Global E-Series Glycol Ether Market by Application (Paints & Coatings, Cleaners, Automotive, Printing Ink, Chemical Intermediates, Pharmaceuticals, Others), by Type (EGBA, EGPA, EGBEA), by Geography – Forecast to 2019
E-series glycol ethers are liquid solvents, which are produced by reacting ethylene oxide with alcohols. Glycol ethers can then be further reacted with acetic acid to produce the equivalent acetate ester form. Therefore, a whole family of products with 30 or more possible combinations exists. Glycol ethers are used extensively as solvents because they are soluble in both water and organic liquids. General uses of glycol ethers include inks and dyes, enamels, paints, and as cleaning agents in the dry-cleaning and glass-cleaning industries. E-series glycol ethers are used widely as solvents for resins, lacquers, paints, varnishes, dyes and inks, as well as components of painting pastes, cleaning compounds, liquid soaps, cosmetics and hydraulic fluids. It is also used for dyeing and printing in the textile industry and as a leather-finishing agent; an anti-icing additive for aviation fuels; and a component of varnish removers and cleansing solutions.
The global E-series glycol ether market has been segmented in terms of various applications and types. Globally, Asia-Pacific is the key region in the market, followed by North America and Europe. The growing demand from the end-use industries in Asia-Pacific is one of the major drivers of this market and a strong growth is expected during the forecast period, 2014 to 2019. However, the increasing awareness regarding the impacts on human health and environment may restrain the growth of the market in the coming years.
This study basically aims to estimate the global market of E-series glycol ether for 2014 and to project its projected demand by 2019. This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market. Various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, industry journals, and databases have been used to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the E-series glycol ether market. The primary sources-experts from related industries and suppliers-have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information, as well as to assess the future prospects of the global E-series glycol ether market.
The competitive scenarios of the top players in the global E-series glycol ether market have been discussed in detail. The leading players of this industry have been profiled, along with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities. The major players in this market are BASF SE (Germany), Huntsman Corporation (U.S.), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), LyondellBasell (Netherlands), Ineos Oxide (Switzerland), ExxonMobil (U.S.), Shell Chemical Company (Netherlands), Sasol Limited (South Africa), and The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), among others.
Scope of this Report:
This research report categorizes the global market for E-series glycol ether on the basis of application, type, and geography, along with forecasting volume, value, and trends in each of the sub-markets.
On the Basis of Type:
- Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether
- Ethylene Glycol Propyl Ether
- Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate
- Others
On the Basis of Application:
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing Ink
- Cleaners
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Pharmaceuticals
- Automotive
- Chemical intermediates
- Others
On the Basis of Geography:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- RoW
E-series glycol ethers are a broad class of commodity chemicals that find use in numerous applications. They are commonly used as ingredients in cleaning products, paints & coatings, and personal care products. E-series glycol ethers are a class of compounds under the glycol ether family. The primary types of glycol ether are characterized by repeating ethylene (E-series) or propylene (P-series) glycol units, terminated on one or both ends by alkyl ethers, phenyl ethers, or acetates.
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