The Impact of Regulations on the Chemical Industry

Description

New Chemicals Regulations will Create Growth Opportunities Through New Product Development and Advanced Technology Strategies

This study analyzes the key regulations in the chemical industry and examines how various stakeholders are responding to the changing regulatory landscape. It serves as a regulatory handbook and helps understand how regulations have been evolving in the chemical industry. With regulatory authorities increasingly responding to the rising concerns over the effect of certain chemicals on human health and the environment, it is crucial to examine the potential impact of these regulations on different business segments. The study also analyzes the significant variations in regulations and regulatory trends across regions. Regulations often trigger product development, and the subsequent adoption of those products can affect the market, even in regions where regulations are not enforced. These are crucial industry dynamics that can potentially impact various aspects of a business.

This analysis covers the regulations from four main product segments: coatings, adhesives, and sealants (CAS); plastics and polymers; fuels and lubricants; and process chemicals. The key process chemicals covered in the study include those used in electrical and electronic (E&E), water and wastewater treatment (WWT), and mining applications. Certain regulations also stem from end industries such as automotive, marine, construction, energy, food and beverage, etc., and the analysis covers the most important and relevant ones within its scope. Some chemicals have an impact on a wide range of industries and product segments. For example, chemicals such as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates have been affecting several product markets. This study identifies such issues and examines how the stakeholders in different product markets are responding to the evolving regulations for these chemicals. The study concludes by identifying the growth opportunities emerging from the changes in the regulatory landscape for market players and stakeholders to leverage.

Product Code: PE52-92

Strategic Imperatives

Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Chemical Regulations
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™

Growth Opportunity Analysis

Overview and Introduction
Scope of Analysis
Scope of Analysis-Summary
Scope of Analysis-Product Segments and End Industries
Scope of Analysis-Regional Regulations and Regulating Authorities
Europe-CSS
Europe-REACH Regulations
Europe-CLP and GRA
Key Chemical Regulations in the United States
Key Chemical Regulations in China
End-industry Trends-Automotive End-of-life (EOL) Vehicles (ELVs)
End-industry Trends-Water and Wastewater Treatment
Regulated Chemicals-PFAS
Regulated Chemicals-Phthalates

CAS

Key Regulations Impacting the CAS Segment
VOC Emission Regulations
Regulations on Heavy Metals in Paints and Coatings
Packaging Coatings Segment
Fire Protection Coatings Segment
Marine Coatings Segment
Solvents
Pigments
Additives (PFAS)
Adhesives and Sealants-VOC Emission Regulations
Adhesives and Sealants-Formaldehyde Regulations
Adhesives and Sealants-Diisocyanate Regulations
Adhesives and Sealants-The Impact of Right to Repair (RtR)

Plastics and Composites

Plastics and Polymers
VOC Emission Regulations in Plastics and Polymers
Plastics and Polymers
FCMs
Plastics and Polymers

Fuels and Lubricants

Lubricants for FCMs-Regional
Other Lubricants
Waste Oil Re-refining
Biofuels
Biodiesel Mandates
Emission Control Catalysts

Process Chemicals

Process Chemicals Segment

Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
Sludge Incineration and Dewatering (Solenis Case Study)
Regional Outlook

E&E Chemicals

E&E Chemicals
Battery Directive

Oilfield Chemicals

Oilfield Chemicals

Growth Opportunity Universe

Growth Opportunity 1: New Harmonized Fertilizer Regulation will Encourage Phosphorous/Ammonia Removal Technologies
Growth Opportunity 2: PFAS Regulations will Present Opportunities for Newer Materials
Growth Opportunity 3: EOL Regulations will Push Stakeholders to Develop Circular Products

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