Global Rheology Modifiers (Organic and Inorganic) Market 2015-2020

DUBLIN, July 01, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x9bknj/rheology) has announced the addition of the "Rheology Modifiers Market by Type (Organic and Inorganic), & Application (Paints & Coatings, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Adhesives & Sealants, Inks, Pharmaceuticals, HI&I Products, Oil & Gas, and Construction) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020" report to their offering.

The rheology modifiers market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% in the next five years, to reach $5,600 Million by 2020

Rheology modifiers also known as thickeners or flow control agents are used for modifying the viscosity to meet the desired rheological profiles. There are majorly four kinds of rheology profiles; newtonian, dilatant, pseudoplastic, and thixotropic. Different rheological profiles are required for various applications. Rheology modifiers are formulated based on various chemistries to meet the desired specifications.

The report covers the rheology modifiers market and its trends that concern applications such as paints & coatings, cosmetics & personal care, adhesives & sealants, inks, pharmaceuticals, HI&I products, oil & gas, and construction. Paints & coatings comprise the major application of rheology modifiers, followed by cosmetics & personal care and adhesives & sealants. Paints & coatings comprise the largest application in the rheology modifiers market and account for more than one-third share of the said market. The cosmetics & personal care application of rheology modifiers is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 4.0% between 2015 and 2020.

The report covers the rheology modifiers market and its trends that concern four regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW. The said market has been analyzed with respect to thirteen major countries which include the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, and Brazil. These countries have been selected based on the existing market penetration of rheology modifiers and their growth potential.

Some of the prominent companies in the market include BASF (Germany), Akzo Nobel (The Netherlands), Arkema (France), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Ashland (U.S.), Lubrizol (U.S.), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Croda International Plc (U.K.), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (U.S.), and Elementis Plc (U.K.).

These major players account for a significant share of the rheology modifiers market.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

5 Market Overview

6 Industry Trends

7 Global Rheology Modifiers Market, By Type

8 Rheology Modifiers Market, By Application

9 Regional Analysis

10 Competitive Landscape

11 Company Profiles

- Air Products And Chemicals, Inc.
- Akzo Nobel N.V.
- Arkema
- Ashland Inc.
- Basf Se
- Clariant Ag
- Croda International Plc
- Elementis Plc
- Lubrizol Corporation
- The Dow Chemical Company

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