Demand to reach 4%/yr.

From: Purchasing | Date: November 4, 1999 | Copyright information

Demand for flame retardants is expected to reach more than 4%/yr, growing to 1.5 billion lb by 2003, according to a recent report by Cleveland, Ohio-based chemical market analysis firm, The Freedonia Group. The main reasons for this include expanding applications and safety and environmental regulations.

Environmental concerns over the use of halogenated compounds, including bromine, chlorine, and some phosphorus-based products, will deter future growth as end users opt ...

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