Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t5rl5r/biocides_market) has announced the addition of the "Biocides Market by Type (Halogen Compounds, Metallic Compounds, Organosulfurs, Organic Acid, Phenolics), Application (Personal Care, Water Treatment, Wood Preservation, Food & Beverages, Paints & Coatings) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

Biocides are the chemicals which inhibit the growth of microorganisms or eradicate them completely, when applied in sufficient concentration and/or for a sufficient duration. They are harmful for all living organisms including human; however, the impact of biocides vary depending upon the organisms and conditions.

Various biocides are used in different applications wherein they serve different purposes. Some of those commonly used are halogen compounds, metallic compounds, organosulfurs, organic acids, and phenolics. All these serve at least one or more application areas of personal care, water treatment, wood preservation, food & beverages, and paints & coatings.

The global market has evolved significantly over the past few years as more efficient and premium biocides are replacing the commodity biocides market across regions. Increasing market awareness and better government support along with new regulations are expected to boost the market for premium biocidal products during the forecasted period.

This report aims to study the global market for 2012 and to project the expected demand of the same from 2013 to 2018. This market research study provides detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of this global market. It provides a comprehensive review of major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, winning imperatives, challenges, and key issues in the market. The market is further segmented, estimated, and forecasted in terms of its major type and key application areas. We have used various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, and databases to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the market. The primary sources include experts from related industries and suppliers, who have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of biocides.

Scope of the Report

- Type: The biocides market is segmented on the basis of type: halogen compounds, metallic compounds, organosulfurs, organic acids, and phenolics. Each product type is further described in detail in the report, with volume and value forecast for each type.

- Application: This global market is also segmented on the basis of applications: personal care, water treatment, wood preservation, food & beverages, and paints & coatings. Each application is further described in detail in the report, with volume and value forecast for each application.

- Geography: By Region: Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and Rest of the World. By Country: U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, India, France, Germany, Italy, and U.K.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Executive Summary

3 Premium Insights

4 Market Overview

5 Biocides Market, By Type

6 Biocides Market, By Application

7 Biocides Market, By Geography

8 Competitive Landscape

9 Company Profiles

Companies Mentioned

- Akcros Chemicals Ltd

- Akzonobel N V

- Albemarle Corporation

- Anpath Group Incorporated

- Ashland Inc

- BASF SE

- BWA Water Additive UK Limited

- Baker Hughes Incorporated

- Buckman Laboratories International Inc

- Champion Technologies Inc

- Clariant AG

- Cortec Corporation

- Fmc Corporation

- Ge Water & Process Technologies

- Kemira OYJ

- Lanxess AG

- Lonza Group Ltd

- Nalco Holding Company

- Rhodia SA

- Sigma-Aldrich Corp

- The Dow Chemical Company

- The Lubrizol Corporation

- Thor Group Limited

- Troy Corporation

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