Specialty Chemicals for Water Treatment: The Global Market

Specialty Chemicals for Water Treatment: The Global Market

INTRODUCTION

STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

BCC’s goal in conducting this study was to understand the technical and commercial aspects of the global industry of specialty chemicals for water treatment, and to assess the market both historically and in the medium-term from 2008 through 2013. BCC Research is particularly interested in understanding the future market potential for the industry.

REASONS FOR DOING THIS STUDY

Stricter regulatory environment and growth in developing countries have been the driving force in the specialty chemicals for water treatment industry. With many companies operating in the marketplace, each is trying to offer something different to the customer—from offering a one stop solution under a single roof to offering niche products.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This study is likely to be of interest to individuals and organizations involved in the specialty chemicals used in the water treatment industry, such as manufacturers, marketers, and new players who aspire to enter this market. This report is likely to help strategic business managers and business development executives identify market opportunities and upcoming trends in various product categories. Agencies working with clients in the specialty chemicals for water treatment industry may also benefit from this report.  
 

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

REASONS FOR DOING THIS STUDY

INTENDED AUDIENCE

SCOPE OF REPORT

METHODOLOGY

INFORMATION SOURCES

ANALYST’S CREDENTIALS

RELATED BCC RESEARCH REPORTS

BCC ONLINE SERVICES

DISCLAIMER

CHAPTER TWO: SUMMARY

SUMMARY

SUMMARY TABLE

REVENUES FROM SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT BY SEGMENT, THROUGH 2013 ($ BILLIONS)

SUMMARY FIGURE REVENUES FROM SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2007-2013 ($ BILLIONS)

CHAPTER THREE: OVERVIEW

DEFINITIONS

HISTORY

HISTORY (CONTINUED)

MODERN HISTORY OF WATER TREATMENT

Modern History of Water … (Continued)

TABLE 1 MODERN HISTORY OF WATER TREATMENT

CHAPTER FOUR: PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TABLE 2 CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT

CLASSIFICATION OF CHEMICALS BY SPECIALTY

CORROSION INHIBITORS

TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF VARIOUS CORROSION INHIBITORS

TABLE 3 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 4 TYPES AND EXAMPLES OF CORROSION INHIBITORS

Disadvantages of Amines as Corrosion Inhibitors

Polymeric Corrosion Inhibitors

Patent Analysis

TABLE 5 PATENTS: CORROSION INHIBITORS, 2000-2008

TABLE 5 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 5 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 5 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 5 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 5 (CONTINUED)

SCALE INHIBITORS

TABLE 6 EXAMPLES OF CORROSION AND SCALE INHIBITORS

TABLE 6 (CONTINUED)

COAGULANTS AND FLOCCULANTS

Coagulants and Flocculants (Continued)

TABLE 7 EXAMPLES OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC COAGULANTS

Coagulant Selection

Inorganic Coagulants

Inorganic Coagulant Reactions

Alum

Ferric Sulfate

Ferric Chloride

Ferrous Sulfate

Sodium Aluminate

Polymers

Polymers (Continued)

TABLE 8 PATENTS: ORGANIC COAGULANTS/FLOCCULANTS FOR PURIFICATION OF WASTE WATER

TABLE 8 (CONTINUED)

Patent Analysis

TABLE 9 PATENTS: COAGULANTS AND FLOCCULANTS, 2000-2008

TABLE 9 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 9 (CONTINUED)

DISINFECTANTS AND BIOCIDES

Disinfectants

TABLE 10 TYPES OF DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION METHODS

TABLE 10 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 11 COMPARISON OF DISINFECTION TECHNIQUES

TABLE 12 TYPES AND EXAMPLES OF DISINFECTANTS

Biocides

TABLE 13 TYPES OF BIOCIDES

Chlorinated Phenolics

Quaternary Ammonium Salts

TABLE 14 DESCRIPTION OF OXIDIZING AGENTS

Chlorosocyanurates

TABLE 14 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 15 DESCRIPTION OF NON-OXIDIZING AGENTS

TABLE 15 (CONTINUED)

Fouling of Water Systems

Fouling of Water Systems (Continued)

Standards for Drinking Water Disinfection in The EU

TABLE 16 DISINFECTION APPLICATIONS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

Chlorine Production

TABLE 17 METHODS OF PRODUCING CHLORINE

TABLE 17 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 18 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHLOR ALKALI PROCESS

Patent Analysis

TABLE 19 PATENTS: BIOCIDES AND DISINFECTANTS

TABLE 19 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 19 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 19 (CONTINUED)

CHELATING AGENTS

DISPERSANTS

REGENERANTS

DEFOAMERS/ANTI FOAMING AGENTS

Defoamers/Anti Foaming Agents (Continued)

Patent Analysis

TABLE 20 PATENTS: DEFOAMING AGENTS, 2000-2008

TABLE 20 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 20 (CONTINUED)

PH ADJUSTERS AND SOFTENERS

TABLE 21 EXAMPLES OF PH ADJUSTERS AND SOFTENERS

TABLE 22 DETAILED WATER SOFTENING TECHNIQUES, BY TYPE OF SOFTENER

TABLE 22 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 22 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 22 (CONTINUED)

Ion Exchange Resins: Classification and Properties

TABLE 23 TYPES OF ION EXCHANGE RESINS

FLUORIDATION CHEMICALS

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fluoridation Chemicals

TABLE 24 PATENTS: FLUORIDATION CHEMICALS

TABLE 24 (CONTINUED)

OXIDANTS

TABLE 25 PRIME OXIDATION CHEMICALS AND THEIR DESCRIPTION

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

ALGAECIDES

RESIN CLEANERS

ODOR CONTROL

TABLE 26 ODOR CONTROL METHODOLOGIES

Waste Water Odor Control: An Evaluation of Technologies:

Background

TABLE 27 SUMMARY OF ODOR CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES

Vapor-Phase Technologies

Wet Air Scrubbing

Liquid Redox Technology

Biofiltration

Solid Scavengers

Carbon Adsorption

Liquid-Phase Technologies

Iron Salts

Bioxide Process

Oxidizing Agents

Anthraquinone

Digester Gas Treatment

Activated Charcoal

Patent Analysis

TABLE 28 PATENTS: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL PRODUCTION (2000-2008)

TABLE 28 (CONTINUED)

FILTER MEDIA

TABLE 29 TYPES OF FILTER MEDIA

TABLE 29 (CONTINUED)

Conventional Sand Filter

Conventional Carbon Filter

Biological Sand Filter

Biological Carbon Filter

TABLE 30 COMMONLY USED FILTER MEDIA

TABLE 30 (CONTINUED)

TABLE 30 (CONTINUED)

CLASSIFICATION BY APPLICATIONS

TABLE 31 PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION AMONG SEGMENTS (%)

INDUSTRIAL

MUNICIPAL

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

CHAPTER FIVE: INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

GROWTH DRIVERS

DEMOGRAPHICS AND GROWTH OF AN ECONOMY

WATER USE AND WATER POLLUTION

GROWTH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

CONSOLIDATION

TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS

REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATIONS

UNTREATED WASTEWATER

TRENDS

WATER TREATMENT IS SHIFTING TO BECOME MORE SERVICES ORIENTED

WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET FOCUS SHIFTS TOWARDS INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

DEMAND FOR NONCHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES IS PROJECTED TO REGISTER FASTER GROWTH THAN CHEMICAL

PRODUCTS

DEVELOPED NATIONS SHIFT FOCUS ON SOPHISTICATED TREATMENT TECHNIQUES

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE, BUSINESS STRATEGIES, MARKETING ACTIVITIES

BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND TACTICS

MARKETING ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER SIX: REGIONAL ANALYSIS

FIGURE 1 WATER TREATMENT AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INDUSTRY, 2008 (%)

UNITED STATES

TABLE 32 USAGE OF WATER RESOURCES

EUROPE

ASIA

TABLE 33 TOP INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTORS TO THE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT INDUSTRY IN ASIA, 2008

INDIA

India (Continued)

CHINA

China (Continued)

CHAPTER SEVEN: MARKET ESTIMATES

TABLE 34 GLOBAL SPECIALTY WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS REVENUES BY REGION, THROUGH 2013 ($ BILLIONS)

FIGURE 2 PERCENTAGE CONTRIBUTION OF COUNTRIES TO SPECIALTY WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS INDUSTRY, 2008(%)

FIGURE 3 PERCENTAGE CONTRIBUTION OF COUNTRIES TO SPECIALTY WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS INDUSTRY, 2013 (%)

TABLE 35 CORROSION INHIBITORS: REVENUE FORECAST BY REGION, THROUGH 2013 ($ MIILLIONS)

TABLE 36 COAGULANTS AND FLOCCULANTS: REVENUE FORECAST BY REGION, THROUGH 2013 ($ MIILLIONS)

TABLE 37 BIOCIDES: REVENUE FORECAST BY REGION, THROUGH 2013 ($ MIILLIONS)

TABLE 38 SCALE INHBITORS: REVENUE FORECAST BY REGION, THROUGH 2013 ($ MIILLIONS)

TABLE 39 GLOBAL SPECIALTY WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS MARKET: REVENUE FORECAST BY SEGMENT, THROUGH 2013 ($ BILLIONS)

FIGURE 4 SHARE OF SEGMENTS IN GLOBAL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2008 (%)

FIGURE 5 SHARE OF GLOBAL REVENUES IN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2013 (%)

TABLE 40 GLOBAL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT: REVENUE FORECAST BY INDUSTRY, THROUGH 2013 ($ BILLIONS)

FIGURE 6 SHARE OF INDUSTRY IN GLOBAL REVENUES FOR SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2008 (%)

FIGURE 7 SHARE OF INDUSTRY IN GLOBAL REVENUES FOR SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2013 (%)

CHAPTER EIGHT: INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

INDUSTRY PLAYERS

TABLE 41 STAKES OF INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS, 2007

TABLE 42 POTENTIAL ENTRANTS

KEY PARTICIPANTS PROFILES

ALBEMARLE COPRORATION

Profile

ARCH CHEMICALS INC.

Profile

ASHLAND WATER TECHNOLOGIES

Profile

Industries Served by Ashland Water Technologies

Revenue by Region for Ashland Water Technologies

BUCKMAN LABORATORIES

Profile

Water Treatment

BWA WATER ADDITIVES

Profile

CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS HOLDING INC

Profile

CHEMTREAT (DANAHER CORPORATION)

Profile

DOW CHEMICAL

Profile

ECOLAB INC

Profile

GE WATER & PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES

Profile

GENERAL CHEMICAL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LLC

Profile

ISRAEL CHEMICALS

Profile

KEMIRA GROUP

Profile

Key Future Strategies:

KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES LTD (JAPAN)

Profile

Key Strategies

NALCO COMPANY

Profile

Key Strategies

NORIT NV

Profile

OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Profile

OLIN CORPORATION

Profile

Key Strategies for Chlor Alkali Segment:

ORGANO CORP

Profile

PPG INDUSTRIES INC

Profile

PQ CORPORATION

Profile

QEMI INTERNATIONAL, INC

Profile

ROHM & HAAS

Profile

SNF FLOERGER

Profile

SOLVAY SA

Profile

Key Strategies of the Company

SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT SA

Profile

ACCEPTA

ALCAN CHEMICALS

ALPHEUS ENVIRONMENTAL LTD

AMERALIA INC

APPLIED SPECIALTIES INC

AQUA MARINE CHEMICALS LTD

AQUAIR INC

ARIES CHEMICALS LTD

B&V WATER TREATMENT LTD

BEACON WATER TREATMENT LTD

BRITE-TECH

BROWNE LABORATORIES INC

CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT LABS INC

CHEMTURA CORPORATION

CHLOROXY TECH LTD

ENPAR TECHNOLOGIES

ENVIRONMENTAL AND MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD

FERALCO

GEO SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC

VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE ACTIVITY IN THE PAST 3 YEARS

DOW ACQUIRES ROHM AND HAAS, CREATING WORLD’S LEADING SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AND ADVANCED MATERIALS COMPANY, 2008

PENTAIR AND GE WATER & PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES FORM JOINT GLOBAL WATER FILTRATION VENTURE, 2008

PQ CORPORATION MERGES WITH INEOS SILICAS, 2008

CHEMTREAT, INC. ACQUIRED BY DANAHER CORPORATION, 2007

KEMIRA PURCHASES CYTEC INDUSTRIES’ WATER TREATMENT BUSINESS, 2007

CHEMTURA SELLS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS DIVISION

KEMIRA TO ACQUIRE WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS COMPANY NHEEL QUÍMICA LTD IN BRAZIL, 2007

KEMIRA ACQUIRES ARKEMA’S COAGULANT BUSINESS FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2007

ASHLAND ACQUIRES WATER TREATMENT BUSINESS OF DEGUSSA AG, 2006

KEMIRA ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN CHONGQING LANJIE TAP, 2006

KEMIRA TAKES OVER FOUR SUBSIDIARIES FROM PARCON, 2006

DOW CHEMICAL TO OWN OMEX ENVIRONMENTAL, 2006

GENTEK PURCHASES GAC MIDAMERICA, 2006

ASHLAND ACQUIRES THE ASSETS OF NANJING CLEAR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION CO. LTD., 2006

TABLE 43 SUMMARY OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE ACTIVITY

CHAPTER NINE: REGULATORY OVERVIEW

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES (CONTINUED)

AIR

WATER

SOLID WASTE

CANADA

EUROPEAN UNION

EUROPEAN DRINKING WATER GUIDELINE 98/83/EC

BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS GUIDELINE

REACH

REACH (Continued)

REACH (Continued)

REACH (Continued)

CHINA AND JAPAN

TABLE 44 LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN CHINA

TABLE 45 LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN JAPAN

LIST OF TABLES

SUMMARY TABLE REVENUES FROM SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR

WATER TREATMENT BY SEGMENT, THROUGH 2013 ($ BILLIONS)

TABLE 1 MODERN HISTORY OF WATER TREATMENT

TABLE 2 CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER

TREATMENT

TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF VARIOUS CORROSION INHIBITORS

TABLE 4 TYPES AND EXAMPLES OF CORROSION INHIBITORS

TABLE 5 PATENTS: CORROSION INHIBITORS, 2000-2008

TABLE 6 EXAMPLES OF CORROSION AND SCALE INHIBITORS

TABLE 7 EXAMPLES OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC COAGULANTS

TABLE 8 PATENTS: ORGANIC COAGULANTS/FLOCCULANTS FOR

PURIFICATION OF WASTE WATER

TABLE 9 PATENTS: COAGULANTS AND FLOCCULANTS, 2000-2008

TABLE 10 TYPES OF DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION METHODS

TABLE 11 COMPARISON OF DISINFECTION TECHNIQUES

TABLE 12 TYPES AND EXAMPLES OF DISINFECTANTS

TABLE 13 TYPES OF BIOCIDES

TABLE 14 DESCRIPTION OF OXIDIZING AGENTS

TABLE 15 DESCRIPTION OF NON-OXIDIZING AGENTS

TABLE 16 DISINFECTION APPLICATIONS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

TABLE 17 METHODS OF PRODUCING CHLORINE

TABLE 18 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHLOR ALKALI

PROCESS

TABLE 19 PATENTS: BIOCIDES AND DISINFECTANTS

TABLE 20 PATENTS: DEFOAMING AGENTS, 2000-2008

TABLE 21 EXAMPLES OF PH ADJUSTERS AND SOFTENERS

TABLE 22 DETAILED WATER SOFTENING TECHNIQUES, BY TYPE OF

SOFTENER

TABLE 23 TYPES OF ION EXCHANGE RESINS

TABLE 24 PATENTS: FLUORIDATION CHEMICALS

TABLE 25 PRIME OXIDATION CHEMICALS AND THEIR DESCRIPTION

TABLE 26 ODOR CONTROL METHODOLOGIES

TABLE 27 SUMMARY OF ODOR CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES

TABLE 28 PATENTS: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL PRODUCTION (2000-

2008)

TABLE 29 TYPES OF FILTER MEDIA

TABLE 30 COMMONLY USED FILTER MEDIA

TABLE 31 PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION AMONG SEGMENTS (%)

TABLE 32 USAGE OF WATER RESOURCES

TABLE 33 TOP INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTORS TO THE SPECIALTY

CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT INDUSTRY IN ASIA, 2008

TABLE 34 GLOBAL SPECIALTY WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS

REVENUES BY REGION, THROUGH 2013 ($ BILLIONS)

TABLE 35 CORROSION INHIBITORS: REVENUE FORECAST BY

REGION, THROUGH 2013 ($ MIILLIONS)

TABLE 36 COAGULANTS AND FLOCCULANTS: REVENUE FORECAST

BY REGION, THROUGH 2013 ($ MIILLIONS)

TABLE 37 BIOCIDES: REVENUE FORECAST BY REGION, THROUGH

2013 ($ MIILLIONS)

TABLE 38 SCALE INHBITORS: REVENUE FORECAST BY REGION,

THROUGH 2013 ($ MIILLIONS)

TABLE 39 GLOBAL SPECIALTY WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS

MARKET: REVENUE FORECAST BY SEGMENT, THROUGH 2013 ($

BILLIONS)

TABLE 40 GLOBAL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER

TREATMENT: REVENUE FORECAST BY INDUSTRY, THROUGH 2013

($ BILLIONS)

TABLE 41 STAKES OF INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS, 2007

TABLE 42 POTENTIAL ENTRANTS

TABLE 43 SUMMARY OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE ACTIVITY

TABLE 44 LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN CHINA

TABLE 45 LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN JAPAN

LIST OF FIGURES

SUMMARY FIGURE REVENUES FROM SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR

WATER TREATMENT, 2007-2013 ($ BILLIONS)

FIGURE 1 WATER TREATMENT AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE

SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INDUSTRY, 2008 (%)

FIGURE 2 PERCENTAGE CONTRIBUTION OF COUNTRIES TO

SPECIALTY WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS INDUSTRY, 2008 (%)

FIGURE 3 PERCENTAGE CONTRIBUTION OF COUNTRIES TO

SPECIALTY WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS INDUSTRY, 2013 (%)

FIGURE 4 SHARE OF SEGMENTS IN GLOBAL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2008 (%)

FIGURE 5 SHARE OF GLOBAL REVENUES IN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2013 (%)

FIGURE 6 SHARE OF INDUSTRY IN GLOBAL REVENUES FOR

SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2008 (%)

FIGURE 7 SHARE OF INDUSTRY IN GLOBAL REVENUES FOR

SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR WATER TREATMENT, 2013 (%)