Dublin, Oct. 17, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/38...rabsorbent ) has announced the addition of the "Super-Absorbent Polymers - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Super-Absorbent Polymers in Thousand Metric Tons by the following End-Use Segments: Disposable Diapers, Adult Incontinence Pads, Feminine Hygiene Products, and Miscellaneous. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.
The report profiles 14 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- BASF SE (Germany)
- BASF Corporation (USA)
- BASF-YPC Co., Ltd. (China)
- Demi Co., Ltd. (China)
- Exotech Bio Solutions Ltd. (Israel)
- Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
- Evonik Degussa Corporation (USA)
- Evonik Stockhausen, Inc. (USA)
- Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan)
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Kolon Industries, Inc. (Korea)
- LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea)
- M2 Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
- Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- NA Industries, Inc. (USA)
- Nisshoku Chemical Industry (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd. (China)
- Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd. (Japan)
- San-Dia Polymers Ltd. (Japan)
- San-Dia Polymers (Nantong) Co., Ltd. (China)
- Saudi Acrylic Acid Company (Saudi Arabia)
- SNF SAS (France)
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
- Disclaimers I-2
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
- Disposable Diapers I-3
- Adult Incontinence Pads I-4
- Feminine Hygiene Products I-4
- Others I-4
II. Executive Summary
1. MARKET OVERVIEW II-1
- Emerging Markets to Fuel Growth II-1
- Current & Future Analysis II-1
- Analysis by Geographic Region II-1
- Analysis by End-Use Segment II-2
- Bio-Based Super-Absorbent Polymers Boost SAP Market II-3
- Manufacturers Rummaging through Various Options to Produce Eco-Friendly SAPs II-3
- SNAP: the New Generation SAP II-4
- Production Disruptions Affect Global SAP Supply in the Wake of Recession II-4
- Price - The Influencing Factor II-5
- Production Capacity of SAP II-5
- Capacity Expansion: Order of the Day II-6
- Leading SAP Producers II-7
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-10
- Introduction II-10
- SAP Characteristics II-10
- Acrylic Acid: A Widely Used Raw Material for Super-Absorbent Polymers II-10
- Evolution of Super-Absorbent Polymers II-11
- Synthetic & Natural Super-Absorbent Polymers II-11
- Types of Super-Absorbent Polymers II-12
- Sodium Polyacrylate II-12
- Gro-Creatures II-12
- Polyacrylamide Crystals & Polyacrylamide Plant Spikes II-12
- Manufacturing Process of SAP II-12
- How SAP Works? II-13
3. END-USE MARKETS - AN OVERVIEW II-14
- SAP Quality Determines End-Use Application II-14
- SAP Content in Select Products - At a Glance II-14
- Disposable Diapers II-14
- Diapers & SAP - At a Glance II-16
- Increased Usage of SAP in Diapers II-16
- Method of Inserting SAP into Diapers II-16
- Leading Diaper Manufacturers - Major Consumers of SAP II-17
- SAP Reduces Diaper Weight & Carbon Footprint II-17
- Issues Related to SAP Usage in Diapers II-18
- Adult Incontinence Pads II-18
- Adult Incontinence II-18
- Adult Incontinence Products Market - A Glance II-19
- Innovations in Adult Incontinence Products Market II-20
- Feminine Hygiene Products II-20
- Feminine Hygiene Market - An Overview II-20
- Sanitary Pads II-21
- Key Driving Factors II-21
- New Super-Absorbent Concept II-21
- Thinner Napkins - A Key Driver II-21
- Technical Super-Absorbents II-22
- Market Overview II-22
- Global Technical Super-Absorbents Market by End-Use Segment II-25
- End-use Applications of Technical Super-absorbents II-27
- Cable Wrap II-27
- Packaging II-27
- Agriculture II-28
- Residual Flood Water Removal II-28
- Firefighting II-28
- Medical Waste Handling II-28
- Medical Industry II-28
- Other Applications II-29
4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS II-30
- Exotech Bio Solutions Develops Economical and Greener SAP II-30
- ZappaTec Introduces New Absorbent Polymers for Medical Liquid Waste Disposal II-30
- Fuzhou University Introduces New Method for SAP Production II-30
- Derma Sciences Introduces XTRASORB™ Super Absorbent Dressing II-30
- Cim-Tek® Develops Tank Dryer for Fuel-Storage Tanks II-31
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-32
- BASF-YPC Commences Construction of New SAP Plant in China II-32
- NSC to Expand SAP Production Capacity in China II-32
- NSI to Build Two New Plants in Indonesia II-32
- Saudi Acrylic Acid and German EVONIK Sign Heads of Agreement Basics II-32
- Nippon Shokubai Builds New SAP Facility in Japan II-33
- Sumitomo Seika New Production Facility at Himeji Works II-33
- NA Industries Relocates SAP Production from Chattanooga to Huston II-33
- Global Technologies Group Inks Agreement with M2 Polymer Technologies II-33
- Sumitomo Seika Takes Over Arkema's SAP Business II-34
- American Soil Technologies and Green Hippo Form a Joint Venture II-34
- BASF-YPC Commence Expansion of Nanjing Facility II-34
- Shurtape Technologies and Inspired Technologies Sign Licensing Agreement II-34
- LG Chem Takes Over SAP Facility from Kolon Industries II-35
6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-36
- BASF SE (Germany) II-36
- Evonik Degussa GmbH (Germany) II-36
- Evonik Stockhausen, Inc. (US) II-36
- LG Chem Ltd. (Korea) II-37
- Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-37
- Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd (Japan) II-37
- San-Dia Polymers, Ltd. (Japan) II-38
- Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Company Limited (Japan) II-38
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-39
III. Market
1. THE UNITED STATES
2. CANADA
3. JAPAN
4. EUROPE
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
6. THE MIDDLE EAST
7. LATIN AMERICA
IV. Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 14 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 22)
- The United States (5)
- Japan (5)
- Europe (3)
- - France (1)
- - Germany (2)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (8)
- Middle East (1)
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