World Dimethyl Sulfoxide Market

World Dimethyl Sulfoxide Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Thousands of Tons. The specific end-use segments discussed are Pharmaceuticals, and Other Applications (Other applications include petrochemicals, agrichemicals, paints and coatings, semiconductors, printing inks, among other miscellaneous applications). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 13 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Arkema Inc., Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L., and Panjin Far East Chemicals Co. Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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CONTENTS


I. 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


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview II-1
Physical and Chemical Properties of DMSO II-1
Current and Future Analysis II-1

2. Application Areas of DMSO II-2
The Role of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Medical Field II-2
Pharmaceutical Applications II-2
Therapeutic Attributes of DMSO II-3
Topical Areas of Body for DMSO Application II-3
Petrochemical Applications II-4
Agrichemicals II-4
Paints and Coatings II-4
Semiconductors II-4
Printing and Inks II-5
Miscellaneous Applications II-5

3. Product Overview II-6
Product Definition II-6
DMSO Properties II-6
Reactivity II-6
Compounds to be Handled With Care II-6
Effects of Overexposure II-6

4. ‘Pharmacological’ Effects of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) II-8

Primary Pharmacological Actions II-8
Membrane Penetration II-8
Anti-Inflammation II-8
Antagonism to Platelet Aggregation II-8
Bacteriostasis II-8
Cholinesterase II-9
Diuresis II-9
Effect on Collagen II-9
Enhancement or Reduction of Concomitant Drug Action II-10
Enhancement of Cell Differentiation and Function II-10
Influence on Serum Cholesterol in Experimental
Hypercholesterolemia II-10
Muscle Relaxation II-10
Membrane Transport II-10
Other Membrane Transport Studies II-11
Nerve Blockade (Analgesia) II-12
Nonspecific Enhancement of Resistance II-12
Protection against Ischemic Injury II-12
Vasodilation II-13
DMSO and PG/TX System II-13
DMSO Protects Cell Membrane II-13
DMSO Calcium and Hydroxyl Radicals II-13

5. Controversial Side of DMSO II-15
More Uses, Much Controversy II-15
How FDA Smells DMSO? II-15
Future of DMSO II-16

6. Related Products II-17
Dimethyl Sulfone II-17
Various applications of DMSO2 II-17
Dimethyl Sulfide II-17
Methylsulfonyl Methane II-17

7. Major Markets Worldwide II-18
China – Largest and the Fastest Growing Market II-18
The United States – The Hotbed of Controversy II-18

8. Recent Industry Activity II-19
Novasol Gains Distribution License for Hubei’s DMSO II-19
Aurora Discovery Develops NanoRAPTR Workstation II-19
New Technology to Preserve Stem Cells, Sans DMSO II-19
Richman Chemicals Develops New High-Purity DMSO II-19

9. Product Innovation/Introduction II-20
Fukui and Seiren Develop DMSO Freeze Medium II-20

10. Focus on Select Players II-21
Arkema Inc (USA) II-21
Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L.C. (USA) II-21
Panjin Far East Chemicals Co. Ltd., (China) II-21

11. Global Market Perspective II-23
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Dimethyl Sulfoxide by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23

Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-24

Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by
Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of world Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-25

Table 4: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region-
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-26

Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide
in Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-27

Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in
Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of
World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-28

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Other Applications by Geographic
Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-29

Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in
Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, China and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-30

Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in
Other Applications by Geographic Region– Percentage Breakdown
of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China and Rest
of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-31


III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
DMSO and the FDA III-1
Strategic Corporate Development III-1
Select Players III-2
Arkema Inc. III-2
Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L.C. III-2
B.Market Analytics III-3
Table 10: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals and
Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Table 11: US Long-term Projections for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by
End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals, Agrichemicals,
Petrochemicals, Electronic Applications and Other
Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015(includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Table 12: US 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by
End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for 2003, 2008 & 2012 III-4

2. Canada III-5
A.Market Analysis III-5
Current and Future Analysis III-5
Strategic Corporate Development III-5
B.Market Analytics III-6
Table 13: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals
and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 14: Canadian Long-term Projections for Dimethyl
Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals and Other
Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 15: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl
Sulfoxide by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for
2003, 2008 & 2012 III-7

3. Japan III-8
A.Market Analysis III-8
Current and Future Analysis III-8
Strategic Corporate Development III-8
B.Market Analytics III-9
Table 16: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals
and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 17: Japanese Long-term Projections for Dimethyl
Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals and Other
Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 18: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl
Sulfoxide by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for
2003, 2008 & 2012 III-10

4. Europe III-11
Market Analysis III-11
Table 19: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals
and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 20: European Long-term Projections for Dimethyl
Sulfoxide by End Use Segment – Pharmaceuticals and Other
Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 21: European 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl
Sulfoxide by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for
2003, 2008 & 2012 III-12

5. China III-13
A.Market Analysis III-13
DMSO Market in China III-13
Current and Future Analysis III-13
Strategic Corporate Development III-13
Select Players III-14
Benxi Chengde Chemical Co., Ltd. III-14
Panjin Far East Chemicals Co., Ltd III-14
Shanxi Yuci Development Zone Fuli Grease Chemical Factory III-14
Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co. Ltd. III-14
B.Market Analytics III-15
Table 22: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment- Pharmaceuticals,
Agrichemicals, Petrochemicals, Electronic Applications and
Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 23: Chinese Long-term Projections for Dimethyl
Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals,
Agrichemicals, Petrochemicals, Electronic Applications and
Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 24: Chinese 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Sulfoxide
by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for Pharmaceuticals, Agrichemicals, Petrochemicals,
Electronic Applications and Other Applications for 2003,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

6. Rest of World III-17
Market Analysis III-17
Table 25: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Dimethyl Sulfoxide by End Use Segment-
Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Tons for Years 2001
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 26: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Dimethyl
Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Pharmaceuticals and Other
Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 27: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Dimethyl
Sulfoxide by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Volume Sales for Pharmaceuticals and Other Applications for
2003, 2008 & 2012 III-18


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE