Dec 11, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Global Acetone Market 2017-2021: Growing Demand for Epoxy Resins in Wind Energy Sector Spurs Consumption of BPA - Research and Markets

The "Global Acetone Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The report forecasts the global acetone market to grow at a CAGR of 3.34% during the period 2017-2021.

The report, Global Acetone Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is Growing use of polycarbonate (manufactured using BPA) in automotive industry. There is an increasing use of polycarbonate as a substitute for glass and metal in the automotive industry. Polycarbonate is increasingly becoming a material of choice for lighting applications such as light housings and headlamp lenses and bezels, which require exceptional light transparency and high temperature and impact resistance.

According to the report, one of the major drivers for this market is Growing demand for epoxy resins in wind energy sector spurs consumption of BPA. Large volumes of epoxy resins are used in the synthesis of composites and substances such as adhesives. These are consumed extensively to manufacture rotor blades and other mechanical components in wind turbines. At present, most of the wind blade manufacturers prefer BPA-based epoxy resins owing to their better adhesion and properties, such as lightweight, reduced shrinkage after cooling, and fatigue resistance.

Key vendors

  • BASF
  • CEPSA
  • The Dow Chemical Company
  • INEOS
  • Royal Dutch Shell

Other prominent vendors

  • Shanghai Sinopec Mitsui Chemicals
  • Honeywell International
  • Prasol Chemicals

Key Topics Covered:

Part 01: Executive Summary

Part 02: Scope Of The Report

Part 03: Research Methodology

Part 04: Introduction

Part 05: Market Landscape

Part 06: Market Sizing

Part 07: Five Forces Analysis

Part 08: Market Segmentation By End-User

Part 09: Regional Landscape

Part 10: Decision Framework

Part 11: Drivers And Challenges

Part 12: Market Trends

Part 13: Vendor Landscape

Part 14: Vendor Analysis

Part 15: Appendix

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