Chloroform: Market Research Report

August 2010 | 218 pages | ID: C90B603A367EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Chloroform in Thousand Metric Tons.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Europe, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2007 through 2015.

Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 23 companies including many key and niche players such as AkzoNobel Industrial Chemicals B.V, Alfa Aesar, Arkema S.A, Ercros S.A, Gujarat Alkalies And Chemicals Limited, Huayi Isotopes Co ., INEOS Chlor Limited, Jinan Haohua Industry Co.Ltd., Occidental Chemical Corporation, Solvay S.A, SRF Ltd., and The Dow Chemical Company.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.MARKET OVERVIEW

A Primer
HCFC-22 Production: The Primary Consumer of Chloroform

2.INDUSTRY REGULATIONS

Introduction
The Montreal Protocol (1987)
Montreal Protocol Phase Out Schedules for HCFCs

Table 1. HCFC Phase Out Plan for Developed Countries

Table 2. HCFC Phase Out Plan for Developing Countries

Montreal Protocol Phase Out Schedules for Methyl Chloroform

Table 3. Methyl Chloroform Phase Out Plan (Production & Consumption)

Impact on HCFC-22 Production and Consumption
Impact of Industry Regulations on the Global Fluorocarbons Market

3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

An Introduction to Chloroform
Structural Formula
Physical and Chemical Properties
Historical Perspective
Production Technologies
Hydrochlorination of Methanol
Chlorination of Methane
Haloform Reaction
Unintended Formation of Chloroform
Sources of Chloroform in the Hydrologic System
Anthropogenic Sources
Industrial Spills
Pulp and Paper Mills
Water Chlorination
Chloroform in the Atmosphere
Other Industrial Processes
Natural Sources
Ocean
Soil
Bacterial Degradation

4.CHLOROFORM APPLICATIONS - AN OVERVIEW

Applications of Chloroform
Chloroform in HCFC-22 Production
Chloroform as a Solvent
Chloroform as a Reagent in Organic Synthesis
Phenol-Chloroform Extraction Process
Reagents used in the Process
Chloroform in Medical Operations
Banned Applications

5.ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND HEALTH CONCERNS

Chloroform and Human Health
Means of Exposure
Health Effects of Chloroform Exposure on Humans
Effect of Chloroform on Animals
Laboratory Tests
Exposure to Chloroform
Environmental Exposure
Workplace Exposure
Exposure to Products Containing Chloroform
Safety Requisites for Chloroform Usage
Scientific Techniques to Calculate Potential Impact of Chloroform on Environment
Global Warning Potential
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)

6.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

AkzoNobel Takes Over LII Europe
Ercros to Shut Down Chemical Plants
Dow Europe Enters into Joint Venture with Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals

7.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

AkzoNobel Industrial Chemicals B.V. (The Netherlands)
Alfa Aesar (US)
Arkema S.A. (France)
Ercros S.A. (Spain)
Gujarat Alkalies And Chemicals Limited (India)
Huayi Isotopes Co (China)
INEOS Chlor Limited (UK)
Jinan Haohua Industry Co. Ltd. (China)
Occidental Chemical Corporation (US)
Solvay S.A. (Belgium)
SRF Ltd. (India)
The Dow Chemical Company (US)

8.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 4. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Chloroform by Geographic Region – US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World Historic Review for Chloroform by Geographic Region – US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World 13-Year Perspective for Chloroform by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1.UNITED STATES

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

HCFC-22 Market in the US

Table 7. Chloroform Use in the US (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption for HCFC for Fluoropolymers, HCFC for Refrigerants, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Impact of Regulations
Chloroform Prices Rise in Early 2009
Declining Sales of Air Conditioners Affect Chloroform Market
Regulatory Scenario
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Department Of Transportation (DOT)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Trade Statistics
Chloroform Exports – An Insight

Table 8. US Exports of Chloroform (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination for Mexico, China, Venezuela, Argentina, Canada, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Imports Scenario

Table 9. US Import of Chloroform (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country for UK, Russia, South Korea, and Spain (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 10. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Chloroform with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. US Historic Review for Chloroform with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Overview
Chloroform and Methylene Chloride Market Witnesses Price Turbulence
Industry Regulations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 12. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Chloroform with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. European Historic Review for Chloroform with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.REST OF WORLD

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Outlook
Review of Select Markets
Canada
Exports Scenario

Table 14. Canadian Chloroform Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country for Indonesia, Mexico, and Portugal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Imports Scenario

Table 15. Canadian Chloroform Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country for US, UK, Germany, Belgium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Impact of Chloroform on Environment
Asia-Pacific
Impact of Montreal Protocol in Asia-Pacific
China – A Major Market
Government to Review Anti-Dumping Measures on Chloroform Imports
Regulatory Environment in China
Import Licensing
Restrictions
Issues
Trade Statistics

Table 16. Chinese Chloroform Market (2008 & 2009): Import and Export Figures (in Kg)

Hong Kong’s Efforts for Phasing Out Ozone Depleting Substances
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 17. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Chloroform with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. Rest of World Historic Review for Chloroform with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 23 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 24)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)