Chapter 1. Research Scope

1.1. Research Objectives

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Analysis Period

1.4. Market Size Breakdown by Segments

1.4.1. Market size breakdown, by product

1.4.2. Market size breakdown, by end use

1.4.3. Market size breakdown, by region

1.4.4. Market size breakdown, by country

1.5. Market Data Reporting Unit

1.5.1. Volume

1.5.2. Value

1.6. Key Stakeholders

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Secondary Research

2.1.1. Paid

2.1.2. Unpaid

2.1.3. P&S Intelligence database

2.2. Primary Research

2.3. Market Size Estimation

2.4. Data Triangulation

2.5. Currency Conversion Rates

2.6. Assumptions for the Study

2.7. Notes and Caveats

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

Chapter 4. Market Indicators

Chapter 5. Industry Outlook

5.1. Market Dynamics

5.1.1. Trends

5.1.2. Drivers

5.1.3. Restraints/challenges

5.1.4. Impact analysis of drivers/restraints

5.2. Impact of COVID-19

5.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

5.3.1. Bargaining power of buyers

5.3.2. Bargaining power of suppliers

5.3.3. Threat of new entrants

5.3.4. Intensity of rivalry

5.3.5. Threat of substitutes

Chapter 6. Global Market

6.1. Overview

6.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

6.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

6.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

6.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

6.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

6.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

6.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

6.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

6.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

6.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

6.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

6.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

6.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

6.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

6.6. Market Volume, by Region (2017–2030)

6.7. Market Revenue, by Region (2017–2030)

Chapter 7. North America Market

7.1. Overview

7.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

7.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

7.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

7.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

7.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

7.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

7.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

7.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

7.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

7.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

7.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

7.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

7.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

7.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

7.6. Market Volume, by Country (2017–2030)

7.7. Market Revenue, by Country (2017–2030)

Chapter 8. Europe Market

8.1. Overview

8.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

8.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

8.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

8.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

8.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

8.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

8.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

8.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

8.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

8.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

8.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

8.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

8.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

8.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

8.6. Market Volume, by Country (2017–2030)

8.7. Market Revenue, by Country (2017–2030)

Chapter 9. APAC Market

9.1. Overview

9.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

9.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

9.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

9.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

9.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

9.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

9.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

9.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

9.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

9.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

9.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

9.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

9.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

9.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

9.6. Market Volume, by Country (2017–2030)

9.7. Market Revenue, by Country (2017–2030)

Chapter 10. LATAM Market

10.1. Overview

10.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

10.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

10.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

10.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

10.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

10.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

10.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

10.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

10.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

10.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

10.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

10.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

10.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

10.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

10.6. Market Volume, by Country (2017–2030)

10.7. Market Revenue, by Country (2017–2030)

Chapter 11. MEA Market

11.1. Overview

11.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

11.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

11.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

11.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

11.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

11.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

11.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

11.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

11.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

11.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

11.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

11.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

11.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

11.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

11.6. Market Volume, by Country (2017–2030)

11.7. Market Revenue, by Country (2017–2030)

Chapter 12. U.S. Market

12.1. Overview

12.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

12.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

12.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

12.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

12.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

12.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

12.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

12.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

12.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

12.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

12.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

12.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

12.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

12.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 13. Canada Market

13.1. Overview

13.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

13.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

13.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

13.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

13.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

13.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

13.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

13.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

13.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

13.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

13.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

13.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

13.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

13.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 14. Germany Market

14.1. Overview

14.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

14.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

14.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

14.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

14.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

14.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

14.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

14.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

14.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

14.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

14.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

14.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

14.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

14.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 15. France Market

15.1. Overview

15.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

15.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

15.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

15.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

15.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

15.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

15.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

15.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

15.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

15.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

15.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

15.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

15.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

15.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 16. U.K. Market

16.1. Overview

16.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

16.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

16.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

16.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

16.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

16.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

16.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

16.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

16.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

16.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

16.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

16.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

16.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

16.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 17. Italy Market

17.1. Overview

17.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

17.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

17.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

17.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

17.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

17.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

17.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

17.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

17.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

17.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

17.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

17.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

17.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

17.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 18. Spain Market

18.1. Overview

18.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

18.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

18.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

18.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

18.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

18.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

18.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

18.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

18.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

18.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

18.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

18.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

18.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

18.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 19. Japan Market

19.1. Overview

19.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

19.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

19.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

19.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

19.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

19.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

19.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

19.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

19.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

19.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

19.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

19.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

19.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

19.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 20. China Market

20.1. Overview

20.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

20.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

20.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

20.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

20.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

20.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

20.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

20.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

20.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

20.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

20.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

20.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

20.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

20.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 21. India Market

21.1. Overview

21.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

21.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

21.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

21.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

21.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

21.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

21.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

21.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

21.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

21.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

21.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

21.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

21.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

21.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 22. Australia Market

22.1. Overview

22.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

22.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

22.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

22.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

22.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

22.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

22.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

22.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

22.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

22.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

22.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

22.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

22.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

22.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 23. South Korea Market

23.1. Overview

23.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

23.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

23.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

23.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

23.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

23.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

23.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

23.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

23.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

23.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

23.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

23.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

23.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

23.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 24. Brazil Market

24.1. Overview

24.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

24.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

24.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

24.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

24.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

24.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

24.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

24.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

24.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

24.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

24.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

24.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

24.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

24.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 25. Mexico Market

25.1. Overview

25.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

25.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

25.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

25.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

25.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

25.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

25.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

25.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

25.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

25.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

25.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

25.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

25.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

25.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 26. Saudi Arabia Market

26.1. Overview

26.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

26.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

26.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

26.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

26.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

26.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

26.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

26.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

26.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

26.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

26.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

26.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

26.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

26.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 27. South Africa Market

27.1. Overview

27.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

27.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

27.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

27.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

27.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

27.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

27.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

27.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

27.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

27.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

27.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

27.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

27.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

27.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 28. U.A.E. Market

28.1. Overview

28.2. Market Volume, by Product (2017–2030)

28.2.1. Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

28.2.2. Non-Phthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

28.2.2.1. Terephthalates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

28.2.2.2. Adipates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

28.2.2.3. Maleates market volume, by type (2017–2030)

28.3. Market Revenue, by Product (2017–2030)

28.3.1. Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

28.3.2. Non-Phthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

28.3.2.1. Terephthalates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

28.3.2.2. Adipates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

28.3.2.3. Maleates market revenue, by type (2017–2030)

28.4. Market Volume, by End Use (2017–2030)

28.5. Market Revenue, by End Use (2017–2030)

Chapter 29. Competitive Landscape

29.1. List of Market Players and their Offerings

29.2. Competitive Benchmarking of Key Players

29.3. Product Benchmarking of Key Players

29.4. Recent Strategic Developments

Chapter 30. Company Profiles

30.1. BASF SE

30.1.1. Business overview

30.1.2. Product and service offerings

30.1.3. Key financial summary

30.2. Evonik Industries AG

30.2.1. Business overview

30.2.2. Product and service offerings

30.2.3. Key financial summary

30.3. Exxon Mobil Corporation

30.3.1. Business overview

30.3.2. Product and service offerings

30.3.3. Key financial summary

30.4. Eastman Chemical Company

30.4.1. Business overview

30.4.2. Product and service offerings

30.4.3. Key financial summary

30.5. Nan Ya Plastics Corp.

30.5.1. Business overview

30.5.2. Product and service offerings

30.5.3. Key financial summary

30.6. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

30.6.1. Business overview

30.6.2. Product and service offerings

30.6.3. Key financial summary

30.7. LG Chem Ltd.

30.7.1. Business overview

30.7.2. Product and service offerings

30.7.3. Key financial summary

30.8. Arkema SA

30.8.1. Business overview

30.8.2. Product and service offerings

30.8.3. Key financial summary

30.9. Shandong Hongxin Chemical Co. Ltd.

30.9.1. Business overview

30.9.2. Product and service offerings

30.10. Lanxess AG

30.10.1. Business overview

30.10.2. Product and service offerings

30.10.3. Key financial summary

30.11. UPC Technology Corporation

30.11.1. Business overview

30.11.2. Product and service offerings

30.11.3. Key financial summary

30.12. Aekyung Chemical Co. Ltd.

30.12.1. Business overview

30.12.2. Product and service offerings

30.12.3. Key financial summary

30.13. DIC Corporation

30.13.1. Business overview

30.13.2. Product and service offerings

30.13.3. Key financial summary

30.14. Velsicol Chemical LLC

30.14.1. Business overview

30.14.2. Product and service offerings

30.15. Kao Corporation

30.15.1. Business overview

30.15.2. Product and service offerings

30.15.3. Key financial summary

Chapter 31. Appendix

31.1. Abbreviations

31.2. Sources and References

31.3. Related Reports

※参考情報 可塑剤とは、プラスチックやゴムのような高分子材料の加工性を向上させるために添加される物質です。可塑剤は、材料の柔軟性や流動性を高め、成形や加工を容易にする役割を果たしています。一般的には、高分子の間に挿入され、分子同士の引力を弱めることで、材料を柔らかくし、扱いやすくします。 可塑剤の種類は多岐にわたりますが、主に以下のような大きなカテゴリーに分けられます。 1. エステル系可塑剤 エステル系可塑剤は、最も一般的に使用される可塑剤であり、特にポリ塩化ビニル（PVC）などの材料に使用されます。代表的なものには、ジオクチルフタレート（DOP）やジブチルフタレート（DBP）があり、これらは優れた可塑効果と耐熱性を持っています。 2. 炭酸エステル系可塑剤 炭酸エステル系可塑剤は、低毒性で環境に優しい特性を持つため、最近注目されています。これには、ディメチルアジペート（DMPA）などが含まれ、特に食品包装などの用途で多く用いられています。 3. フタル酸エステル系可塑剤 フタル酸エステル系は、幅広い性能を持ち、耐熱性や耐薬品性に優れています。しかし、環境や健康への影響が懸念され、代替可塑剤の使用が検討されています。 4. 植物由来可塑剤 最近では、再生可能な資源を使用した植物由来の可塑剤も利用されています。これらの材料は、環境負荷が少ないという利点があります。例えば、大豆油から得られる可塑剤がその一例です。 可塑剤の用途は非常に広範で、様々な業界で利用されています。特に、プラスチック産業では、可塑剤はPVC製品に不可欠な添加剤です。これにより、柔軟な管やフィルム、電線の被覆材など、さまざまな製品が製造されています。また、ゴム産業でも、タイヤや靴底などに使用され、製品の性能を向上させています。 さらに、可塑剤は塗料、接着剤、シーラントなどの分野でも利用されており、特に液体の表面張力を調整するために使われることがあります。これにより、塗布後の仕上がりや接着力が向上します。 可塑剤の関連技術としては、合成技術や配合技術が重要です。可塑剤の性能を最大化するためには、適切な種類や割合を選定し、均一に混合することが求められます。また、新しい素材や特性を持つ可塑剤の開発も進められており、環境への配慮から生まれたバイオベースの可塑剤も増加しています。 最近では、規制や消費者の環境意識の高まりにより、従来のフタル酸エステル系可塑剤に替わる新たな素材が模索されています。これにより、より安全でエコフレンドリーな可塑剤の開発が進んでいるのです。 今後、可塑剤の分野では、持続可能性や機能性に優れた新しい材料の開発が重要なテーマとなるでしょう。環境に優しい代替品の研究や、より効率的な合成方法が注目を集めています。さらに、材料のリサイクルや再利用の観点からも、可塑剤の選定や使用方法が見直される時代になると考えられます。これにより、プラスチックやゴムの産業はさらなる進化を遂げ、持続可能な社会の実現に寄与できることを期待しています。

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