LONDON, Jan. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- About LAB
Linear alkyl benzene or LAB is a colorless detergent alkylate produced from kerosene feedstock. It is produced as an intermediate chemical while manufacturing certain surfactants. It is an organic compound having good optical transparency and high light yield. LAB is mainly used in the production of linear alkyl sulfonate or LAS and the remainder is used for niche applications such as agricultural herbicides, ink solvents, paints, and electric cable oil,. LAB is also used in neutrino detectors as a liquid scintillator.
TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global LAB market will grow at a CAGR of 4.6 percent over the period 2013-2018.
Covered in this Report
The Global LAB market can be categorized on the basis of application into two segments: LAS and Niche Applications.
TechNavio's report, the Global LAB Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, Europe, and the MEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global LAB market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key Regions
- Americas
- Europe
- MEA
- APAC
Key Vendors
- CEPSA Group
- Jintung Petrochemical Corp. Ltd.
- PetroChina Fushun Petrochemical Co.
- Reliance Industries Ltd.
- Sasol Ltd.
Other Prominent Vendors
- Amreya Petroleum Refining Co.
- Bisotun Petrochemical
- Chemische Fabrik WIBARCO
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
- Deten Quimica
- EMALAB
- Formosan Union Chemical
- Gulf Farabi Petrochemicals
- Huntsman
- Indian Oil
- Iran Chemical Industries Investment Co.
- ISU Chemical
- LUKOIL Neftohim Burgas
- Nippon Petrochemicals
- OHIS
- Qatar Petroleum
- Repsol
- S Quimica Venoco
- Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical
- Unggul Indah Cahaya
Key Market Driver
- Growing Demand for Commercial and Home Cleaners
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.
Key Market Challenge
- Volatile Raw Material Prices
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.
Key Market Trend
- Emergence of the APAC Region as a Major Consumer
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.
Key Questions Answered in this Report
- What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
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