Bridget Klebaur, Associate Editor 05.06.14
The market for biocides, algaecides and fungicides continues on an upward trend in 2014, with a particular focus on environmental regulations and a number of new formulations.
“There has been a slight increase in the use of biocides this year,” said Walt Conti, technical specialist, strategic marketing group, and performance chemicals, Buckman USA. “Solvent-based coatings continue to see reduced production as governments, customers, and environmentalists push toward products that are more ecological and user friendly. On the other hand, with the greater use of water-based coatings, more biocides will be needed to keep them preserved.”
Oliver Weigenand, material protection products, vice president, North and Central America, Lanxess has seen an upward trend in global demand for biocides as well.
“Overall, the global biocide demand is on an upward trend due to new infrastructure in emerging economies which have rising environmental awareness and stricter regulations for biocides,” Weigenand said. “The recovery of the U.S. construction market (e.g. remodeling and new constructions) will also contribut
“There has been a slight increase in the use of biocides this year,” said Walt Conti, technical specialist, strategic marketing group, and performance chemicals, Buckman USA. “Solvent-based coatings continue to see reduced production as governments, customers, and environmentalists push toward products that are more ecological and user friendly. On the other hand, with the greater use of water-based coatings, more biocides will be needed to keep them preserved.”
Oliver Weigenand, material protection products, vice president, North and Central America, Lanxess has seen an upward trend in global demand for biocides as well.
“Overall, the global biocide demand is on an upward trend due to new infrastructure in emerging economies which have rising environmental awareness and stricter regulations for biocides,” Weigenand said. “The recovery of the U.S. construction market (e.g. remodeling and new constructions) will also contribut
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