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View a clear Overview of Biocides in Antiseptics & Sterilants for 2006.


DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35325) has announced the addition of Biocides in Antiseptics Antiseptics Definition

An antiseptic is a substance which inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms. For practical purposes, antiseptics are routinely thought of as topical agents, for application to skin, mucous membranes, and inanimate
 & Sterilants Global Report - 2006 to their offering.

The global consumption of biocides in Antiseptics and Sterilants was $ 253 million at active manufacture level in 2005, 40 % growth on 1995. This performance reflects not only end industry growth, regulatory and technological changes but also the growing use of biocides as hygiene aids e.g silver in medical devices & plasters.

Specialty biocides include Alcohols, Chlorhexidine chlorhexidine /chlor·hex·i·dine/ (klor-heks´i-den) an antibacterial effective against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms; used also as the acetate ester, as a preservative for eyedrops, and as the gluconate or , Glutaraldehyde glutaraldehyde /glu·ta·ral·de·hyde/ (gloo?tah-ral´de-hid) a disinfectant used in aqueous solution for sterilization of non-heat–resistant equipment; also used as a tissue fixative for light and electron microscopy. , Iodophers, Peracetic Acid peracetic acid

a potent disinfectant used as a 3% concentration; suitable for the destruction of anthrax spores.
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Any of a group of compounds in which a central nitrogen atom is joined to four organic radicals and one acid radical, used as antiseptics, solvents, and emulsifying agents.

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 this report.

This report provides in depth information on the market for biocides within Antiseptics & Sterilants. It includes detailed market analyses and discussions of industry trends. It assesses the impact of current and emerging regulations on the biocides used. The report develops forecasts for biocides from 2005 through 2009. It discusses the efforts of biocide biocide (bī`əsīd'), synonym for pesticide.  manufacturers and formulators in launching new biocide formulations to meet changing market requirements, for example build up of resistance, corrosion, regulations.

The report also provides an overview for biocides for each of the major geographical regions. It provides value and volume data for different biocides. In addition, the report provides a summary of each of the biocides that are being used to control microbes within Antiseptics and Sterilants. Industry influences on the biocides market are also discussed.

The scope of the study is worldwide. 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 detailed discussion of the companies that have pioneered biocide development and examines how their available products and services are setting the standards for preservation.

In this report more than 30 companies are discussed, and 10 of the most important companies are examined in depth. The base year for this study is 2005. Figures are based on revenue figures at the manufacturers' level and also at the formulated products level and are projected at 2005-U.S. dollar value.

This report answers these sector questions:

--What are the future directions of the biocide industry?

--What are the most important biocides being used in enduser applications today?

--What are the most promising biocides?

--What impact will regulations have on biocides consumption?

This report includes application sector strategic analysis including:

--Industry Overview

--Biocide comparison and market shares

--Evolution and adoption of trends

--Leading suppliers and distribution channels

--Increased Regulatory Impact on Business and Technology

--End-user analysis and what biocides they are using

--Licensing Deals

--Alliances

--Mergers and Acquisitions

1. Overview of Biocides In Antiseptics & Sterilants

2. Introduction & Methodology of Biocides In Antiseptics

3. Geographical Analysis for Biocides In Antiseptics

4. Profile of Suppliers For Biocides In Antiseptics

List of Tables In Biocides Report

Biocides Analysis within The Global Antiseptics Industry

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