[Report] FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS TOC

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions And Scope Of Study I-3
Category of Flame Retardants I-4
Alumina Trihydrate I-4
Antimony Oxides I-5
Halogen-Containing Flame Retardants I-5
Brominated Flame Retardants I-5
Phosphorous-based Flame Retardants I-5
Other Flame Retardant Chemicals I-5
Melamine Pyrophosphates I-5
Magnesium Hydroxide I-6
Boron Compounds I-6

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Snapshots II-1

Worldwide Flame Retardant Chemicals Market at a Glance (All figures are 2005 estimates & CAGR is for the period 2001-2010) II-2

2. Industry Overview II-3

Flame Retardant Consumption in End-Use Applications II-3
Table 1: Flame Retardant Chemicals Consumption in End-Use Applications - 2005: Percentage Breakdown for Plastics, Textiles, Paper/Wood, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-4
Innovative FR chemistries gave a Fillip to the Industry II-4
Plastics in Electronics Hikes Demand for Flame Retardants II-4
Safety Standards Keep Flame Retardants on the Growth Path II-4
Europe Tilts toward Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Chemicals II-5
Current and Future Analysis II-5
Analysis by Geographic Region II-5
Volume Analysis II-5
Table 2: World Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6
Table 3: World Market for Alumina Trihydrate (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6
Table 4: World Market for Antimony Oxide (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6
Table 5: World Market for Brominated Flame Retardants (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7
Table 6: World Market for Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7
Table 7: World Market for Phosphorus-Based Flame Retardants (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7
Table 8: World Market for Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8
Value Analysis II-8
Table 9: World Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8
Table 10: World Market for Alumina Trihydrate (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9
Table 11: World Market for Antimony Oxide (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9
Table 12: World Market for Brominated Flame Retardants (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9
Table 13: World Market for Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-10
Table 14: World Market for Phosphorus-Based Flame Retardants (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-10
Table 15: World Market for Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-10
Analysis by Product Segment II-11
Volume Analysis II-11
Table 16: World Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11
Value Analysis II-12
Table 17: World Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-12

3. Trends and Issues II-13

Flame Retardant Pricing on an Upward Note II-13
Chemtura Announces Price Hikes II-13
Albemarle Announces Hike in ANTIBLAZE® Price II-13
New Regulations Sparked by Environmental Safety Tests II-13
PBDEs: A Major Concern! II-13
Flame Retardants in Salmon: Triggering the Rise of PBDE Concentration in Humans II-14
The Birth of New Regulations II-15
Bromine Recycling: Prompted by Mounting Environmental Concerns II-15
Technology Development-The Key to Success II-15
Growing Demand for Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants II-16
Non-Brominated Flame Retardants: A Hot Rage! II-16
Nabaltec Launches Apyral 40CD II-16
Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Improves Flame Retardancy II-16
Mitsubishi Develops Non-halogenated Composition for PWBs II-16
Brominated Products are not yet Out: New BrominatedProducts Hit the Market II-17
Great Lakes Launches CP 44HE II-17
Firemaster 520 II-17
Firemaster 552 II-17
Albemarle Launches Brominated Solutions II-17
ICL Launches Five Brominated Flame Retardants II-17

4. Historic Review II-18

Industry Trends During the Nineties II-18
Developments in the Flame Retardants Market II-18
Trends Among Suppliers and Manufacturers II-18
Market Consolidation II-19
Bolting Up for Growth II-19
Focus on Improving Old Products II-19
Growth During 90' s: A Critical Analysis II-19
Factors Influencing the World Flame Retardants Market During 90' s II-20
Analysis by Geographic Region II-20
Volume Analysis II-20
Table 18: World Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (1991-2000): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-20
Value Analysis II-21
Table 19: World Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (1991-2000): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-21
Analysis by Product Segment II-21
Volume Analysis II-21
Table 20: World Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (1991-2000): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-22
Value Analysis II-22
Table 21: World Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (1991-2000): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23
Environmental Issues and Regulations During Nineties II-23
World Health Organization Report II-23
Meeting of Flame Retardant Chemicals Association II-23
European Commission to Permit Brominated Flame Retardants II-24
Restrictions Still on for Select Flame Retardants II-24
The US CPSC Performance Standard II-24
Establishment of the Bromine Science andEnvironment Forum II-24
KEMI Attempts to Force a Ban on Brominated Flame Retardants II-24
Understanding in the EU to Phase Out Production ofCertain Flame Retardant Classes II-25
Dutch Law Curtails Use of Certain BrominatedCompounds II-25

5. Product Overview II-26

What are Flame Retardants? II-26
Categories II-26
Types of Flame Retardants II-27
Reactive II-27
Additive II-27
Combinations II-28
Types of Halogen-Containing Flame Retardants II-28
Halogen/Antimony Synergism II-28
Brominated Flame Retardants II-29
Applications & End Markets for Brominated Flame Retardants II-29
Bromides - A Difficult Market II-29
Types of Brominated Flame Retardants II-30
Tetrabrom II-30
Decabrom II-30
Proprietary Flame Retardants II-31
Developments in the Brominated Flame RetardantMarket II-31
Pressures on the Brominated FR Market II-31
Brominated Chemicals Used as Flame Retardants II-31
Antimony Compounds II-33
Types of Antimony Compounds II-33
Antimony Trioxide II-33
Antimony Pentoxide II-33
Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants II-33
Melamine Pyrophosphates II-33
Emerging Flame Retardants II-33
Alumina Trihydrate II-33
Magnesium Hydroxide II-34
Aromatic Phosphines II-34
Zinc & Tin-based Flame Retardants II-34
Boron Compounds II-34
Inorganic Nonphosphate Flame Retardants II-34
Various Flame Retardants Available in the Market II-35
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Dispersions II-35
Inorganic Additives II-36
Reactive Types II-37
Functioning of a Flame Retardant II-37
Cooling II-38
Coating or the Formation of a Protective Layer II-38
Dilution II-38
Reaction in the Gas Phase II-38
Reaction in the Solid Phase II-38
Uses of Flame Retardants II-38
Specific Applications II-39
Substitutes to Flame Retardants II-39

6. Research & Development II-40

UK Funds BFR Research Work II-40
NEC Develops Flame Retardant Biodegradable Polylactic Acid (PLA) Resin II-40
Phosphate Minimizes Bromine Degradation II-40
Application of Nanotechnology Benefits the Industry II-40

7. End-Use Markets: An Overview II-42

Major Areas of Application for Flame Retardants II-42
Plastics - An Integral Part of Our Life II-42
Classification II-43
Outlook for the Plastic and Resins Industry II-43
Developing Nations During Nineties - Beating Othersat Their Own Game II-43
Asia - Ahead in the Price Curve II-43
China - The Dragon Looms Large in the Global Scene II-44
Polyolefins II-44
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) II-44
Applications of PVC II-45
Enhanced Fire-Resistant Properties of Polyvinyl Chloride II-47
Polystyrene II-47
Polystyrene Properties II-47
End Use Applications II-47
Packaging - The Largest End User II-47
Demand for Polystyrene II-47
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) II-48
Production During the Late Nineties II-48
Polycarbonates (PC) II-50
Polypropylene (PP) II-50
Polyurethane II-51
Polyethylene II-55

8. Product Launches/Developments II-56

Chemtura Unveils Firemaster 602 and Firemaster® 600 II-56
ICL Industrial Products Unveils SaFRon 6605 and SaFRon 6603 II-56
NEC Develops Flame Retardant Polycarbonate II-56
Polyplastics and WinTech Polymer Develop PBT Flame Retardant Resin II-56
Huntsman Advanced Materials Launches Bromine-Free Epoxy Syntactics II-57
Schill+Seilacher and BASF to Jointly Develop Flame-Retardant Textile Coatings II-57
Atofina Launches Lacqrene® 855 II-57
Clariant Unveils Two New Flame Retardants II-57
Great Lakes Develops a Solution for Lead-FreeSolder Systems II-57
Great Lakes Introduces Reogard® 2000 II-58
Ticona Rolls Out Cenex XFR II-58
Great Lakes Launches Brominated PolystyreneFlame Retardant II-58
Synalloy Introduces Range of Halogen-Free FlameRetardant Products II-59
BASF Roll Out Elastollan FHF TPU Series II-59
Great Lakes Launches Firemaster® 520 II-59
Dow Chemical Introduces Flame Retardant Polycarbonate II-59
Bayer Launches Flame Retardant Polymer II-60
3M Debuts Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate-basedFlame Retardant II-60
Great Lakes' Commercialization of New AntimonyOxide Blends II-60
Great Lakes Launches Firemaster CP-44B II-60

9. Recent Industry Activity II-61

Albemarle Plans Flame Retardant Manufacturing Facility in China II-61
Crompton Acquires Great Lakes to Form Chemtura II-61
HP to Exclude Brominated Flame Retardants in External Case Parts II-61
Solvay and Shanghai Original Enterprise Development Company to Form Joint Venture in China II-61
Daihachi Chemical Starts Flame Retardant Plant in China II-61
JM Huber Takes Over AluChems' s ATH Business II-61
Albemarle Expands Production Capacity of Mineral Flame Retardants II-62
Dupont and Formosa Taffeta Teams up for Fire Retardant Clothing II-62
ICL Acquires Assets and Business of Astaris II-62
Great Lakes Announce Production Expansion II-62
Supresta Inks a Long-Term Lease II-62
Great Lakes Ceases Two Flame RetardantChemicals Production II-63
Albemarle Acquires Akzo Nobel Refinery Catalysts II-63
Great Lakes and Teijin Chemicals AnnounceJoint Venture Formation II-63
Great Lakes and Laurel Form Joint Venture II-63
Great Lakes Expands Elemental Bromine Production II-64
Albemarle Markets Brightsun-brand Antimony Oxide II-64
Ciba Acquires DSM' s Flame Retardant Line II-64
Sakamoto Starts Production at Philippines Plant II-64
Albemarle Acquires Martinswerk II-64
DSBG Enters into an Agreement with Daihachi Chemical II-65
Laurel Industries Enters into Joint Venture withPolymerAdditives.com II-65
Bayer to Find Alternative for Brominated Flame Retardant II-65
DSBG Enters into Joint Venture with Daiichi II-65
Albemarle in Agreement with Borax PolymerAdditives Group II-65
TMG Sets up Magnesium Hydroxide Plant II-66
Ferro Divests PYRO-CHEK7 II-66
Dunleary Becomes Exclusive Representative forTwo Companies II-66

10. Focus on Select Global Players II-67

Akzo Nobel NV (The Netherlands) II-67
Albemarle Corp. (USA) II-67
Martinswerk GmbH (Germany) II-68
Arkema Inc. (USA) II-68
BASF AG (Germany) II-68
Chemtura Corporation (USA) II-68
Clariant AG (Switzerland) II-69
Daihachi Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-69
Dainippon Ink & Chemicals Inc. (Japan) II-70
Dover Chemical Corporation (USA) II-70
DSM NV (The Netherlands) II-70
ICL Industrial Products (Israel) II-70
Ameribrom Inc. (USA) II-71
ICL Performance Products LP (USA) II-71
Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-71
Lanxess GmbH (Germany) II-71
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (USA) II-72
Supresta U.S. LLC (USA) II-72
Synalloy Corp (USA) II-72
The Dow Chemical Co. (USA) II-73

11. Global Market Perspective II-74

Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74
Table 23: World Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74
Table 24: World 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-75
Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76
Table 26: World Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76
Table 27: World 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-77
Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alumina Trihydrate Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78
Table 29: World Historic Review for Alumina Trihydrate Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78
Table 30: World 20-Year Perspective for Alumina Trihydrate Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-79
Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alumina Trihydrate Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80
Table 32: World Historic Review for Alumina Trihydrate Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80
Table 33: World 20-Year Perspective for Alumina Trihydrate Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-81
Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony Oxide Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82
Table 35: World Historic Review for Antimony Oxide Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82
Table 36: World 20-Year Perspective for Antimony Oxide Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-83
Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony Oxide Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-84
Table 38: World Historic Review for Antimony Oxide Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-84
Table 39: World 20-Year Perspective for Antimony Oxide Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-85
Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Brominated Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs)for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-86
Table 41: World Historic Review for Brominated Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-86
Table 42: World 20-Year Perspective for Brominated Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-87
Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Brominated Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-88
Table 44: World Historic Review for Brominated Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-88
Table 45: World 20-Year Perspective for Brominated Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-89
Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chlorine-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-90
Table 47: World Historic Review for Chlorine-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-90
Table 48: World 20-Year Perspective for Chlorine-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-91
Table 49: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chlorine-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-92
Table 50: World Historic Review for Chlorine-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-92
Table 51: World 20-Year Perspective for Chlorine-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-93
Table 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Phosphorus-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-94
Table 53: World Historic Review for Phosphorus-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-94
Table 54: World 20-Year Perspective for Phosphorus-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-95
Table 55: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Phosphorus-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-96
Table 56: World Historic Review for Phosphorus-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-96
Table 57: World 20-Year Perspective for Phosphorus-based Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-97
Table 58: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-98
Table 59: World Historic Review for Other Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-98
Table 60: World 20-Year Perspective for Other Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-99
Table 61: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-100
Table 62: World Historic Review for Other Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-100
Table 63: World 20-Year Perspective for Other Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-101

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

A. Market Analysis III-1
Price Hikes Rife... III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Volume Analysis III-1
Table 64: US Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Value Analysis III-2
Table 65: US Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Trends and Issues III-3
Brominated Flame Retardants on the Rise III-3
Plastics Constitute the Dominant End-Use Market III-3
Nanotechnology Revolutionizes the Compositions of Flame Retardants III-4
Environmental Issues-Not an Immediate Concern III-4
Antimony Price Hikes Dent Profitability ofOxide Makers III-4
Price Squeeze Signals Exodus for Antimony Oxide Makers in the US III-4
Regulatory Environment III-4
Significant New Use Rule (SNUR)Phases out PBDEs III-4
Hawaii and California: First on the Road to PBDEfree Flame Retardants III-5
California Enacts Ban on PBDEs III-5
A Perspective on Developments in the Recent Past III-5
Mattress Fires Trigger Tougher Fire Standards III-5
Study on Flammability of Flame Retardantsfor Furniture III-5
Historic Review III-6
Soaring Flammability Concerns Kick-Start the Market' s Growth in 2001 III-6
Historical Perspective: Late Nineties III-6
Market Snapshots III-6
Factors Influencing the US Flame Retardants Market During 90' s (Ranking on a Scaleof 1 to 10) III-7
Volume Analysis III-7
Value Analysis III-7
Product Launches III-7
Strategic Corporate Developments III-11
Key Players III-15
B. Market Analytics III-20
Table 66: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20
Table 67: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzedwith Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) III-20
Table 68: US Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21
Table 69: US Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21
Table 70: US 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22
Table 71: US 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

2. Canada III-24

A. Market Analysis III-24
Current and Future Analysis III-24
Volume Analysis III-24
Table 72: Canadian Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24
Value Analysis III-25
Table 73: Canadian Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25
Canadian Government Slaps Ban on SomeFlame Retardants III-26
Historic Review III-26
Volume Analysis III-26
Value Analysis III-26
B. Market Analytics III-27
Table 74: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
Table 75: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
Table 76: Canadian Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
Table 77: Canadian Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
Table 78: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29
Table 79: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

3. Japan III-31

A. Market Analysis III-31
Current and Future Analysis III-31
Volume Analysis III-31
Table 80: Japanese Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31
Value Analysis III-32
Table 81: Japanese Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32
Historic Review III-32
Volume Analysis III-32
Value Analysis III-33
TMG Corp Sets up Magnesium Hydroxide Plant III-33
Key Players III-33
B. Market Analytics III-34
Table 82: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34
Table 83: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35
Table 84: Japanese Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35
Table 85: Japanese Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
Table 86: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
Table 87: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

4. Europe III-38

A. Market Analysis III-38
Market Snapshots III-38
Current and Future Analysis III-39
Analysis by Geographic Region III-39
Volume Analysis III-39
Table 88: European Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39
Value Analysis III-39
Table 89: European Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40
Analysis by Product Segment III-40
Volume Analysis III-40
Table 90: European Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
Value Analysis III-41
Table 91: European Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42
Trends and Issues III-42
Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants on the Rise III-42
Tightening Regulations Arising from Environmental Concerns III-42
Regulatory Environment III-43
EU Directives: First to Knock Down PBDEs III-43
Deca-BDE Acquitted ... III-44
New Rules Lease New Life to the Industry III-44
Historic Review III-44
Analysis by Geographic Region III-44
Volume Analysis III-44
Table 92: European Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (1991-2000): Geographic Regions' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44
Value Analysis III-45
Table 93: European Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (1991-2000): Geographic Regions' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45
Analysis by Product Segment III-45
Volume Analysis III-45
Table 94: European Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (1991-2000): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
Value Analysis III-46
Table 95: European Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (1991-2000): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Competitive Analysis in Recent Past III-47
Table 96: Leading Players in the European Brominated Flame Retardant Chemicals Market (2000)-Percentage Breakdown by Shipments for Great Lakes, Albemarle, Dead Sea Bromine and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Table 97: Leading Players in the European Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardant Chemicals Market (2000)-Percentage Breakdown by Shipments for Akzo Nobel, Bayer, Great Lakes, Rhodia, Clariant, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Table 98: Leading Players in the European Chlorine-Based Flame Retardant Chemicals Market (2000)-Percentage Breakdown by Shipments for Dover Chemical, Ineos Chlor, Caffaro, and Leuna Tenside (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48
B. Market Analytics III-48
Table 99: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48
Table100: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
Table 101: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
Table 102: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50
Table 103: European Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50
Table 104: European Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51
Table 105: European Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51
Table 106: European Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52
Table 107: European 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52
Table 108: European 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
Table 109: European 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54
Table 110: European 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

4a. France III-56

A. Market Analysis III-56
Current and Future Analysis III-56
Volume Analysis III-56
Table 111: French Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56
Value Analysis III-57
Table 112: French Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57
Historic Review III-57
Volume Analysis III-57
Value Analysis III-58
Product Launch III-58
B. Market Analytics III-58
Table 113: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58
Table 114: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59
Table 115: French Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59
Table 116: French Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60
Table 117: French 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants,Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60
Table 118: French 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants,Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 &2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

4b. Germany III-62

A. Market Analysis III-62
Current and Future Analysis III-62
Volume Analysis III-62
Table 119: German Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62
Value Analysis III-63
Table 120: German Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63
Historic Review III-64
Volume Analysis III-64
Value Analysis III-64
Product Launches III-64
Strategic Corporate Development III-65
Key Players III-65
B. Market Analytics III-66
Table 121: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66
Table 122: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67
Table 123: German Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67
Table 124: German Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68
Table 125: German 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68
Table 126: German 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

4c. Italy III-70

A. Market Analysis III-70
Current and Future Analysis III-70
Volume Analysis III-70
Table 127: Italian Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70
Value Analysis III-71
Table 128: Italian Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71
Historic Review III-72
Volume Analysis III-72
Value Analysis III-72
B. Market Analytics III-72
Table 129: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72
Table 130: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) III-73
Table 131: Italian Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73
Table 132: Italian Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74
Table 133: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74
Table 134: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants &Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

4d. United Kingdom III-76

A. Market Analysis III-76
Current and Future Analysis III-76
Volume Analysis III-76
Table 135: UK Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76
Value Analysis III-77
Table 136: UK Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77
Historic Review III-78
Volume Analysis III-78
Value Analysis III-78
B. Market Analytics III-78
Table 137: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78
Table 138: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79
Table 139: UK Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79
Table 140: UK Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-80
Table 141: UK 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants &Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-80
Table 142: UK 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants &Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

4e. Spain III-82

A. Market Analysis III-82
Current and Future Analysis III-82
Volume Analysis III-82
Table 143: Spanish Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82
Value Analysis III-83
Table 144: Spanish Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83
Historic Review III-84
Volume Analysis III-84
Value Analysis III-84
B. Market Analytics III-84
Table 145: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-84
Table 146: Spanish Recent Past, Current & FutureAnalysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85
Table 147: Spanish Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85
Table 148: Spanish Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86
Table 149: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86
Table 150: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87

4f. Russia III-88

A. Market Analysis III-88
Current and Future Analysis III-88
Volume Analysis III-88
Table 151: Russian Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-88
Value Analysis III-89
Table 152: Russian Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-89
Historic Review III-90
Volume Analysis III-90
Value Analysis III-90
B. Market Analytics III-90
Table 153: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants &Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-90
Table 154: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-91
Table 155: Russian Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-91
Table 156: Russian Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92
Table 157: Russian 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92
Table 158: Russian 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-93

4g. Rest of Europe III-94

A. Market Analysis III-94
Current and Future Analysis III-94
Volume Analysis III-94
Table 159: Flame Retardant Chemicals Market in Rest of Europe (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-94
Value Analysis III-95
Table 160: Flame Retardant Chemicals Market in Rest of Europe (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-& Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-95
Historic Review III-96
Volume Analysis III-96
Value Analysis III-96
Product Launch III-96
Key Players III-96
B. Market Analytics III-98
Table 161: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-98
Table 162: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals byProduct Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-99
Table 163: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-99
Table 164: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100
Table 165: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100
Table 166: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-101

5. Asia-Pacific III-102

A. Market Analysis III-102
Current and Future Analysis III-102
Volume Analysis III-102
Table 167: Flame Retardant Chemicals Market in Asia-Pacific (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-102
Value Analysis III-103
Table 168: Flame Retardant Chemicals Market in Asia-Pacific (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-103
Historic Review III-104
Volume Analysis III-104
Value Analysis III-104
Strategic Corporate Developments III-104
B. Market Analytics III-105
Table 169: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-105
Table 170: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-106
Table 171: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-106
Table 172: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-107
Table 173: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-107
Table 174: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-108

6. The Middle East III-109

A. Market Analysis III-109
Current and Future Analysis III-109
Volume Analysis III-109
Table 175: Flame Retardant Chemicals Market inthe Middle East (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-109
Value Analysis III-110
Table 176: Flame Retardant Chemicals Market in the Middle East (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-110
Historic Review III-110
Volume Analysis III-110
Value Analysis III-111
Strategic Corporate Developments III-111
ICL Industrial Products (Israel) - A Key Player III-111
B. Market Analytics III-112
Table 177: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants &Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-112
Table 178: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-113
Table 179: Middle East Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-113
Table 180: Middle East Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-114
Table 181: Middle East 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-114
Table 182: Middle East 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-115

7. Latin America III-116

A. Market Analysis III-116
Current and Future Analysis III-116
Volume Analysis III-116
Table 183: Flame Retardant Chemicals Market in Latin America (2001-2010): Product Segments' Volume Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-116
Value Analysis III-117
Table 184: Flame Retardant Chemicals Market in Latin America (2001-2010): Product Segments' Value Demand Ranked by Growth - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-117
Historic Review III-118
Volume Analysis III-118
Value Analysis III-118
B. Market Analytics III-118
Table 185: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-118
Table 186: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-119
Table 187: Latin American Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Pounds (lbs) for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-119
Table 188: Latin American Historic Review for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segments - Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Million for Years 1991through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-120
Table 189: Latin American 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-120
Table 190: Latin American 20-Year Perspective for Flame Retardant Chemicals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Demand for Alumina Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated Flame Retardants, Chlorine-Based Flame Retardants, Phosphorous-Based Flame Retardants & Other Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-121

IV. COMPETITION

1. 3N International, Inc. (USA) IV-1
2. Akrochem Corporation (USA) IV-3
3. Akzo Nobel NV (The Netherlands) IV-4
Table 191: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In € billion) IV-7
Table 192: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In € billion) IV-7
Table 193: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € billion) IV-7
Table 194: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In € billion) IV-7
Table 195: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In € billion) IV-8
Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals LLC (USA) IV-11
4. Albemarle Corporation (USA) IV-14
Table 196: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-15
Table 197: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-15
Table 198: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-15
Table 199: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-16
Table 200: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-16
Martinswerk GmbH (Germany) IV-21
Albemarle Europe Sprl (Belgium) IV-22
5. AmeriBrom, Inc. (USA) IV-23
6. Ampacet Corporation (USA) IV-24
7. Amspec Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-27
8. Apex Chemical Corporation Of South Carolina (USA) IV-28
9. Arch Chemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-29
Table 201: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-30
Table 202: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-30
Table 203: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-30
Table 204: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-31
10. Arkema Group (France) IV-35
Arkema, Inc. (USA) IV-42
11. Adeka Corporation (Japan) IV-45
12. BASF AG (Germany) IV-48
Table 205: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In € billion) IV-53
Table 206: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € billion) IV-53
BASF Corporation (USA) IV-71
13. Budenheim Iberica Comercial SA (Spain) IV-83
14. Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (USA) IV-84
15. Campine NV (Belgium) IV-86
Table 207: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-86
Table 208: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-87
16. Chemarco, Inc. (USA) IV-88
17. Chemico Chemicals Pvt, Ltd (India). IV-90
18. Chemtura Corporation (USA) IV-91
Table 209: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-92
Table 210: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-92
Table 211: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-92
Table 212: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-93
Table 213: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-93
Table 214: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-93
Table 215: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-93
19. China Antimony Chemicals Co., Ltd. (China) IV-97
20. Ciba Specialty Chemicals Holding, Inc. (Switzerland) IV-98
Table 216: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In SwF million) IV-100
Table 217: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In SwF million) IV-100
Table 218: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In SwF million) IV-100
Table 219: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In SwF million) IV-100
Table 220: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In SwF million) IV-100
Ciba Specialty Chemicals North America (USA) IV-106
21. Clariant International AG (Switzerland) IV-107
Table 221: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In CHF million) IV-109
Table 222: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In CHF million) IV-109
Table 223: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (H1) (In CHF million) IV-109
Table 224: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In CHF million) IV-109
Table 225: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In CHF million) IV-110
Table 226: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In CHF million) IV-110
Clariant Pigments & Additives Division (USA) IV-113
Clariant GmbH (Germany) IV-116
22. Command Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-117
23. C-Tech Corporation (India) IV-118
24. Cytec Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-119
Table 227: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-120
Table 228: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-120
Table 229: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-120
Table 230: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-121
Table 231: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-121
25. Daihachi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-125
26. Dainippon Ink And Chemicals (Japan) IV-126
Table 232: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In ¥ million) IV-127
Table 233: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion) IV-127
27. Dover Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-129
28. Dow Chemical Company, The (USA) IV-132
Table 234: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-135
Table 235: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-135
Table 236: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-136
Table 237: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-136
Table 238: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-136
Table 239: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-136
Table 240: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-137
29. DSM NV (The Netherlands) IV-143
30. E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company (USA) IV-150
Table 241: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ billion) IV-152
Table 242: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-152
Table 243: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-152
Table 244: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-153
Table 245: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-153
31. Flame Guard BV (The Netherlands) IV-157
32. Flame Stop, Inc. (USA) IV-160
33. Flamemaster Corporation (USA) IV-161
Table 246: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, June) (In US$ million) IV-161
Table 247: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-162
34. Formosa Taffeta Co., Limited (Taiwan) IV-167
35. GE Advanced Materials (USA) IV-168
36. Global Materials & Services, Inc. (USA) IV-170
37. Graftech International Ltd (USA). IV-171
Table 248: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-172
Table 249: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-172
Table 250: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-173
Table 251: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-173
Table 252: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-173
38. Hexion Specialty Chemicals (USA) IV-181
Table 253: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-182
Table 254: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-183
Table 255: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-183
Table 256: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-183
Table 257: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-183
39. Huachang Antimony Chemical Co., Ltd. (China) IV-186
40. Huber Engineered Materials (USA) IV-188
41. Huntsman Advanced Materials (USA) IV-190
42. ICL Industrial Products (Israel) IV-191
ICL Performance Products LP (USA) IV-193
43. ID Biochem, Inc. (Korea) IV-195
44. Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-196
45. Italmatch Chemicals SpA (Italy) IV-199
46. J M Huber Corporation (USA) IV-201
47. Lanxess AG (Germany) IV-203
Lanxess Corporation (USA) IV-204
48. Luzenac America, Inc. (USA) IV-209
49. Magma International BV (The Netherlands) IV-209
50. Magnifin Magnesia Product GmbH & Co., KG. (Germany) IV-210
51. Manufacturers Chemicals LP (USA) IV-211
52. Mikuni Smelting And Refining Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-215
53. Nabaltec GmbH (Germany) IV-216
54. Nantong Unichina Technologies Co., Ltd. (China) IV-218
55. NEC Corporation (Japan) IV-219
Table 258: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion) IV-220
Table 259: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-220
Table 260: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-220
Table 261: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-221
Table 262: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-221
56. Nihon Seiko Company Limited (Japan) IV-230
57. Niknam Chemicals (P) Ltd. (India) IV-231
58. Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-233
59. Nippon Kasei Chemical Company Limited (Japan) IV-234
60. Nyacol - Nano Technologies, Inc. (USA) IV-236
61. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (USA) IV-238
Table 263: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-240
Table 264: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-240
Table 265: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-241
Table 266: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-241
Table 267: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-241
Occidental Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-244
62. Padanplast Original Advanced Compounds Shanghai Company Limited (China ) IV-245
63. Polyplastics Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-246
64. Polytechs SAS (France) IV-248
65. Produits Chimiques De Lucette (France) IV-248
66. Rhodia Phosphorus and Peformance Derivatives (USA) IV-249
67. Rio Tinto Borax (USA) IV-251
68. Royce International (USA) IV-253
69. Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-256
70. Schill+Seilacher Aktiengesellschaft (Germany) IV-258
71. Showa Denko KK (Japan) IV-259
Table 268: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion) IV-260
Table 269: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion) IV-260
Table 270: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-261
Table 271: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-261
72. Sibeco Industrial Chemicals (Belgium) IV-264
73. Sica SA (France) IV-265
74. Solaris Chemtech Ltd. (India) IV-266
75. Solvay SA (Belgium) IV-267
Table 272: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-268
Table 273: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-268
Table 274: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-269
Solvay Chemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-276
76. Supresta US LLC (USA) IV-278
77. Suzuhiro Chemical Co., Ltd . (Japan) IV-279
78. Synalloy Corporation (USA) IV-280
Table 275: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-281
Table 276: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-281
Table 277: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-281
Table 278: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-281
Blackman Uhler Chemical Company (USA) IV-282
79. Tateho Chemical Industries Co Ltd (Japan) IV-283
80. Tech Chem (USA) IV-286
81. TOR Minerals International, Inc. (USA) IV-287
Table 279: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-287
Table 280: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-288
Table 281: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Product: 2005- 2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-288
Table 282: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-288
Table 283: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-288
Table 284: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-289
Table 285: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-289
82. Tosoh Corporation (Japan) IV-291
Table 286: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion) IV-293
Table 287: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-293
Table 288: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-293
Table 289: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-293
83. Total Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-297
84. United States Antimony Corporation (USA) IV-298
Table 290: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-299
Table 291: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-299
Table 292: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-299
Table 293: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-299
85. Wintech Polymer Limited (Japan) IV-301

FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Snapshots II-1

2. Industry Overview II-3

3. Trends and Issues II-13

4. Historic Review II-18

5. Product Overview II-26

6. Research & Development II-40

7. End-Use Markets: An Overview II-42

8. Product Launches/Developments II-56

9. Recent Industry Activity II-61

10. Focus on Select Global Players II-67

11. Global Market Perspective II-74

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

2. Canada III-24

3. Japan III-31

4. Europe III-38

4a. France III-56

4b. Germany III-62

4c. Italy III-70

4d. United Kingdom III-76

4e. Spain III-82

4f. Russia III-88

4g. Rest of Europe III-94

5. Asia-Pacific III-102

6. The Middle East III-109

7. Latin America III-116

IV. COMPETITION