| Formaldehyde Derivative | End Use Applications |
|---|---|
| Urea Formaldehyde Resins (UF) | Adhesives and Coatings for Wood Products |
| Phenol Formaldehyde Resins (PF) | Adhesives and Coatings for Wood Products |
| Melamine Formaldehyde Resin (MF) | Adhesives and Coatings for Wood Products |
| Polyoxymethylene/Polyacetal (POM) | Automotive parts, household/electronic appliances, building products |
| Polyols | |
| Pentaerythritol | Paint resins, synthetic lubricants, explosive precursor |
| Trimethylolpropane (TMP) | Paint resins, synthetic lubricants, explosive precursor |
| Neopentylglycol (NPG) | Urethane coatings, polyurethane foams |
| Trimethylolethane (TME) | Coatings |
| 1,4 Butanediol (1,4 BDO) | THF, g-butylrolactone, PBT, Lycra™ |
| Methylenebis (4-phenyl isocyanate)/Methyl diisocyanate (MDI) | Rigid urethane foams, elastic fibers, elastomers |
| Paraformaldehyde | Resin manufacture |
| Hexamethylenetetramine (Hexamine or HDTA) | Thermosetting catalyst for phenolic resins, RDX (cyclonite) high explosives, molding compounds, rubber vulcanization accelerators, animal medication |
| Others | |
| Glyphosate | Herbicide (e.g. Roundup™) |
| Extraction Solvent | Isoprene Rubbers |
| Pyridines | Agricultural chemicals, herbicides |
| Chelating Agents (EDTA and NTA) | Industrial & household cleaners, water treatment |
| Acrylics | Plastics |
| Nitroparaffin | Plasticizers |
| UF based controlled release fertilizers, UF Concentrates | Fertilizers |
| Formaldehyde-alcohol solutions | UF and MF resins |
| Tetraoxane | Textile treatment |
| Dimethylol dihydroxyethylene | Permanent Press textiles |
| Formaldehyde and Other Derivatives | Fungicides |
| Embalming fluids | |
| Silage preservatives | |
| Disinfectants | |
| Corrosion inhibitor | |
| Hydrogen sulfide scavenger | |
| Biocide in oil production operations (drilling, waterflood, and enhanced oil recovery) |
Growth in formaldehyde demand typically follows GDP growth on a global basis. Asia accounts for more than half of world demand and China more than half of Asian demand. Global growth in formaldehyde demand will predominantly be in Asia but modest growth will also be seen in North America and Europe, servicing local consumers.
MMSA maintains a detailed global database of formaldehyde producers and consumers. It has provided one-off, proprietary studies into this global industry and specific companies operating within it. MMSA can assist companies or financial institutions with existing investments or looking to make future investments in this industry. MMSA can provide an efficient and objective assessment of the outlook for that investment in several forms:
Market (Supply and Demand) Analysis
- Price Outlook / Margin Analysis
- Technology Review
- Valuation
- Viability, Pre-Feasibility Assessments