Contents:

1. OVERVIEW OF BIOCIDES IN ANTISEPTICS & STERILANTS 1.1 Market Dimensions by Application 1.2 Market Dimensions by Region 1.3 Requirements of a Biocide 1.4 End-User Analysis (Biocide Customers) 1.5 Biocide Comparison 1.6 Biocide Consumption 1.7 Distribution Channels 1.8 Biocide Manufacturers 1.9 Value Added Analysis 1.10 Regulatory Analysis 1.11 Trends within Biocides 1.12 Future Growth for Biocides 2. INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY OF BIOCIDES IN ANTISEPTICS 2.1 Objectives 2.2 Methodology 2.3 Accuracy of the information 2.4 Definitions 3. GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS FOR BIOCIDES IN ANTISEPTICS 3.1 Biocides in Antiseptics – America 3.1.1 Executive Summary 3.1.2 Target Market 3.1.3 Biocide Comparison (Application Rate, Price) 3.1.4 Biocide Consumption at Active Manufacture and Formulated Level 3.1.5 Margin Analysis for Biocides along the Supply Chain 3.1.6 Biocide Suppliers in $ Million 3.1.7 End-user Analysis 3.1.8 Leading End-users and Biocides used 3.2 Biocides in Antiseptics – Asia 3.2.1 Executive Summary 3.2.2 Target Market 3.2.3 Biocide Comparison (Application Rate, Price) 3.2.4 Biocide Consumption at Active Manufacture and Formulated Level 3.2.5 Margin Analysis for Biocides along the Supply Chain 3.2.6 Biocide Suppliers in $ Million 3.2.7 End-user Analysis 3.2.8 Leading End-users and Biocides used 3.3 Biocides in Antiseptics – Europe 3.3.1 Executive Summary 3.3.2 Target Market 3.3.3 Biocide Comparison (Application Rate, Price) 3.3.4 Biocide Consumption at Active Manufacture and Formulated Level 3.3.5 Margin Analysis for Biocides along the Supply Chain 3.3.6 Biocide Suppliers in $ Million 3.3.7 End-user Analysis 3.3.8 Leading End-users and Biocides used 4. PROFILE OF SUPPLIERS FOR BIOCIDES IN ANTISEPTICS List of Tables in Biocides Report BIOCIDES ANALYSIS WITHIN THE GLOBAL ANTISEPTICS INDUSTRY Table 1: Global Biocide Consumption by Application 2006 Table 2: Global Biocide Consumption by Region 2006 Table 3: Global Biocide Distribution by Channel in 2006 Table 4: Number of Interviews completed per Application Table 5: Biocide Sales by Region for Antiseptics Table 6: Biocide Sales by Type Table 7: Projected Sales of Biocides in Global Antiseptics Table 8: Comparison of major Biocides used in Antiseptics AMERICA Table 9: Biocide sales by Type within Antiseptics for America Table 10: Biocide sales by Supplier within Antiseptics for America Table 11: Consumption of Biocides by Type in Antiseptics for America Table 12: Consumption of Biocides within Antiseptics at Manufacture and end user level for America Table 13: America Biocide Supplier Sales in $ Million Table 14: Distribution Channel for Biocides in America Table 15: Consumption of Antiseptics in America by % Table 16: Leading suppliers of Antiseptics in America ASIA PACIFIC Table 17: Biocide Sales by Type for Antiseptics in Asia Pacific Table 18: Biocide Sales by Supplier in Asia Pacific Table 19: Consumption of Biocides by Type in Antiseptics for Asia Pacific Table 20: Consumption of Biocides within Antiseptics at Manufacture and end user level for Asia Pacific Table 21: Asia Pacific Biocide Supplier Sales in $ Million Table 22: Distribution Channel for Biocides in Asia Pacific Table 23: Consumption of Antiseptics in Asia Pacific in % by Geographical region Table 24: Global Volume Consumption by end use in % in Asia Pacific EUROPE Table 25: Biocide Sales by Type for Antiseptics in Europe Table 26: Biocide Sales by Supplier in Europe Table 27: Consumption of Biocides by Type in Antiseptics for Europe Table 28: Consumption of Biocides within Antiseptics at Manufacture and end user level for Europe Table 29: Biocide sales by Supplier within Antiseptics for Europe Table 30: Distribution Channel for Biocides in Europe Table 31: Consumption of Antiseptics in Europe by % Table 32: Leading suppliers of Antiseptics in Europe

Summary:

The biocides industry had a difficult year as margins are being squeezed by increasing raw material and energy costs. In addition, the biocides industry has to contend with increasing regulatory pressures and generic competition from China and India. Most biocide active ingredient manufacturers are "positive" on this market due to favourable trends, and while it may be difficult to develop new active ingredients, there is a lot of development work going on to find the right combination of actives and new formulations to adapt to end-user demands. The global consumption of biocides in Antiseptics and Sterilants was $ 265 million at active manufacture level in 2006, 40 % growth on 1996. This performance reflects not only end industry growth, regulatory and technological changes but also the growing use of biocides as hygiene aids e.g. silver in medical devices & plasters. Specialty biocides includes Alcohols, Chlorhexidine, Glutaraldehyde, Iodophers, Peracetic Acid, Phenolics, PHMB, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Silver and Triclosan. North America accounted for approximately 40% of this total. But several factors are combining to bring the total market value up and the North American percentage down, according to Biocide Information Limited. "Growth in the North American market has slowed down, but competition for market share among the leaders has only accelerated. Consolidation in the industry has really raised the stakes for companies like Basf, Bode, Ciba, Degussa, Dow, Henkel, FMC, Lonza, Mason, Stepan, Solvay, Schulke & Mayr, and they're looking to Countries in developing regions." Countries such as China, Eastern Europe, India and South America continue to offer growth opportunities as per capita income rises and human health issues are accorded more importance. In addition, basic biocide producers will rely more on specialty niches i.e. hygiene sector for growth. "With mature markets in the large consuming regions and generic products starting to affect the market environment, specialty niches will offer a profitable outlet for active ingredient manufacturers," according to Biocide Information Services. With increased attention to specialty market sectors and growing regional markets, Biocide companies are expected to introduce new formulations to address shifts in demand. In addition, these companies must also examine the specific needs of each regional market to adjust their strategies for growth accordingly.

Companies Mentioned

-Basf -Bode -Ciba -Degussa -Dow -Henkel -FMC -Lonza -Mason -Stepa -Solvay -Schulke & Mayr