Stringent environmental regulations drive emulsion polymers market

Citation

(2005), "Stringent environmental regulations drive emulsion polymers market", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 34 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2005.12934bab.007

Stringent environmental regulations drive emulsion polymers market

Stringent environmental regulations drive emulsion polymers market

Keywords: Environmental regulations, Paints, Polymers

The strict environmental regulations present in most European countries is still an important driver of market growth for emulsion polymers, despite the fact that the market has had to cope with numerous challenges such as rising raw material and energy costs recently. According to latest analysis from Frost & Sullivan, the market is expected to increase from EUR 3.15 billion in 2003 to EUR 4.19 billion in 2010 at a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1 percent. Revenue growth is likely to be price-driven in the short term and volume-driven in the long run. In addition to having to abide by legislation, end-users are also becoming increasingly aware of the adverse effects of volatile organic compounds (VOC) present in most solvent-based products, a factor that is also impacting the market positively.

“Water-based emulsion polymers are particularly well-placed to take advantage of this situation, due to their almost negligible VOC emissions since water is used as the medium for dispersion in them,” remarks Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Hariharan (http://chemicals.frost.com). “This is expected to be a major driving factor for the growth of emulsions over the long term, especially in applications such as paints and coatings.”

For more details about the European Markets for Emulsion Polymers, visit the web site: http://chemicals.frost.com