[Report] PLASTIC'S ADDITIVES TOC

I-A. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Product Definitions And Scope Of Study I-3
Product Segments I-4
Fillers I-4
Plasticizers I-4
Reinforcing Agents I-4
Flame Retardants I-4
Colorants I-4
Performance Additives I-4

I-B. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PLASTICS INDUSTRY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview & Outlook II-1

Plastic Additives: Enhancing Value of Plastics II-1

2. Trends & Issues II-2

Developments in the Plastics Industry Impact Demand II-2
Growing Inter-Segment Competition in Plastics Business II-2
Changing Marketplace II-2
Stabilizer Technology for PVC - Likely to Change II-2
Consumer Goods Drive Demand for Flame Retardants II-3
Strong Growth for Plastic Additives in Wood Composites II-3
Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants - Eco-friendly II-3
Nanocomposites & Sub-Micron Fillers - Next Big Things in Plastics Processing!!! II-3
Move towards Cleaner Blowing Agents II-4
Efforts to Maximize Performance of Existing Chemistries II-4
Engineering Plastics Holds Good Prospects II-4
Technology and Product Innovations - Order of the Day II-4
Prospects in Asia Beckon Manufacturers II-5
Specialty Business Dons the Mantle of a Commodities Market II-5
Substitution Governed by Health and Environmental Issues II-5
E-commerce Initiatives in Plastic Additives Market II-5
Realignment in the Market, A Historical Perspective II-5
A Glance at Consolidation Activity in the Additives Business in the Recent Past (1998-2002) II-6
Mergers II-7

3. Specialty Chemicals Market - An Overview II-8

Specialty Chemicals - A Jolty Ride II-8
Strong Demand from Asia II-8
Increased Consolidation Activity II-8
Factors Fueling Consolidation Activity II-8

4. Issues Confronting the Market II-10

Environmental and Health Hazards Associated with Using Plasticizers II-10
Issues Related to Flame Retardants Market II-13
Blowing Agents Market: Effect of Proposed CFC Phase Out II-14
Major Issues in the Colorants Market II-16

5. Plastic Additives - Product Profile II-17

Introducing Additives to Plastics II-17
Select Plastic Additives, their Concentrations and Use in Plastics II-18
PVC: Compatibility with Additives is Excellent II-18
Formulation of PVC Products II-19
Commonly Used PVC Additives II-19
Use of Additives in Polyurethanes II-19
Polycarbonate Specific Additives II-19
Additives Used in Acrylic Plastics II-20
Fillers - Inexpensive Performance Boosters II-20
Mineral Fillers II-20
Other Fillers II-22
Fillers Become More Functional II-22
Fillers in Combination with Pigments - Creating a Natural Effect II-22
Plasticizers II-22
Aid in Polymer Processing and Enhance Flexibility of Product II-22
Manufacturing of Plasticizers II-22
Benefits of Plasticizer Usage II-23
External Plasticization II-23
Internal Plasticization II-23
Select Application Areas II-23
Types of Plasticizers II-24
Reinforcing Agents II-27
Glass Fiber - The Most Preferred Reinforcement II-27
Flame Retardants II-28
Fire - A Major Threat to Life and Property II-28
Products II-28
Modes of Operation II-28
Classification II-28
Based on Mode of Operation II-29
Char Formers II-29
Heat Absorbers II-29
Flame Quenchers II-29
Based on Composition II-29
Halogenated Flame Retardants II-29
Brominated Flame Retardants II-29
Electrical & Electronics - Major End-Use for Brominated Flame Retardants II-30
Table 1: World Market for Brominated Flame Retardants (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use - Electronics & Electrical (Housing, Printed Wiring Boards, Connectors & Relays and Wire & Cable), Building & Construction, Transportation and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-30
Chlorinated Flame Retardants II-30
Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants II-30
Antimony Compounds II-30
Phosphorus Compounds II-31
Development of New Phosphorus based Flame Retardants II-31
Red Phosphorus II-31
Phosphates II-31
Other Flame Retardants II-31
Select Areas of Application II-32
End Markets & Applications for Brominated Flame-Retardants II-32
In Plastics II-32
Flame Retardant Systems II-32
Reactive Type II-32
Additive Type II-32
In Polyolefins II-33
In PVC II-33
In Thermoplastic Resins II-33
In Polyurethanes II-33
Colorants II-34
Adding Color to Plastics II-34
Colorants are not Polymer Specific II-34
Color Evaluation: Critical to Product Acceptance II-34
Forms of Colorants II-34
Types of Colorants II-35
Dry Colorants II-35
Conventional Color Concentrates II-35
Super Concentrates or Supercons II-35
Liquid Colorants II-36
Pre-Colored Resins II-36
A Broad Spectrum of Colors II-36
Mica-based Pigments - Most Extensively Used II-36
Coloring Plastics - The Processes II-36
Dry Coloring II-37
Coloring Systems for Polyurethanes II-37
Titanium Dioxide II-37
A Universal Ingredient II-37
Properties of TiO2 II-37
Optical Properties II-37
Functional Properties II-38
Table 2: World Titanium Dioxide Market, 2004: Major Producers by Annual Capacity for Region - US, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Japan, France, Belgium, Germany, Finland, Italy, UK, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Eastern Europe, China, Australia, Saudi Arabia, India, South Africa, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Korea (*In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39
Procurement and Processing II-39
Processing of Titaniferous Ores II-40
Sulfate Process II-40
Table 3: Percentage Content of TiO2 byFeedstock II-40
Chloride Process - The Economical Technology II-40
Table 4: Proportion of TiO2 Contained:
Based on Feedstock (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-41
Chloride Vs Sulfate II-41
Significant End-Use Segments II-42
Plastics - A Dynamic Market II-42
Trends in Titanium Dioxide Usage II-42
Components Enhancing TiO2 Dispersion Property II-43
Substitutes II-43
Major Determinants of TiO2 Replacement II-43
Calcium Carbonate and Calcined Clay II-43
ASP 170 II-43
Lithophone II-43
Iron Oxides II-44
End-Use Segments II-44
Organic Colorants II-44
Other Colorants II-44
Carbon Black II-44
Classification II-44
Production Process II-44
End-Use Markets II-45
Incorporation into Polymers II-45
Application in Plastics II-45
Gives a Jet Black Color II-45
Imparts Antistatic Properties II-45
Trend Toward Cleaner Grades II-45
Miscellaneous Colorants II-45
Performance Additives II-46
Modifiers II-46
Property Extenders II-46
Processing Aids II-46
Blowing/Foaming Agents II-46
CBAs - Product Overview II-46
Exothermic Blowing Agents II-47
Endothermic Blowing Agents II-47
Types of CBAs II-47
Azodicarbonamide II-47
Dinitropentamethylene Tetramine II-48
Oxybisbenzene Sufonyl Hydrazine II-48
Adding Blowing Agents to Plastics II-48
Carbon Dioxide Blowing Technology II-48
Pentanes as CBAs II-48
Advantages of Pentanes II-49
Disadvantages of Pentanes II-49
Impact Modifiers II-49
Increase Resistance to Stress II-49
Demand is Primarily from the PVC Market II-49
Organic Peroxides II-49
Cross-Linking Agents & Initiators in Polymerization II-49
End Uses of Organic Peroxides II-50
Table 5: World Market for Organic Peroxides (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Thermoplastics, Thermoset Composites, Rubber, Coatings and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50
Specific Applications of Organic Peroxides II-51
Heat Stabilizers II-51
Providing Protection from Thermal Degradation II-51
Key in PVC Manufacturing II-52
Choice of Heat Stabilizers II-52
Environmental Concerns Spur Development of New Stabilizers II-53
Commonly Used Stabilizers II-53
Lead Stabilizers II-53
Organotin Stabilizers II-53
Calcium/Zinc Stabilizers II-54
Barium/Zinc and Other Related Compounds II-54
Cadmium II-54
Light Stabilizers II-54
The Sunscreen for Plastics II-54
Consumers of Light Stabilizers II-55
Polymer Degradation by Light II-55
Minimization of UV Ray Absorption by Polymers II-55
Minimization of Quenching II-55
Addition of Antioxidants II-56
Types of Light Stabilizers II-56
UV Absorbers II-56
HALS - Free Radical Terminators II-56
Quenchers II-56
Antioxidants II-56
Oxidation - How Does it Affect Polymers? II-57
Classification II-57
Primary Antioxidants: Phenol-Based and Amine-Based II-57
Secondary Antioxidants: Phosphorus-Based and Sulfur-Based II-58
Classification Based on Composition II-58
Spectrum of Antioxidants II-58
Technological Breakthrough II-59
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) II-59
Antistatic Agents II-59
Electrostatic Discharge in Plastics II-59
Combating Electrostatic Charge II-60
Classifications of Antistatic Agents II-61
Preservatives & Biocides II-62
Protection for Plastics II-62
Antimicrobials II-62
Manufacturers Work Towards Increasing Thermal Stability II-62
Non-Arsenic Antimicrobials Replacing OBPA-Based Additives II-62
Antifungus Agents II-62
Lubricants II-62
Lubricants - Product Line II-62
Primary Function that of a Flow Enhancer II-63
Classification of Lubricants II-63
Internal Lubes II-63
External Lubes II-63
Others II-63
Areas of Applications II-64
Miscellaneous Performance Additives II-64
A. Metallocene Catalysts II-64
B. Viscosity Depressants II-65
C. Coupling Agents II-65
D. Immobilized Platinum Catalysts II-65
E. Mold Release Agents II-65
F. Nucleating Agents II-65
G. Compatibilizers II-66
H. Degradation Additives II-66
I. Surfactants II-66
J. Urethane Catalysts II-66
K. Dehydrochlorination Stabilizers II-67

6. End-Use Sector Profile - Plastics II-68

An Integral Part of Daily Life II-68
Classification of Plastics II-68
Production and Processing II-69
Manufacture of Plastics II-69
Shaping and Finishing II-69
A Dominant Force II-70
Applications Galore II-70
Conductive Polymers: ABS and PVC Maintain Dominance II-71
Polyolefins II-71
Polypropylene (PP) II-71
Polyvinyl Chloride (Pvc) II-72
Polystyrene II-74
Polyurethane II-74
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) II-75
Polycarbonates (PC) II-75

7. Raw Materials for Plastic Additives II-76

Phthalic Anhydride II-76
Table 6: World Market for Phthalic Anhydride (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Plasticizers, Alkyd Resins, Unsaturated Polyester Resins and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76
Table 7: World Phthalic Anhydride Market (2005): Major Producers by Annual Capacity for Region - US, Mexico, South America, Japan, Belgium, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Sweden, South Africa, Africa, MidEast, China, Korea, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan and Thailand (*In Metric Tons) II-77
Phosphorus Trichloride II-78
Table 8: World Market for Phosphorus Trichloride (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Pesticide Intermediates, Phosphorus Oxychloride, Plastics additives, Phosphorus acid and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78
Phosphorus Oxychloride (POC) II-78
Chloro Paraffins II-78
Table 9: World Market for Chloro Paraffins (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Metal Working Fluids & Lubricants, Plastics Additives, Rubber, Coatings, Caulks, Sealants and Adhesives and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-79
Methyl Chloride II-79
Table 10: World Market for Methyl Chloride (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Butyl rubber, Herbicides, Methyl cellulose ethers, Methyl chlorosilanes, Quaternary ammonium compounds and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-79
A-Methylstyrene II-80
Neopentyl Glycol II-80
Butanol II-80
Table 11: World Market for Butanol (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Butyl Acetate, Butyl Acrylate, Paint Solvent, Plasticizers and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80
Adipic Acid II-80
Table 12: World Market for Adipic Acid (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End Use - Adiponitrile/HMDA, Nylon, Plasticizers, Polyurethanes and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-81
Alpha Olefins II-81
Table 13: World Market for Alpha Olefins (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Alkyldimethylamines & dialkyimethylamines, Detergent alcohols, Fatty acids, Plasticizer alcohols, Polyethylene co-monomer, Surfactants, Synthetic lubricants & lube oil additives and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-81
Triethylene Glycol II-82
Table 14: World Market for Triethylene Glycol (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Humectants, Natural Gas Dehydration, Plasticizers, Polyurethanes, Solvents, Unsaturated Polyester Resins and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82
Dipropylene Glycol II-82
Table 15: World Market for Dipropylene Glycol (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Alkyd Resins, Cosmetics & Fragrances, Plasticizers, Polyurethane Polyols, Unsaturated Polyester Resins and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82
2-Ethylhexanol II-83
Table 16: World Market for 2-Ethylhexanol (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Plasticizers, (Dioctyl phthalate, Dioctyl trimellitate, Dioctyl terephthalate and others), 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl nitrate, Surfactants, Solvent and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-83
Benzoic Acid II-83
Table 17: World Market for Benzoic Acid (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Phenol, Benzoate Plasticizers, Sodium and Potassium Benzoates, Benzoyl Chloride, Alkyd Resins and others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-83
Thioglycolic Acid II-84
Trimellitic Anhydride II-84
Vitamin - E II-84

8. Technological Developments II-85

Colorant Technology for Polypropylene &Plastic Applications II-85
PVC Stabilizer Manufacturers Striving to Develop New Additives II-85
Vitamin E Antioxidants for HDPE Food Packaging II-85
Use of Beta Nucleators in BOPP II-85
Modified Vegetable Oils Improve Thermal Stability of PVC II-86
Shoden Formulates Technology for Super-Pulverizing TiO2 II-86
Japan Succeeds in Producing Single Crystal of Rutile II-86
Technology to Boost Insulating Property of Cyclopentane-Blown Polyurethane II-86
Process for Producing Integral Skin Polyurethane Foams II-87
High-Porosity Solid Carrier Systems Ease Handling of Liquid Additives II-87

9. Product Innovation/Launches II-88

Chemtura Unveils New Fire Retardants II-88
Performance Additives Contemplates to Unveil
New Products II-88
Ciba Specialty Introduces Ciba® IRGASURF® SR 100 II-88
Ciba Specialty Unveils A New Disperse Dye II-88
Sumitomo Develops A New Plastic Additive II-88

10. Recent Industry Activity II-89

PMC Group Acquires Controlling Stake in PMC Rubber Chemicals II-89
BASF Intends to Acquire Lanxess' SAN Business II-89
Viscofan Acquires Teepak' s Businesses II-89
Genpak Acquires Carthage Cup II-89
W.R. Grace & Co. Acquires Polypropylene Unit II-89
Conwed Plastics Acquires Polynet II-89
Consolidated Container Holdings Plans to Acquire Assets II-89
Promens Purchases Elkhart Plastics II-89
TriStar Acquires Assets II-90
Ball Corp Acquires Business Assets II-90
AEP Industries Acquires Operating Assets II-90
Step Up Investments and Mainetti Proposes to Acquire A&E Products II-90
Albemarle to Establish Phosphorus Flame Retardants Plant II-90
Asahi Denka Gets New Name II-90
BASF Plans to Rename Leuna-Miramid GmbH II-90
Velsicol to Establish A New Plastic Additives Business II-91
BASF Mulls to Double Capacity II-91
BASF' s Eupolen® PE Blue 69-1501 Receives FDA Approval II-91
EU Bans Phthalate Plasticizers II-91
Crompton Corp and Great Lakes Chemical Merges II-91
Sumitomo Bakelite Acquires Vyncolit II-91
Dover Chemical Plans to Acquire PCI Chemicals' Business II-92
Degussa and Rizhao Lanxing Proposes A Joint Venture II-92
BASF Blocks Production of Diethylhexyl Phthalate and 2-Ethylhexanol II-92
Dystar Plans to Set Up Colorant Factory II-92
Sunoco Divests Plasticizer Operations II-92
Teijin Chemicals and Great Lakes to Set Up JV II-92
Albemarle Acquires Business of Rhodia II-92
Kisuma Chemicals to Double Output II-92
Nikkiso Holds a Technological Edge II-93
Ciba Forms Chem2U II-93
Clariant Acquires Quality Colour II-93
Launch of New Products at National Plastics Expo (NPE 2003) II-93
Degussa Acquires Antioxidants Business of Raschig II-94
Atofina Buys Remaining Stake in Metablen and Metco II-94
Albemarle and Atofina Establish a Joint Venture II-94
Akzo Nobel Joins PolymerAdditives.com II-94
PolyOne Acquires Transformación de Pigmentos y Colorantes SA (Transcolor) II-94
Ciba Acquires Flame Retardants Business of DSM II-94
CSFB Acquires 30% stake in HIH II-95
HT Purchases AECI' s Share II-95
Bayer Sells Organic Pigments Business to Sun Chemical II-95
Akzo Nobel Announces a Peroxide Joint Venture with Keum Jung II-95
Rohm & Haas Acquires Plastic Additive Business of Kureha II-95
Ciba Restructures its Divisions II-95
Shinagawa Acquires Plastic Additive Business of Ferro Australia II-95
Riverdale Color Establishes New Manufacturing Plantin New Jersey II-95
Milliken Chemical Introduces a Line of liquid colorantsand a UV absorber II-96
Photoselective Additive from Ciba II-96
Acrylic Modifier Series from Atofina II-96
Heat Stabilizers from Akcros II-96
Chemson-Group Bags License from Crompton II-96
Albemarle Acquires Interest in Magnifin Magnesia Produkte II-96
Velsicol Acquires Plasticizer Business of CasChem II-97
Ciba Expands Light Stabilizers Capacity through New Plant in Germany II-97
Atofina Forms Additives Group II-97
Ciba and Atofina Sign an Agreement II-97
Shell Epoxy Resins Bags Distribution and Marketing Rights from Schill + Seilacher II-97
3M Develops New Flame Retardant II-97
Great Lakes Chemical Corp. Introduces Polybrominated- Styrene Flame Retardant II-97
Ferro Sells Flame Retardant Business to Albemarle II-97
Ciba Opens New Plant for Antioxidants in India II-97
Bayer Purchases Hughes II-98
Albemarle Forms Joint Venture with Jinhai Chemical II-98
Ferro Acquires Polymer Modifiers Business of Solutia II-98
BASF Purchases Plasticizers, Phthalic Anhydride and Butanediol Businesses of Sisas II-98
Kerr-McGee Acquires Kemira' s Savannah Plant II-98
Kerr-McGee Purchases Kemira Oyj' s Netherlands Pigment Operations II-98
Kerr-McGee Acquires Rotterdam Facility of Kemira II-98
Altair Purchases TiO2 Plant II-98

11. Focus on Select Players II-99

A. Schulman Inc. (US) II-99
Akcros Chemicals (UK) II-99
Albemarle Corporation (US) II-99
Asahi Denka Co., Ltd (Japan) II-99
Arkema (France) II-100
Baerlocher GmbH (Germany) II-100
BASF (Germany) II-100
Chemtura Corporation (US) II-101
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Holding Inc. (Switzerland) II-101
Clariant International Ltd. (Switzerland) II-101
Cytec Industries Inc. (US) II-101
Dainippon Ink & Chemicals Inc. (Japan) II-101
Degussa AG (Germany) II-102
Dow Chemical Company (US) II-102
DSM N.V. (The Netherlands) II-102
Du Pont (E.I.) De Nemours (US) II-102
Eastman Chemical Company (US) II-103
Ferro Corp. (US) II-103
Lonza Group Ltd. (Switzerland) II-103
PolyOne Corp. (US) II-104
Rohm and Haas Company (US) II-104
Velsicol (US) II-104

12. Global Market Perspective II-105

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-105
Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-105
Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-106
Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-106
Analysis by Product Segment II-107
Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fillers by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-107
Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fillers by Product Segment - Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-107
Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Fillers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-108
Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for Fillers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 II-108
Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fillers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-109
Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fillers by Product Segment - Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-109
Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for Fillers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-110
Table 29: World 10-Year Perspective for Fillers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 II-110
Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plasticizers by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-111
Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plasticizers by Product Segment - Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-111
Table 32: World 10-Year Perspective for Plasticizers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-112
Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for Plasticizers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 II-112
Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plasticizers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-113
Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plasticizers by Product Segment - Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-113
Table 36: World 10-Year Perspective for Plasticizers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-114
Table 37: World 10-Year Perspective for Plasticizers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 II-114
Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-115
Table 39: World 10-Year Perspective for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-115
Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-116
Table 41: World 10-Year Perspective for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-116
Table 42: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-117
Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardants by Product Segment - Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-117
Table 44: World 10-Year Perspective for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-118
Table 45: World 10-Year Perspective for Flame Retardants by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-118
Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-119
Table 47: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardants by Product Segment - Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-119
Table 48: World 10-Year Perspective for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-120
Table 49: World 10-Year Perspective for Flame Retardants by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-120
Table 50: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Colorants by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-121
Table 51: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Colorants by Product Segment - Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-121
Table 52: World 10-Year Perspective for Colorants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-122
Table 53: World 10-Year Perspective for Colorants by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-122
Table 54: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Colorants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-123
Table 55: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Colorants by Product Segment - Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-123
Table 56: World 10-Year Perspective for Colorants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-124
Table 57: World 10-Year Perspective for Colorants by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-124
Table 58: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Performance Additives by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-125
Table 59: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Performance Additives by Product Segment - Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous Performance Additives Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-125
Table 60: World 10-Year Perspective for Performance Additives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-126
Table 61: World 10-Year Perspective for Performance Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous Performance Additives Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-127
Table 62: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Performance Additives by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-128
Table 63: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Performance Additives by Product Segment - Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous Performance Additives Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-129
Table 64: World 10-Year Perspective for Performance Additives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-130
Table 65: World 10-Year Perspective for Performance Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous Performance Additives Markets for Years 2000, 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-131

III. MARKET

1. North America III-1

A. Market Analysis III-1
B. Market Analytics III-2
Table 66: North American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Table 67: North American 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

2. The United States III-4

A. Market Analysis III-4
Increase in End-Use Applications Spur Demand for Plastic Additives III-4
HALS - Making Up the Bulk of the Light Stabilizer Market III-4
Market for Colorants Looks Colorful III-4
PVC - A Strong Influence on the Plastic Additives Market III-5
Chlorinated Paraffins - Doubling as Plasticizers and Flame Retardants III-5
Table 68: US Market for Chlorinated Paraffins (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Metal Working Fluids & Lubricants, Plastics Additives, Rubber, Coatings, Caulks, Sealants & Adhesives and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Table 69: US Titanium Dioxide Market, 2004: Major Producers by Annual Capacity for Dupond Lyondell Chemical, Kerr-McGee and Huntsman-Kronos (*In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6
Table 70: US Phathalic Anhydride Market, 2004: Major Producers by Annual Capacity for ExxonMobil Chemical, BASF, Stepan, Sterling Chemicals BASF and Koppers Industries (*In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6
Environmental and Health Concerns Influence the Market III-7
Colorant Industry - Conforming to Environmental Standards III-7
EPA Clarifies Regulations on Biocides III-7
EPA Classifies DEHP as a Probable Human Carcinogen III-7
A Glance at Select Raw Materials for Plastic Additives III-8
2-Ethylhexanol III-8
Table 71: US Market for 2-ethylhexanol (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Plasticizers, Acrylate and Methacrylate Esters, Lube Additives, Surfactants, Diesel Fuel Additives, Solvents and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8
Phosphorous Oxychloride III-9
Table 72: US Market for Phosphorous Oxychloride (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Plasticizers & Elastomers, Functional Fluids, Pesticides, Lube Additives, Surfactants and Sequesterants and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9
Benzoic Acid III-9
Table 73: US Market for Benzoic Acid (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Benzoate Plasticizers, Sodium and Potassium Benzoates, Benzoyl Chloride, Alkyd Resins, N-Butyl Benzoate and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
Triethylene Glycol III-9
Table 74: US Market for Triethylene Glycol (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Natural Gas Dehydration, Solvents, Plasticizers, Polyurethanes, Humectants, Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Phthalic Anhydride III-10
Table 75: US Market for Phthalic Anhydride (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - Plasticizers, Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Alkyd Resins and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Dipropylene Glycol III-10
Table 76: US Market for Dipropylene Glycol (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use for - Plasticizers, Cosmetics & Fragrances, Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Polyurethane Polyols, Alkyd Resins and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Strategic Corporate Developments III-11
Product Innovations/Launches III-15
Focus on Select Players III-16
A. Schulman Inc. III-16
Albemarle Corporation III-16
Amfine Chemical Corporation III-16
Chemtura Corporation (US) III-16
Cytec Industries Inc. III-16
Dow Chemical Company III-17
Du Pont (E.I.) De Nemours III-17
Eastman Chemical Company III-17
Ferro Corp. III-17
PolyOne Corp. III-17
Rohm and Haas Company III-18
Velsicol III-18
B. Market Analytics III-19
Table 77: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19
Table 78: US 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

3. Canada III-21

Market Analysis III-21
Table 79: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22
Table 80: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

4. Japan III-24

A. Market Analysis III-24
Increasing Use of Plastics Spurs Additives Demand III-24
Plasticizer Manufacturers Pin Hopes on China and Southeast Asia III-24
Antifungal Agents Show Promise III-24
PVC Stabilizers III-24
Regulations Retard Demand for Lead Stabilizers III-24
Halogen-Free Products Substitute DBDPO III-25
High-Molecular Weight, Low Volatility Products in Demand III-25
Lubricant and Antistatic Agent Manufacturers Develop High Temperature Resistant Products III-25
Table 81: Japanese Phthalic Anhydride Market (2005): Major Producers by Annual Capacity for Japan Phathalic, Kawasaki Kasei, C-Chem, Nippon Steel Chemical and JPE Chemical (*In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25
Strategic Corporate Developments III-26
Focus on Select Players III-26
Adeka Corporation III-26
Dainippon Ink & Chemicals Inc. III-26
B. Market Analytics III-27
Table 82: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
Table 83: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
Table 84: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29
Table 85: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

5. Europe III-31

A. Market Analysis III-31
Table 86: European Titanium Dioxide Market, 2004: Major Producers by Annual Capacity for Region - France, Belgium, Germany, Finland, Italy, UK, Spain, Netherlands, Norway and Eastern Europe (*In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32
Table 87: European Phthalic Anhydride Market (2005): Major Producers by Annual Capacity for Region - Belgium, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, and Sweden (*In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
Strategic Corporate Developments III-33
Product Innovation III-37
Focus on Select Players III-38
Akcros Chemicals (UK) III-38
Arkema (France) III-38
Baerlocher GmbH (Germany) III-38
BASF (Germany) III-38
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Holding Inc.(Switzerland) III-39
Clariant International Ltd. (Switzerland) III-39
Degussa AG (Germany) III-39
DSM N.V. (The Netherlands) III-39
Lonza Group Ltd. (Switzerland) III-39
B. Market Analytics III-41
Table 88: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
Table 89: European 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42
Table 90: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43
Table 91: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44
Table 92: European 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45
Table 93: European 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

5a. France III-47

Market Analysis III-48
Table 94: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48
Table 95: French 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

5b. Germany III-50

Market Analysis III-51
Table 96: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51
Table 97: German 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

5c. Italy III-53

Market Analysis III-54
Table 98: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54
Table 99: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

5d. The United Kingdom III-56

Market Analysis III-57
Table 100: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57
Table 101: UK 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

5e. Spain III-59

Market Analysis III-60
Table 102: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60
Table 103: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

5f. Russia III-62

Market Analysis III-63
Table 104: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63
Table 105: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

5g. Rest of Europe III-65

Market Analysis III-66
Table 106: Rest of Europe market for Plastic Additives - Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66
Table 107: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

6. Asia Pacific III-68

A. Market Analysis III-69
Table 108: Asia Pacific Phthalic Anhydride Market (2005): Major Producers by Annual Capacity for Region - China, Korea, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan and Thailand (*In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69
Table 109: Asia Pacific Titanium Dioxide Market, 2004: Major Producers by Annual Capacity for Region - China, Australia, Saudi Arabia, India, South Africa, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Korea (*In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70
Introduction of The Furniture Standard in North America Spells Trouble for Asian Manufacturers III-70
China III-70
Foreign Investments in Chinese Plastic Additives Industry III-71
An Overview of Select Plastic Additives III-71
Fillers III-71
Plasticizers III-71
Reinforcing Agents III-71
Flame Retardants III-71
Performance Additives III-71
Antistatic Agents III-71
Impact Modifiers III-72
Lubricating Agents III-72
A Glance at Select End-Use Markets III-72
Table 110: Chinese Market for Plastic Additives (2005(E)): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use - PVC, Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72
Table 111: Annual Production Capacity of Light Stabilizers in China (2000-2005) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72
B. Market Analytics III-73
Table 112: Asia-Pacific Market for Plastic Additives - Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73
Table 113: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74
Table 114: Asia-Pacific Market for Plastic Additives - Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75
Table 115: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76

7. Rest of World III-77

Market Analysis III-78
Table 116: Rest of World Market for Plastic Additives - Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78
Table 117: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79
Table 118: Rest of World market for Plastic Additives - Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis by Product Segment - Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-80
Table 119: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fillers (Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compounds and Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants and Other Colorants) and Performance Additives (Blowing/ Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents and Miscellaneous) Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

IV. COMPETITION

1. A. Schulman Inc. (USA) IV-1
Table 120: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(Nine Months Ended, May) (In US$ million) IV-2
Table 121: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Product:2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, May)(In US$ million) IV-2
Table 122: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million) IV-2
Table 123: Annual Sales Analysis by Product:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-3
Table 124: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-3
2. Adeka Corporation (Japan) IV-6
3. AECI Limited (South Africa) IV-9
Table 125: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In R million) IV-10
Table 126: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In R million) IV-10
Table 127: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In R million) IV-11
4. Afton Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-12
5. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-13
Table 128: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)(In US$ million) IV-15
Table 129: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-15
Table 130: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-16
Table 131: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-16
Table 132: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-16
Table 133: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-16
Table 134: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-17
Air Products Japan, Inc. (Japan) IV-23
6. Akzo Nobel NV (The Netherlands) IV-24
Table 135: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In € million) IV-28
Table 136: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2003-2004 (In € million) IV-28
Table 137: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-28
Akcros Chemicals (UK) IV-36
Akcros Chemicals (USA) IV-37
Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals Bv (The Netherlands) IV-38
Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals LLC (USA) IV-38
Akzo Nobel Chemicals (India) Ltd. (India) IV-40
Akzo Nobel Chemicals SA (Belgium) IV-41
Akzo Nobel Chemicals SpA (Italy) IV-41
7. Albemarle Corporation (USA) IV-42
Table 138: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-43
Table 139: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-43
Table 140: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-43
Table 141: Annual Sales Analysis by BusinessSegment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-43
8. Amfine Chemicals Corporation (USA) IV-49
9. Ampacet Corporation (USA) IV-52
Ampacet European SA (Luxembourg) IV-55
10. Arkema Group (France) IV-57
11. Ashland Specialty Chemical Company (USA) IV-66
12. Baerlocher GmbH (Germany) IV-70
Baerlocher USA LLC (USA) IV-70
13. BASF Aktiengesellschaft (AG) (Germany) IV-71
Table 142: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In € billion) IV-78
Table 143: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In € billion) IV-78
BASF Leuna GmbH (Germany) IV-96
BASF Corporation (USA) IV-97
Table 144: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ billion) (Germany)) IV-99
BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-108
Engelhard Corporation (USA) IV-109
Table 145: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-110
Table 146: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-110
Table 147: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-110
Table 148: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-111
Table 149: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) (Germany)) IV-111
14. Boron Japan (Japan) IV-113
15. Cabot Corporation (USA) IV-114
Table 150: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-118
Table 151: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-118
Table 152: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-118
Table 153: Annual Sales Analysis by BusinessSegment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-118
Table 154: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-119
Table 155: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million) IV-119
16. Chemtura Corporation (USA) IV-122
Table 156: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)(In US$ billion) IV-123
Table 157: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter:2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-123
Table 158: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by BusinessSegment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-123
Table 159: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ billion) IV-124
Table 160: Quarterly Annual Sales Analysis:2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-124
Table 161: Annual Sales Analysis by BusinessSegment: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-124
Table 162: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-124
17. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (USA) IV-128
Table 163: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-129
Table 164: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million) IV-129
Table 165: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-129
18. Ciba Specialty Chemicals Holding, Inc. (Switzerland) IV-132
Table 166: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)(In SwF million) IV-134
Table 167: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (H1) (In SwF million) IV-134
Table 168: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In SwF million) IV-134
Table 169: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In SwF million) IV-134
Table 170: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In SwF million) IV-135
Table 171: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2003-2004 (In SwF million) IV-135
Table 172: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2003-2004 (In SwF million) IV-135
Ciba Specialty Chemicals North America (USA) IV-142
Ciba Specialty Chemicals India Ltd. (India) IV-143
19. Clariant International Ltd. (Switzerland) IV-144
Table 173: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)(In CHF million) IV-146
Table 174: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (H1) (In CHF million) IV-146
Table 175: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (H1) (In CHF million) IV-146
Table 176: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In CHF million) IV-146
Table 177: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In CHF million) IV-147
Table 178: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In CHF million) IV-147
Clariant Masterbatches Division (USA) IV-151
20. Colorco, Inc. (USA) IV-152
21. Columbian Chemical Company (USA) IV-153
22. Conocophillips, Inc. (USA) IV-154
Table 179: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)(In US$ million) IV-155
Table 180: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million) IV-155
Table 181: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million) IV-156
23. Croda International PLC (UK) IV-159
Table 182: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In £ million) IV-162
Table 183: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-162
Table 184: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion (Origin): 2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-162
Table 185: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion (Destination): 2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-162
24. Cytec Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-164
Table 186: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter:2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-165
Table 187: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-165
Table 188: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-165
Table 189: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-166
Table 190: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-166
25. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-170
Table 191: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In ¥ million) IV-170
Table 192: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-171
26. Dainippon Ink And Chemicals (Japan) IV-173
Table 193: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006(In ¥ million) IV-174
Sun Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-175
27. Degussa AG (Germany) IV-178
Table 194: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In € million) IV-182
Table 195: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In € million) IV-182
28. Dover Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-187
29. Dow Chemical Company, The (USA) IV-190
Table 196: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-193
Table 197: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-193
Table 198: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (IN US$ million) IV-193
Table 199: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-194
Table 200: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-194
Dow Benelux NV (The Netherlands) IV-199
30. Dow Corning Corporation (USA) IV-200
Table 201: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-201
31. DSM NV (The Netherlands) IV-203
DSM Engineering Plastics (USA) IV-210
32. Dystar Textilfarben GmbH (Germany) IV-211
33. E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company (USA) IV-213
Table 202: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ billion) IV-215
Table 203: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ billion) IV-215
Table 204: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-215
Table 205: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-216
Table 206: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-216
Dupont Canada, Inc. (Canada) IV-224
Dupont SA de CV (Mexico) IV-227
34. Eastman Chemical Co. (USA) IV-228
Table 207: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ billion) IV-230
Table 208: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ billion) IV-231
Table 209: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ billion) IV-231
Table 210: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ billion) IV-231
Table 211: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-231
Table 212: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-232
Table 213: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion) IV-232
35. Elementis PLC (UK) IV-238
Table 214: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In £ million) IV-239
Table 215: Annual Sales Analysis by Division:2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-239
Table 216: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-239
Elementis Pigments (UK) IV-241
36. Ferro Corporation (USA) IV-242
Table 217: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ million) IV-245
Table 218: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September)(In US$ million) IV-245
Table 219: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004(In US$ million) IV-245
37. Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan) IV-248
38. GE Plastics (USA) IV-253
39. General Color & Chemical Company, Inc. (USA) IV-259
40. Honeywell International, Inc. (USA) IV-260
Table 220: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)(In US$ million) IV-262
Table 221: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-262
Table 222: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-262
Table 223: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-263
Table 224: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-263
Table 225: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-263
Honeywell Performance Polymers And Chemicals (USA) IV-274
41. Huntsman Corporation (USA) IV-275
Table 226: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-277
Table 227: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-277
Table 228: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million) IV-277
Table 229: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-278
Table 230: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-278
Table 231: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-278
Huntsman Tioxide Southern Africa (Pty)., Ltd.(South Africa) IV-285
42. ICL Industrial Products (Israel) IV-286
43. Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd. (Japan) IV-287
Ishihara Corporation (USA) IV-288
44. KAO Corporation (Japan) IV-289
Table 232: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In ¥ billion) IV-290
Table 233: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-290
Table 234: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-291
45. Kemira OYJ (Finland) IV-296
Table 235: Half Yearly Sales Analysis:2005-2006 (H1) (In € million) IV-297
Table 236: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In € million) IV-297
Kemira Chemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-302
46. Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-303
47. Lonza Group Ltd. (Switzerland) IV-304
Table 237: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In CHF million) IV-306
Table 238: Annual Sales Analysis by Division:2004-2005 (In CHF million) IV-306
48. Lyondell Chemical Company (USA) IV-313
Table 239: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-315
Table 240: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-315
Table 241: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-315
Table 242: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-316
Table 243: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-316
Table 244: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-316
Equistar Chemicals LP (USA) IV-322
Table 245: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)(In US$ million) IV-322
Table 246: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-323
Millennium Chemicals, Inc. (USA) IV-325
Table 247: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-325
Table 248: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-326
Table 249: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-326
Table 250: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-326
Table 251: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) (USA)) IV-326
49. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan) IV-328
Table 252: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In ¥ million) IV-331
Table 253: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In ¥ million) IV-331
Table 254: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In ¥ million): IV-331
Table 255: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-331
Table 256: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-332
50. National Titanium Dioxide Company Ltd. (Crystal)(Saudi Arabia) IV-337
51. New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-337
52. Novartis AG (Switzerland) IV-338
Table 257: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-341
Table 258: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-342
Table 259: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million) IV-342
Table 260: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-342
Table 261: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-342
53. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (USA) IV-352
Table 262: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-355
Table 263: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-355
Table 264: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-355
Table 265: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-355
Table 266: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-355
Occidental Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-358
54. PMC Specialties Group, Inc. (USA) IV-360
55. PolyOne Corporation (USA) IV-361
Table 267: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-363
Table 268: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-363
Table 269: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-363
Table 270: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-363
Table 271: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-364
56. Reagens SpA (Italy) IV-369
57. Reedy International Corporation (USA) IV-370
58. Rohm And Haas Company (USA) IV-371
Table 272: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-374
Table 273: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-374
Table 274: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-374
Table 275: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-374
Table 276: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-375
Table 277: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-375
Table 278: Annual Sales Analysis by GeographicRegion: 2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-375
59. Sachtleben Chemie GmbH (Germany) IV-383
60. Sakai Chemical Industry Company Limited (Japan) IV-385
61. Shinagawa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-386
62. Solutia, Inc. (USA) IV-387
Table 279: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-388
Table 280: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-388
63. Spartech Corporation (USA) IV-390
Table 281: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-392
Table 282: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-392
Table 283: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-393
Table 284: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-393
Spartech Polycom (USA) IV-394
64. Sumitomo Bakelite Company (Japan) IV-395
65. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-401
Table 285: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2006-2007(In ¥ million) IV-402
Table 286: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006(In ¥ million) IV-402
Table 287: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-403
66. Sunoco, Inc. (USA) IV-404
Table 288: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)(In US$ million) IV-405
Table 289: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter:2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-406
Table 290: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-406
Table 291: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million) IV-406
Table 292: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-406
Table 293: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-406
Table 294: Annual Sales Analysis by Product:2004-2005 (In US$ million) IV-407
67. Teijin Chemicals Ltd. (Japan) IV-408
68. The American Ingredients Company (USA) IV-410
69. The CP Hall Company (USA) IV-411
70. Tiwest Joint Venture (Australia) IV-412
71. Tronox, Inc. (USA) IV-413
Table 295: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006(In US$ million) IV-414
Table 296: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment:2005-2006 (In US$ million) IV-414
Table 297: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005(In US$ million) IV-414
72. Velsicol Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-415
73. W. R. Grace & Co. (USA) IV-417
Table 298: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1)(In US$ million) IV-418
Table 299: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(In US$ million) IV-418
74. Yule Catto & Co. PLC (UK) IV-420
Holliday Pigments Ltd. (UK) IV-421

Plastic Additives

Table of Contents

I-A. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

I-B. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PLASTICS INDUSTRY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview & Outlook II-1

2. Trends & Issues II-2

3. Specialty Chemicals Market - An Overview II-8

4. Issues Confronting the Market II-10

5. Plastic Additives - Product Profile II-17

6. End-Use Sector Profile - Plastics II-68

7. Raw Materials for Plastic Additives II-76

8. Technological Developments II-85

9. Product Innovation/Launches II-88

10. Recent Industry Activity II-89

11. Focus on Select Players II-99

12. Global Market Perspective II-105

III. MARKET

1. North America III-1

2. The United States III-4

3. Canada III-21

4. Japan III-24

5. Europe III-31

5a. France III-47

5b. Germany III-50

5c. Italy III-53

5d. The United Kingdom III-56

5e. Spain III-59

5f. Russia III-62

5g. Rest of Europe III-65

6. Asia Pacific III-68

7. Rest of World III-77

IV. COMPETITION