Super-Absorbent Polymers - 2012 Global Strategic B

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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