14
• 8. Anco Catalysts Ltd. (UK) IV-15
• 9. Argonne National Laboratory (USA) IV-15
• 10. Argus Additive Plastics GmbH (Germany) IV-16
• 11. Arkema Group (France) IV-17
• 12. Aron, Sas (Di Roncallo Angela and C.) (Italy) IV-43
• 13. ASAHI KASEI CORP. IV-44
• 14. Atlantic Polymers Limited (UK) IV-46
• 15. Avocado France (France) IV-47
• 16. Axens (France) IV-47
• 17. BASF Aktiengesellschaft (AG) (Germany) IV-48
• Table 41: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In € billion) IV-56
• Table 42: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In € billion) IV-56
• Table 43: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2004-2005 (In € billion) IV-56
• Table 44: Annual Sales Analysis: 2002-2004 (In € billion) IV-56
• BASF Austria GmbH (Austria) IV-83
• 18. Belmont Metals, Inc. (USA) IV-84
• 19. Borden Chemical (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-84
• 20. BP PLC (UK) IV-85
• 21. Cataler Corporation (Japan) IV-90
• 22. Catalytic Industries Limited (UK) IV-90
• 23. Chemisphere Limited (UK) IV-91
• 24. Chemtec Leuna (Germany) IV-91
• 25. Chimco (Bulgaria) IV-92
• 26. Chimica Dr Fr D'agostino SpA (Italy) IV-93
• 27. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation- Sinopec (China) IV-94
• 28. Cleanse AG (Germany) IV-97
• 29. Commercial Products Co., Inc. (USA) IV-98
• 30. Costech International, SpA (Italy) IV-98
• 31. Degussa AG (Germany) IV-99
• Table 45: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005- 2004 (In Euro million) IV-103
• Table 46: Annual Sales Analysis: 2002-2004 (In Euro million) IV-103
• Table 47: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2003 (In Euro million) IV-104
• Table 48: Sales Analysis by Divisions: 2004-2003 (In Euro million) IV-104
• 32. Deuteron GmbH (Germany) IV-107
• 33. Dow Chemical Company (USA) IV-108
• 34. Dr. Schliebs GmbH and Co., KG (Germany) IV-111
• 35. DSM Fibre Intermediates (The Netherlands) IV-111
• 36. E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY IV-112
• 37. Ecocat OY (Finland) IV-114
• 38. Elementis Pigments (UK) IV-114
• 39. Engelhard Corporation (USA) IV-115
• Engelhard De Meern (The Netherlands) IV-122
• Engelhard Italiana, SpA (Italy) IV-122
• 40. Esquim SA (Spain) IV-123
• 41. Exocat (France) IV-123
• 42. ExxonMobil Chemical Company (US) IV-124
• 43. Filtra Catalysts and Chemicals, Ltd. (India) IV-125
• 44. Grande Paroisse SA (France) IV-126
• 45. Guangzhou Zengcheng Shunfa Chemical Raw
• Materials Co, Ltd. (China) IV-126
• 46. Haldor Topsoe A/S (Denmark) IV-127
• Haldor Topsoe, Inc. (USA) IV-128
• 47. Heinrich Gillet GmbH Tenneco Automotive (Germany) IV-129
• 48. Helling GmbH (Germany) IV-130
• 49. Hera LLC (USA) IV-131
• 50. Heraeus BV (Netherlands) IV-131
• 51. Huntsman Gmbh Zweigniederlassung Hamburg (Germany) IV-131
• 52. IGAS GmbH (Germany) IV-132
• 53. Impa, SpA (Italy) IV-132
• 54. Ineos Silicas Limited (UK) IV-133
• 55. Ionotec Ltd. (UK) IV-134
• 56. Isochem SA (FRANCE) IV-134
• 57. Italbeit, Srl (Italy) IV-135
• 58. ITAS SpA (Italy) IV-136
• 59. Jiujiang Huaxiong Chemical Co, Ltd. (China) IV-139
• 60. Johnson Matthey Plc (UK) IV-141
• Johnson Matthey (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa) IV-143
• Johnson Matthey, Inc. (USA) IV-143
• Johnson Matthey GmbH (Germany) IV-144
• 61. Kanto Corporation (USA) IV-145
• 62. KataLeuna GmbH Catalysts (Germany) IV-145
• 63. Kawaken Fine Chemicals Co, Ltd. (Japan) IV-146
• 64. Kemat Belgium SA NV (Belgium) IV-146
• 65. Lenchem Ltd. (Ireland) IV-147
• 66. Liaoning Huajin Chemical Group Corporation (China) IV-147
• 67. Lonza SpA (Italy) IV-148
• 68. Massimo Guarducci Srl (Italy) IV-148
• 69. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan) IV-149
• 70. Molecular Products Ltd. (UK) IV-150
• 71. NE Chemcat Corporation (Japan) IV-151
• 72. Nihon Seiko Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-152
• 73. Nikki Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-153
• 74. Nippon Aluminum Alkyls, Ltd. (Japan) IV-154
• 75. Nippon Ketjen Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-154
• 76. Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-155
• 77. Nitto Kasei Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-158
• 78. Noritsu (Deutschland) GmbH (Germany) IV-158
• 79. Norsk Hydro ASA (Norway) IV-159
• 80. Novolen Technology Holdings CV (The Netherlands) IV-161
• 81. NVCP Chemicals BV (Netherlands) IV-161
• 82. Omg UK Ltd. (UK) IV-162
• 83. Ordeg Co, Ltd. (Korea) IV-162
• 84. Overbeck & Co, GmbH (Germany) IV-163
• 85. Peri Ltd. (UK) IV-163
• 86. Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) (Brazil) IV-164
• 87. Polimeri Europa (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-166
• 88. Precious Metals Corporation (USA) IV-166
• 89. Pressure Chemical Co. (USA) IV-166
• 90. Productos Quimicos Jela SA de CV (Mexico) IV-167
• 91. Projects & Development India Ltd. (India) IV-167
• 92. Purolite International Ltd. (Kazakhstan) IV-168
• 93. Pymag SA (Spain) IV-168
• 94. Reactana Katalysatoren und Chemikalien GmbH (Germany) IV-169
• 95. Reboca SL (Spain) IV-169
• 96. Reichelt Chemietechnik GmbH + Co. (Germany) IV-170
• 97. Rhodia SA (France) IV-171
• Rhodia Electronics And Catalysis SAS (France) IV-173
• Rhodia Ltd. (UK) IV-173
• 98. Rockwood Additives Ltd. (UK) IV-174
• 99. Rohm and Haas Deutschland GmbH (Germany) IV-174
• 100. RolleChim Impianti SpA (Italy) IV-175
• 101. Saint-Gobain Vetrotex (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-175
• 102. Sakai Chemical Industry Co, Ltd. (Japan) IV-176
• 103. Scott Bader Co., Ltd. (UK) IV-176
• 104. Sd-Chemie AG (Germany) IV-177
• 105. Seal Sands Chemicals Limited (UK) IV-177
• 106. Sequa GmbH & Co, Megtec Systems KG (Germany) IV-178
• 107. Shepherd Mirecourt Sarl (France) IV-178
• 108. Sibren Industria Chimica Srl (Italy) IV-179
• 109. Siccanor (France) IV-179
• 110. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (USA) IV-180
• Sigma-Aldrich Chimie Sarl (France) IV-182
• Sigma-Aldrich Co, Ltd. (UK) IV-182
• 111. Solvay Germany GmbH (Germany) IV-183
• 112. Solvent Innovation GmbH (Germany) IV-185
• 113. Stalo-Chemicals GmbH (Germany) IV-185
• 114. STC Catalysts, Inc. (USA) IV-186
• 115. Strem Chemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-186
• 116. S�E-Chemie AG (Germany) IV-187
• Sud Chemie India Pvt, Ltd. (India) IV-194
• Sud-Chemie, Inc. (USA) IV-194
• 117. Sunaero (France) IV-195
• 118. Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan) IV-196
• 119. Tosoh Finechem Corporation (Japan) IV-199
• 120. Unichema Chemie GmbH (Germany) IV-199
• 121. UOP LLC (USA) IV-200
• 122. W. R. Grace & Co. (USA) IV-201
• Table 49: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-203
• Table 50: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-203
• Table 51: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-203
• Table 52: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-204
• Table 53: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-204
• WR Grace SA (France) IV-206
• Grace Catalyst AB (Sweden) IV-207
• 123. Grace, SA (Spain) IV-208
• 124. Zeolyst International (USA) IV-208