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Phenol ............................................................................................................................... 13
Bisphenol A ....................................................................................................................... 15
Epichlorohydrin ................................................................................................................. 16
Polyurethanes: MDI ........................................................................................................... 17
Polyurethanes: TDI ........................................................................................................... 19
Styrene.............................................................................................................................. 21
Butadiene .......................................................................................................................... 23
Acrylic Acid ....................................................................................................................... 25
Vinyl Acetate Monomer ..................................................................................................... 27
Titanium Dioxide ............................................................................................................... 29
6. New Technology and Market Opportunities
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
Selected ThemesNew Technologies and Opportunities ................................................... 3
Cost Reduction.................................................................................................................... 6
Meeting Regulatory RequirementsCurrent and Future ..................................................... 7
Corrosion Protection.......................................................................................................... 11
Self-healing ....................................................................................................................... 12
Energy and Fuel Savings .................................................................................................. 13
7. Sustainability and Greening Issues: Meaning and Trends
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
People, Planet, Profits ......................................................................................................... 4
Sustainability, Nature and Human Nature.......................................................................... 11
Where to Begin ................................................................................................................. 17
So, What Color is Green? ............................................................................................... 20
8. Architectural Coatings
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1
Sector Analysis ................................................................................................................... 2
End-Use Markets ................................................................................................................ 8
Market Trends and Drivers ................................................................................................ 21
Channels of Distribution .................................................................................................... 34
Retail Sales of Paint .......................................................................................................... 50
Regional Differences ......................................................................................................... 52
Market Forecast ................................................................................................................ 60
Industry Structure (Porter/Five Force) Analysis ............................................................... 62
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