Research and Markets: Market for Biocides in Sick Building Syndrome to Increase By 10% per Annum.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12598) has announced the addition of Biocides Used as Agents in Control of Sick Building Syndrome sick building syndrome n. An illness affecting workers in office buildings, characterized by skin irritations, headache, and respiratory problems, and thought to be caused by indoor pollutants, microorganisms, or inadequate ventilation. to their offering. This report provides in-depth information on the market for biocides used as agents in the control of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS See Small Business Server. ). It includes interviews with over 360 manufacturers of biocide biocide (bī`əsīd'), synonym for pesticide. treated products. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) results from an environment where air quality is reduced due to the growth of microbes such as bacteria and fungi Fungi (fŭn`jī), kingdom of heterotrophic single-celled, multinucleated, or multicellular organisms, including yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. The organisms live as parasites, symbionts, or saprobes (see saprophyte). (mold mold, name for certain multicellular organisms of the various classes of the kingdom Fungi, characteristically having bodies composed of a cottony mycelium. The colors of molds are caused by the spores, which are borne on the mycelium. ). SBS is a growing problem in buildings that are well insulated in·su·late tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates 1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. and have less air exchange, resulting in the potential for increased bacteria and fungi growth. The problem is often exacerbated by central heating central heating Noun a system for heating a building by means of radiators or air vents connected to a central source of heat centrally heated adj Noun 1. and air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. systems, which may increase the spreading and re-circulating of microbes. Biocides used as agents in controlling SBS, are finding an increasing usage in coatings, construction products, plastics and textiles where antiallergy / antimold and health claims are made. These claims are based upon the ability of Biocides to control the number of microbes that live on the surface of treated articles. The total market for specialty Biocides was over $ 200 million at manufacture level in 2004. Biocide usage as SBS agents are broadly used over 3 main areas namely Coatings & construction products, Plastics & Textiles. The future growth for Biocides used as SBS agents is predicted to be at least 10 % per year. Most interviewee's believe that there is an opportunity to sell products that will improve the environment by reducing mould mould, n See mold. mould mold. , odours and dangerous bacteria such as MRSA MRSA Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. See MARSA. type bacteria. In addition to profiles of 360 manufacturers of biocide treated products, the report also provides an overview of the biocides used as SBS agents with value and volume data for each biocide. This is followed by a summary for each of the biocide suppliers that are active in the SBS sector. Industry influences on the biocides market are also discussed including the impact of current and emerging regulations on the biocides used. The report concludes with forecasts for biocides used as agents in SBS control. The scope of the study is North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Western Europe Western Europe The countries of western Europe, especially those that are allied with the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (established 1949 and usually known as NATO). . The overview section provides extended definitions of the biocides to provide the reader with a clear understanding of the technology involved. In addition, this section provides an analysis of biocide consumption by application and region. There is a profile of an ideal biocide as outlined by end users. The company profiles section includes a discussion of the companies that have pioneered biocide development as SBS agents and examines how their available products and services are setting the standards. In this report more than 360 end users are profiled, and 20 of the most important biocide suppliers are examined in depth. The base year for this study is 2004. This report answers these sector questions: --What are the applications for biocides used as SBS agents? --What is the biocide consumption as SBS agent by application? --What are the biocide distribution channels for SBS agents? --What is the biocide gross margin analysis for SBS agents? --What is the biocide pricing for SBS agent by application? --What is the cost of using biocides as SBS agent by application? --What is the application methods for SBS agents? --What are the leading biocides used as SBS agents? --Who are the leading biocide manufacturers for SBS agents? --Who are the leading biocide suppliers for SBS agents? --Who are the leading Masterbatch producers for SBS agents? --Who are the leading Polymer producers for SBS agents? --What is the decision making process in selecting biocides as SBS agent? --What is the ideal biocide as an SBS agent? --What are the results of market research in this area? --What are the regulations for biocides used as SBS agents? Profiled Companies: Aeges Agion Akcros IBI Microban Milliken Sanitized Thomson Arch CIBA Dow Dow Corning Toagosei Kanebo Rohm & Haas Thor Troy Ishizuka Glass Shinanen Syngenta Leading Biocides used as SBS Agents DCOIT IPBC OIT PHMB Silane Quats Silver Tolnaftate Tolysulfone Triclosan Thiabendazole Zinc Pyrithione For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12598 |
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