Research and Markets releases global report on biocides in water treatment

This report provides in-depth information on the market for biocide products within water treatment. It includes detailed market analyses and discussions of industry trends. It assesses the impact of current and emerging regulations on biocides used. It develops forecasts for biocides from 2004 through 2009. It discusses efforts of manufacturers and formulators in launching new formulations to meet changing market requirements, for example build up of resistance, lower costs, and regulations...

March 29, 2005

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DUBLIN, Ireland, March 23, 2005 (PRNewswire) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Biocides in Water Treatment Global Report - 2004" to its offerings.

The report, which can be found at www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14110, also provides an overview for biocides for each of the major geographical regions. It offers value and volume data for different biocides. In addition, the report provides a summary of each of the biocides that are being used to control microbes within consumer and industrial applications. Industry influences on the biocides market are also discussed.

The scope of the study is worldwide. The overview section provides extended definitions of the biocides to provide the reader with a clear understanding of the technology involved. In addition, this section provides an analysis of biocide consumption by application and region. There is a profile of an ideal biocide as outlined by end users.

The company profiles section includes a detailed discussion of the companies that have pioneered biocide development and examines how their available products and services are setting the standards for preservation.

In this report more than 30 companies are discussed, and 10 of the most important companies are examined in depth. The base year for this study is 2004. Figures are based on revenue figures at the manufacturers' level and also at the formulated products level and are projected at 2003-U.S. dollar value.

This report answers these sector questions:
-- What are the future directions of the biocide industry?
-- What are the most important biocides being used in end user applications today?
-- What are the most promising biocides?
-- What impact will regulations have on biocides consumption?

In addition, it includes:
1. Overview of biocides in water treatment
2. Introduction & methodology of biocides in water treatment
3. Geographical analysis for biocides in water treatment
4. Profile of suppliers for biocides in water treatment

Research and Markets is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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