Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/12/2016 -- Chlorinated paraffins, also called polychlorinated ns-alkanes, are produced by the chlorination of C10-C30 n-alkanes using molecular chlorine and liquid paraffin or solvents such as carbon tetrachloride. Chlorinated paraffins can also be produced by the chlorination of alpha-olefin.

The production process of chlorinated paraffins is patented by certain companies, including INOVYN. The patents exist for the use of catalysts or additives to prevent contamination, retarding the chlorination. The reaction is dependent on n-alkane and occurs between 122degF and 302degF under high pressures or in the presence of ultraviolet light. The residual chlorine and reaction products are separated from the solvent by gas sparging. Final products are mixtures that are viscous and colorless or yellowish dense oils - except for C20-C30 perchloric acids, which are solid and have a high chlorine content of approximately 70%.

Medium-chain paraffins are the most preferred chlorinated paraffins, in terms of volume consumption, across the target regions. This is attributable to their demand as secondary plasticizers in PVC compounding, which is the biggest end-user segment. It is followed by metal working fluids where short-chain chlorinated paraffins have been replaced by medium-chain variants due to environmental toxicity associated with short-chain chlorinated paraffins.

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Technavio's analysts forecast the global chlorinated paraffins market to grow at a CAGR of 4.44% during the period 2016-2020.

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The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global chlorinated paraffins market for 2016-2020.

To calculate the market size, the report considers the volume generated through the sales of chlorinated paraffins.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:

-APAC
-Europe
-North America
-ROW

Technavio's report, Global Chlorinated Paraffins Market 2016-2020, 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.

Key vendors

-Ajinomoto Fine-Techno Co. Inc.
-Caffaro Industrie SpA
-Dover Chemical Corp.
-INOVYN ChlorVinyls Ltd.
-JSC Kaustik

Other prominent vendors

-Aditya Birla Chemicals
-International Industrial Chemical Park (IICP)
-KLJ Group
-Kutch Chemical Industries
-Leuna Tenside
-Makwell Group
-NCP Chlorchem
-Quimica del Cinca
-Shiva Group India

Market driver

-Low threat of substitution in PVC industry
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Market challenge

-Hazardous properties
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Market trend

-Demand for low-cost flame retardants for polyethylene
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Key questions answered in this report

-What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
-What are the key market trends?
-What is driving this market?
-What are the challenges to market growth?
-Who are the key vendors in this market space?
-What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
-What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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Companies Mentioned in this Report: Ajinomoto Fine-Techno Co. Inc., Caffaro Industrie SpA, Dover Chemical Corp., INOVYN ChlorVinyls Ltd., JSC Kaustik, Aditya Birla Chemicals, International Industrial Chemical Park (IICP), KLJ Group, Kutch Chemical Industries, Leuna Tenside, Makwell Group, NCP Chlorchem, Quimica del Cinca, Shiva Group India.

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