Dublin, Oct. 25, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q3rz89/bisphenol_a)
has announced the addition of the "Bisphenol
A - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their
offering.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of
World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period
2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided
for these markets.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bisphenol A
in Thousand Metric Tons by the following End-Use
Segments:
Polycarbonate Resins
Epoxy Resins
Others.
The report profiles companies including many key and niche
players such as:
Bayer AG
Chang Chun Plastics Co. Ltd.
Kumho P&B Chemicals Inc.
LG Chem Ltd.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc.
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
SABIC
The Dow Chemical Company.
Key Topics Covered:
I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
- Disclaimers
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study
- Polycarbonate Resins
- Epoxy Resins
- Other Applications
II. Executive Summary
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- A Curtain Raiser
- Recession in Retrospect
- Recession Tames Down Epoxy Resins Market
- Global Financial Downturn Tempers Growth of Engineering Plastics Market
- Current & Future Analysis
- Analysis by Geographic Region
- Analysis by End-Use Segment
- Production Scenario
2. MAJOR TRENDS
- Demand-Supply Scenario Proving Beneficial for Regional Players in Emerging Markets
- Asia, Led by China, to Spearhead Growth of Global BPA Market
- BPA Demand Continues to Spur Phenol and Acetone Production and Consumption
- French BPA Ban Sounds Alarm Bells for Canned Food Exporters
- BPA Ban Opens New Avenues for Innovative Players
- Large-Scale BPA Producers to Thrive, Despite BPA Ban in Food Contact Materials
- Glass Packaging Manufacturers Keen to Profit from BPA Controversy
3. INSIGHTS INTO MAJOR END-USE MARKETS
- Demand Trends from Downstream Applications Influence BPA Demand
- A Report Card for Major BPA End-Use Markets
- Medical Plastics Demand Set to Rise
- Wind Energy Market Offers High Growth Prospects
- Optical Data Storage Looks beyond CDs & DVDs
- Demand Conditions Brighten Up for Polycarbonate
- Automotive Applications to Boost PC Demand
- Construction and Medical Industries Drive PC Demand
4. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
- Global Regulatory Scenario
- Major Associations
- Regulations Status in Select Countries at a Glance
5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Introduction
- Synthesis
- Chemical Properties of BPA
- Applications
- Polycarbonate Plastic
- Properties of Polycarbonate Plastics
- Epoxy Resins
- The Origin of Bisphenol A
6. BISPHENOL A SCORECARD
- Sources of BPA Exposure
- Food Packaging
- Drinking Water
- Fresh Food
- Skin Absorption
- Potential Health Concerns Related to BPA Exposure
- Effects on Human Health
- Obesity
- BPA Leaching Casts a Shadow on Infant Health
- Environmental Hazards
- Research Studies Corroborate Harmful Effects of BPA
- Lang Study
- BPA Discharge Dependent on Temperature
- BPA Leads to Arrhythmias
- Other Studies
- A Peek at Select BPA-Related Researches/Studies of 2009
7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Bayer Thai to Step up Polycarbonate and BPA Production Capacity at Map Ta Phut Site
- Mitsui Commences Hi-Bis Plant Expansion
- PYPC Inks Contract with Badger for BPA Plant
- Mitsubishi Chemical and Sinopec Complete Joint Venture Construction Project
- Haverhill Purchases Sunoco Phenol Facility
8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
- Bayer AG (Germany)
- Chang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
- Kumho P&B Chemicals, Inc. (South Korea)
- LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea)
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Japan)
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
- Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (USA)
- Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
- SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
- The Dow Chemical Company (US)
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. Market
1. The United States
2. Canada
3. Japan
4. Europe
5. Asia-Pacific
6. Latin America
7. Rest Of World
IV. Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 33 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 38)
- The United States (9)
- Japan (7)
- Europe (6)
- - Germany (4)
- - Rest of Europe (2)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (14)
- Middle East (2)
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