Plastic Additives

Plastic Additives published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. in October, 2008. This report consists of Pages: 570 and the price starts from US $ 4450.

Introduction

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Plastic Additives in Thousands of Tons and US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Fillers (Mineral Fillers, & Other Fillers), Plasticizers (Phthalate Plasticizers, & Other Plasticizers), Reinforcing Agents, Flame Retardants (Aluminum Oxide Hydrates, Antimony Oxide, Bromine-Based Compounds, Chlorine-Based Compounds, Phosphorus-Based Compound, & Other Flame Retardants), Colorants (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Organic Colorants, & Other Colorants), and Performance Additives (Blowing/Foaming Agents, Impact Modifiers, Organic Peroxides, Heat Stabilizers, Light Stabilizers, Antioxidants, Antistatic Agents, Preservatives & Biocides, Lubricating Agents, & Miscellaneous). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 95 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as A. Schulman, Inc., Akcros Chemicals, Albemarle Corporation, Adeka Corporation, Arkema SA, Baerlocher GmbH, BASF SE, Chemtura Corporation, Ciba Holding Inc., Clariant International Ltd., Cytec Industries, Inc., DIC Corporation, Evonik Degussa GmbH, The Dow Chemical Company, Royal DSM N.V., E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Eastman Chemical Company, Ferro Corp., PolyOne Corp., Rohm and Haas Company, and Velsicol Chemical Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Product Segments
• Fillers
• Plasticizers
• Reinforcing Agents
• Flame Retardants
• Colorants
• Performance Additives

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview & Outlook

• Plastic Additives: Enhancing Value of Plastics

2. Trends & Issues

• Developments in the Plastics Industry Impact Demand
• An Insight into Major Trends in Plastic Industry and Its Impact on Plastic Additives Market
• Plastic Additives - No Exception to Global Trend
• Profit Margins Tumble Down
• Growing Inter-Segment Competition in Plastics Business
• Changing Marketplace
• Stabilizer Technology for PVC - Likely to Change
• Consumer Goods Drive Demand for Flame Retardants
• Strong Growth for Plastic Additives in Wood Composites
• Nanocomposites & Sub-Micron Fillers - Next Big Things in Plastics Processing!!!
• Move towards Cleaner Blowing Agents
• Efforts to Maximize Performance of Existing Chemistries
• Engineering Plastics Holds Good Prospects
• Technology and Product Innovations - Order of the Day
• Prospects in Asia Beckon Manufacturers
• Specialty Business Dons the Mantle of a Commodities Market
• Substitution Governed by Health and Environmental Issues
• E-commerce Initiatives in Plastic Additives Market

3. Issues Confronting the Market

• Environmental and Health Hazards Associated with Using Plasticizers
• Issues Related to Flame Retardants Market
• Blowing Agents Market: Effect of Proposed CFC Phase Out
• Major Issues in the Colorants Market

4. Plastic Additives - Product Profile

• Introducing Additives to Plastics
• Select Plastic Additives, their Concentrations and Use in Plastics
• PVC: Compatibility with Additives is Excellent
• Formulation of PVC Products
• Commonly Used PVC Additives
• Use of Additives in Polyurethanes
• Polycarbonate Specific Additives
• Additives Used in Acrylic Plastics
• Fillers - Inexpensive Performance Boosters
• Mineral Fillers
• Other Fillers
• Fillers Become More Functional
• Fillers in Combination with Pigments - Creating a Natural Effect
• Plasticizers
• Aid in Polymer Processing and Enhance Flexibility of Product
• Manufacturing of Plasticizers
• Benefits of Plasticizer Usage
• External Plasticization
• Internal Plasticization
• Select Application Areas
• Types of Plasticizers
• Reinforcing Agents
• Glass Fiber - The Most Preferred Reinforcement
• Flame Retardants
• Fire - A Major Threat to Life and Property
• Products
• Modes of Operation
• Classification
• Based on Mode of Operation
• Char Formers
• Heat Absorbers
• Flame Quenchers
• Based on Composition
• Halogenated Flame Retardants
• Brominated Flame Retardants
• Chlorinated Flame Retardants
• Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants
• Antimony Compounds
• Phosphorus Compounds
• Development of New Phosphorus based Flame Retardants
• Red Phosphorus
• Phosphates
• Other Flame Retardants
• Select Areas of Application
• End Markets & Applications for Brominated Flame-Retardants
• In Plastics
• Flame Retardant Systems
• Reactive Type
• Additive Type
• In Polyolefins
• In PVC
• In Thermoplastic Resins
• In Polyurethanes
• Colorants
• Adding Color to Plastics
• Colorants are not Polymer Specific
• Color Evaluation: Critical to Product Acceptance
• Forms of Colorants
• Types of Colorants
• Dry Colorants
• Conventional Color Concentrates
• Super Concentrates or Supercons
• Liquid Colorants
• Pre-Colored Resins
• A Broad Spectrum of Colors
• Mica-based Pigments - Most Extensively Used
• Coloring Plastics - The Processes
• Dry Coloring
• Coloring Systems for Polyurethanes
• Titanium Dioxide
• A Universal Ingredient
• Properties of TiO2
• Optical Properties
• Functional Properties
• Procurement and Processing
• Processing of Titaniferous Ores
• Sulfate Process
• Table 1: Percentage Content of TiO2 by Feedstock
• Chloride Process - The Economical Technology
• Table 2: Proportion of TiO2 Contained: Based on Feedstock (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Chloride Vs Sulfate
• Significant End-Use Segments
• Plastics - A Dynamic Market
• Trends in Titanium Dioxide Usage
• Components Enhancing TiO2 Dispersion Property
• Substitutes
• Major Determinants of TiO2 Replacement
• Calcium Carbonate and Calcined Clay
• ASP 170
• Lithophone
• Iron Oxides
• End-Use Segments
• Organic Colorants
• Other Colorants
• Carbon Black
• Classification
• Production Process
• End-Use Markets
• Incorporation into Polymers
• Application in Plastics
• Gives a Jet Black Color
• Imparts Antistatic Properties
• Trend Toward Cleaner Grades
• Miscellaneous Colorants
• Performance Additives
• Modifiers
• Property Extenders
• Processing Aids
• Blowing/Foaming Agents
• CBAs - Product Overview
• Exothermic Blowing Agents
• Endothermic Blowing Agents
• Types of CBAs
• Azodicarbonamide
• Dinitropentamethylene Tetramine
• Oxybisbenzene Sufonyl Hydrazine
• Adding Blowing Agents to Plastics
• Carbon Dioxide Blowing Technology
• Pentanes as CBAs
• Advantages of Pentanes
• Disadvantages of Pentanes
• Impact Modifiers
• Increase Resistance to Stress
• Demand is Primarily from the PVC Market
• Organic Peroxides
• Cross-Linking Agents & Initiators in Polymerization
• End Uses of Organic Peroxides
• Specific Applications of Organic Peroxides
• Heat Stabilizers
• Providing Protection from Thermal Degradation
• Key in PVC Manufacturing
• Choice of Heat Stabilizers
• Environmental Concerns Spur Development of New Stabilizers
• Commonly Used Stabilizers
• Lead Stabilizers
• Organotin Stabilizers
• Calcium/Zinc Stabilizers
• Barium/Zinc and Other Related Compounds
• Cadmium
• Light Stabilizers
• The Sunscreen for Plastics
• Consumers of Light Stabilizers
• Polymer Degradation by Light
• Minimization of UV Ray Absorption by Polymers
• Minimization of Quenching
• Addition of Antioxidants
• Types of Light Stabilizers
• UV Absorbers
• HALS - Free Radical Terminators
• Quenchers
• Antioxidants
• Oxidation - How Does it Affect Polymers?
• Classification
• Primary Antioxidants: Phenol-Based and Amine-Based
• Secondary Antioxidants: Phosphorus- Based and Sulfur-Based
• Classification Based on Composition
• Spectrum of Antioxidants
• Technological Breakthrough
• Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
• Antistatic Agents
• Electrostatic Discharge in Plastics
• Combating Electrostatic Charge
• Classifications of Antistatic Agents
• Preservatives & Biocides
• Protection for Plastics
• Antimicrobials
• Manufacturers Work Towards Increasing Thermal Stability
• Non-Arsenic Antimicrobials Replacing OBPA-Based Additives
• Antifungus Agents
• Lubricants
• Lubricants - Product Line
• Primary Function that of a Flow Enhancer
• Classification of Lubricants
• Internal Lubes
• External Lubes
• Others
• Areas of Applications
• Miscellaneous Performance Additives
• A. Metallocene Catalysts
• B. Viscosity Depressants
• C. Coupling Agents
• D. Immobilized Platinum Catalysts
• E. Mold Release Agents
• F. Nucleating Agents
• G. Compatibilizers
• H. Degradation Additives
• I. Surfactants
• J. Urethane Catalysts
• K. Dehydrochlorination Stabilizers

5. End-Use Sector Profile - Plastics

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

6. Raw Materials for Plastic Additives

• Phthalic Anhydride
• Phosphorus Trichloride
• Phosphorus Oxychloride (POC)
• Chloro Paraffins
• Methyl Chloride
• A-Methylstyrene
• Neopentyl Glycol
• Butanol
• Adipic Acid
• Alpha Olefins
• Triethylene Glycol
• Dipropylene Glycol
• 2-Ethylhexanol
• Thioglycolic Acid
• Trimellitic Anhydride
• Vitamin - E

7. Technological Developments

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

8. Product Innovations

• Ciba to Introduce New Line of Pearlescent Effects
• Katayama to Introduce Novel Flame Retardants
• Rit-Chem Introduces Cellcom Flame Retardants
• GLS Launches VERSAFLEX CL E95 TPE
• Cytec Polymer Launches Cyasorb Cynergy Solutions
• Albemarle Unveils New Curing Agent ETHACURE 420
• Arkema Launches MBS Impact Modifier
• GE Plastics Launches LNP(1) Verton(1) Xtreme Compounds
• Arkema Unveils Pebax(r) MX 1948
• BASF Unveils Uvinul(r) 4050 H
• Albemarle Develops Next-Generation MARTINAL(r) Flame Retardants
• Albemarle Launches Higher Purity DecaBDE
• Eastman Introduces Portfolio of Products for TPE
• PolyOne Launches PicoTint(tm) Liquid Colorants
• Ampacet Introduces LiquidMetal(tm) Colors
• J&A Plastics Introduces Anjamid PA 6
• Budenheim Launches Budit 3167
• Teknor Color Extends PETek(tm) Range
• DuPont Unveils DuPont Light Stabilizer 210
• Ciba Launches TINUVIN PUR 866
• PolyOne Unveils New Colorants and Additives
• Songwon Launches Songflame YA 010 and YA 020 and Songflame TP100
• Chemtura Unveils New Fire Retardants
• Ciba Specialty Introduces Ciba(r) IRGASURF(r) SR 100
• Ciba Specialty Unveils A New Disperse Dye

9. Recent Industry Activity

• DIC Changes its Corporate Identity
• Chemtura Signs an Agreement with Baerlocher
• Chemtura Divests Oleochemicals Business to PMC Group
• Shanghai Jinhai Albemarle to Increase Production of Antioxidants
• Albemarle Finalizes a Licensing Agreement with Kyowa
• BASF to Expand its Plasticizers Business
• Daihachi to Increase the Production of Flame-Retardants
• Chitec Ventures Japanese Plastics Market
• Albemarle Procures Controlling Stake in Chinese Antioxidant Joint Ventures
• Chemtura Divests Organic Peroxides Operations to PERGAN
• Israel Chemicals Buys Supresta
• DSM Composite Divests Uraplast Plasticizer Business to Polynt
• Plasticolors Takes Over UCD Colorants from NB Coatings
• Rohm and Haas Divests UCD Colorants Operations to NB Coatings
• Premix Takes Over Majority Interest in Optatech
• ColorMatrix Acquires Colorant-Chromatics
• Acquos and Clariant Ink Acquisition Deal
• Akzo Divests Akcros Chemicals
• Italmatch Takes Over Akzo' s Plant
• ALTANA to Acquire Wolstenholme' s Business
• BYK-Chemie Takes Over Bergen Materials
• Addcomp Expands Production Capacity
• RTP to Collaborate with Impact Colours
• BASF Inaugurates New Facility and Technical Center in China
• Azelis Plastics Inks Deal with RTP Company
• Albemarle Announced Capacity Expansion Plans for ATH
• GE Plastics Expands Capacity in Pacific Region
• Dainichiseika to Erect Colorant Plant in Vietnam
• Orgasynth Divests Colorants, Fine Chemicals Operations to Argos Soditic
• Dai-ichi Plans Capacity Expansion in Israel
• Albemarle Plans Capacity Expansion
• Polynt Acquires Plasticizers Business
• Rockwood Takes over Elementis' Pigments Business
• Albemarle Enhances Production Capacity
• Sud-Chemie Divests Nanofil Division
• Arkema Expands PVC Heat Stabilizer Production in Beijing
• BASF to Acquire Stake in BASF GE Schwarzheide
• ADEKA to Increase Oligomeric Phosphate Flame Retardants Production Capacity
• Albemarle to Start New Ncendx(r) P-30 Flame Retardant Production Unit
• Adeka to Upgrade European Production House
• Albemarle Establishes an Office in Dubai
• Engelhard Completes Merger with BASF
• Clariant Acquires Ciba' s Masterbatch Operations
• Rohm and Haas and Jinhong Polymer Company to Set Up a Joint Venture
• Ciba Specialty Establishes New Facility in Germany
• VELOX Enters into Distribution Agreement with Supresta
• RPM Takes Over Dane' s Colorants Business
• Songwon Opens Antioxidants Plant
• Milliken Chemical Sets Up New Center
• Degussa Inaugurates Polyesters and Colorants Plants
• Velsicol Collaborates with Wuhan
• Chemtura Enters into an Agreement with Hakuto
• Audax Acquires ColorMatrix
• Tyco Sells its Plastics and Adhesives Business to Apollo
• BASF Acquires Lanxess' SAN Business
• Viscofan Acquires Teepak' s Businesses
• Genpak Acquires Carthage Cup
• W.R. Grace & Co. Acquires Polypropylene Unit
• Conwed Plastics Acquires Polynet
• Promens Purchases Elkhart Plastics
• TriStar Acquires Assets
• Ball Corp Acquires Business Assets
• AEP Industries Acquires Operating Assets
• BASF' s Eupolen(r) PE Blue 69-1501 Receives FDA Approval
• EU Bans Phthalate Plasticizers

10. Focus on Select Players

• A. Schulman Inc. (US)
  • Akcros Chemicals (UK)
  • Albemarle Corporation (US)
  • Adeka Corporation (Japan)
  • Arkema SA (France)
  • Baerlocher GmbH (Germany)
  • BASF SE (Germany)
  • Chemtura Corporation (US)
  • Ciba Holding Inc. (Switzerland)
  • Clariant International Ltd. (Switzerland)
  • Cytec Industries Inc. (US)
  • DIC Corporation (Japan)
  • Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany)
  • The Dow Chemical Company (US)
  • Royal DSM N.V. (The Netherlands)
• E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (US)
  • Eastman Chemical Company (US)
  • Ferro Corp. (US)
  • PolyOne Corp. (US)
  • Rohm and Haas Company (US)
  • Velsicol Chemical Corporation (US)

11. Global Market Perspective

• Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region/Country/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region/Country/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis by Product Segment
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fillers by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Fillers by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Fillers by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: 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)
• Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Fillers by Product Segment - Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Fillers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fillers by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Fillers by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Fillers by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: 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)
• Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Fillers by Product Segment - Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Fillers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mineral Fillers and Other Fillers Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
• Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plasticizers by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Plasticpizers by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Plasticizers by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: 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)
• Table 25: World Long-term Projections for Plasticizers by Product Segment - Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: World 10-Year Perspective for Plasticizers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
• Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plasticizers by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Plasticizers by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: World 10-Year Perspective for Plasticizers by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: 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)
• Table 31: World Long-term Projections for Plasticizers by Product Segment - Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: World 10-Year Perspective for Plasticizers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Phthalate Plasticizers and Other Plasticizers Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
• Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 34: World Long-term Projections for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 35: World 10-Year Perspective for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 37: World Long-term Projections for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 38: World 10-Year Perspective for Reinforcing Agents by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 40: World Long-term Projections for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 41: World 10-Year Perspective for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 42: 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)
• Table 43: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 44: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 45: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 46: World Long-term Projections for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 47: World 10-Year Perspective for Flame Retardants by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 48: 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)
• Table 49: World Long-term Projetcions 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 50: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 51: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Colorants by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 52: World Long-term Projections for Colorants by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 53: World 10-Year Perspective for Colorants by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 54: 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)
• Table 55: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 56: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 57: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Colorants by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 58: World Long-term Projections for Colorants by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 59: World 10-Year Perspective for Colorants by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 60: 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)
• Table 61: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 62: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 63: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Performance Additives by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 64: World Long-term Projections for Performance Additives by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: World 10-Year Perspective for Performance Additives by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 66: 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)
• Table 67: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 68: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 69: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Performance Additives by Geographic Region/Country - 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)
• Table 70: World Long-term Projections for Performance Additives by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 71: World 10-Year Perspective for Performance Additives by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 72: 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)
• Table 73: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 74: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. North America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Product Innovation/Launch
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 75: 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)
  • Table 76: North American Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 77: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Increase in End-Use Applications Spur Demand for Plastic Additives
  • HALS - Making Up the Bulk of the Light Stabilizer Market
  • Market for Colorants Looks Colorful
  • Table 78: US Pigments Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown by Type - Paints & Coatings, Printing Inks, Plastics and Other (In terms of Value) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Flame Retardant Constituents - Market Scenario
  • PVC - A Strong Influence on the Plastic Additives Market
  • Chlorinated Paraffins - Doubling as Plasticizers and Flame Retardants
  • Environmental and Health Concerns Influence the Market
  • Colorant Industry - Conforming to Environmental Standards
  • EPA Clarifies Regulations on Biocides
  • EPA Classifies DEHP as a Probable Human Carcinogen
  • A Glance at Select Raw Materials for Plastic Additives
  • 2-Ethylhexanol
  • Phosphorous Oxychloride
  • Benzoic Acid
  • Triethylene Glycol
  • Phthalic Anhydride
  • Dipropylene Glycol
  • Imports of Antimony Oxide
  • Table 79: US Imports of Antimony Oxide (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Mexico, Belgium, China and Others (In terms of Volume)
  • Product Innovations/Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Focus on Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 80: 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)
  • Table 81: US Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 82: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Canada

• Market Analysis
• Table 83: 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)
• Table 84: Canadian Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 85: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Increasing Use of Plastics Spurs Additives Demand
  • Plasticizer Manufacturers Pin Hopes on China and Southeast Asia
  • Antifungal Agents Show Promise
  • PVC Stabilizers
  • Regulations Retard Demand for Lead Stabilizers
  • Halogen-Free Products Substitute DBDPO
  • High-Molecular Weight, Low Volatility Products in Demand
  • Lubricant and Antistatic Agent Manufacturers Develop High Temperature Resistant Products
  • Product Innovation/Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Focus on Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 86: 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)
  • Table 87: Japanese Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 88: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 89: 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)
  • Table 90: Japanese Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 91: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Price War - A Key Competitive Force
  • Product Innovations/Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Focus on Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 92: 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)
  • Table 93: European Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 94: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 95: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 96: European Long-term for Plastic Additives by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 97: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 98: 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)
  • Table 99: European Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 100: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5a. France

• Market Analysis
• Table 101: 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)
• Table 102: French Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 103: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5b. Germany

• Market Analysis
• Table 104: 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)
• Table 105: German Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 106: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Table 107: 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)
• Table 108: Italian Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 109: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5d. The United Kingdom

• Market Analysis
• Table 110: 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)
• Table 111: UK Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 112: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5e. Spain

• Market Analysis
• Table 113: 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)
• Table 114: Spanish Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 115: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5f. Russia

• Market Analysis
• Table 116: 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)
• Table 117: Russian Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 118: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5g. Rest of Europe

• Market Analysis
• Table 119: 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)
• Table 120: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 121: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Asia Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Introduction of The Furniture Standard in North America Spells Trouble for Asian Manufacturers
  • China
  • Foreign Investments in Chinese Plastic Additives Industry
  • An Overview of Select Plastic Additives
  • Fillers
  • Plasticizers
  • Reinforcing Agents
  • Flame Retardants
  • Performance Additives
  • Antistatic Agents
  • Impact Modifiers
  • Lubricating Agents
  • A Glance at Select End-Use Markets
  • Halogenated Products - Environmental Concerns
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 122: Asia-Pacific 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)
  • Table 123: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 124: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 125: Asia-Pacific 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)
  • Table 126: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 127: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

• A. Market Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 128: Rest of World 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)
  • Table 129: Rest of World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 130: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 131: Rest of World 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)
  • Table 132: Rest of World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 133: 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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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