Hand Sanitizers - US Market Trends

Hand Sanitizers - US Market Trends

Global threats in the past, such as SARS, outbreak of flu and bioterrorism have further exemplified the need, and importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infections. All these factors have contributed to increasing use of hand sanitizers in non-traditional settings such as schools, colleges, corporates, restaurants, fast food chains and food processing plants, thereby marking the expansion of the market.

Hand sanitizers hold the potential to merge into the mainstream market in the coming years, buoyed by the 'healthy adoption rates and ongoing research and developmental activities. These developments are expected to bring in sophisticated products with superior effectiveness against transmission of many fatal and infectious diseases. Growth in the consumer market gained momentum when three leading U.S. agencies recommended use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers in personal and institutional settings. Agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Association for Infection Control and Epidemiology, and the Department of Health and Human Services, advocate use of hand sanitizers to prevent cold and flu.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Hand Sanitizers: US Market Trends" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses

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CONTENTS


1. METHODOLOGY 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. MARKET OVERVIEW 3
Increased Consumer and Industrial Demand Drive Growth 3
Hand Sanitizers Gain their Niche 4
Fragmented Market 5
Key Brands in the US Hand Sanitizers Market 5
Current & Future Analysis 7

3. MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES 7
Non-alcohol based Hand Sanitizers Command Increasing Preference 7
Business Establishments Offering Hand Sanitizers to Customers 7
Hand Sanitizers Barging into Consumer Market 7
Kid’s Market - Unfurling New Competitive Arenas 8
Decreased Stockpile in Flu Shots Helps Hand Sanitizers Gain
Ground 8
Technology Sophistication Gaining Ground in Hand Sanitizer Market 8
Traditional Soaps Still Hampering Hand Sanitizer Usage 9
A Natural Extension for Soap and Hand Cleanser Makers 10
Abounding Potential for Portable Hand Sanitizers 10
Automatic Dispensing Systems Play Big in the Market 10
Dispenser Innovations Look Beyond Dispensing Systems 11
A Fragrant March Ahead 11

4. PRODUCT FACTS 12

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 12
GOJO Introduces Gojo® Natural OrangeTM Pumice Hand Cleaner 12
Quick-Med Technologies to Develop Third Generation Skin
Sanitizer Technology 12
GOJO Rolls Out Two Touch Free Dispensing Systems 13
Ecolab Acquires Microtek 13
Noveko International Acquires Laboratoire SyMa 14
Skinvisible Enters into Marketing Agreement with Avani
International 14
Skinvisible Announces Second Major Retailer to Market Safe4Hours® 14
Soapopular® Expands Intellectual Property Rights and Global
Distribution 15
Skinvisible Strives to Curb Bird Flu 15
PURE Bioscience and Therapeutics Submits IND Application to FDA 15
GOJO Launches MICRELL Antibacterial Lotion Soap and Foam Handwash 15
GOJO Unveils New GOJO Scrubbing Wipes 16
GOJO Industries Launches GOJO SUPRO MAX Cherry Hand Cleaner 16
SafeHands Launches Alcohol Free Instant Hand Sanitizer 17
GOJO Rolls Out Hand Cleaning Products 17
GOJO Industries Launches Biobased PURELL Instant Hand Sanitizer 17
GOJO Releases Instant Hand Sanitizer Foam and Touch Free
Dispensing System 18
GOJO Introduces PURELL CLASSIC Desktop Dispenser 18
Ecolab Launches Endure® Revitalizing Skin Lotion and Crème 19
Sprixx Announces Availability of New Personal Sanitizer Dispenser 19
EO Organic Introduces Hand Sanitizing Products 20

6. MAJOR PLAYERS 20
3M 20
Best Sanitizers, Inc. 20
Dial Corporation 20
Ecolab, Inc. 21
GOJO Industries, Inc. 21
Medline Industries, Inc. 21
Pure-ific Corporation 21
Skinvisible, Inc. 21
Sprixx 22
STERIS Corporation 22
Vi-Jon Laboratories, Inc. 22


EXHIBITS

Table 1: Leading Brands by Sales at Drug Stores, Discount
Stores, and Supermarkets, excluding Wal-Mart Stores in the US
Hand Sanitizers Market - 2007

Table 2: Leading Brands in the US Hand Sanitizers Market by
Sales at Drug Stores, Discount Stores, and Supermarkets,
excluding Wal-Mart Stores - 2007

Table 3: Leading Brands by Sales at Drug Stores in the US Hand
Sanitizers Market - 2007

Table 4: Leading Brands by Sales at Drug Stores in the US Hand
Sanitizers Market - 2007

Table 5: Hand Sanitizers Market in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in
US$ Million)


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