Alternative Chemical Products and Processing

Publication Date	June 2008
Publisher	BCC Research
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Summary

Study Goals And Objectives

This Study Intends To Provide A Comprehensive And Detailed Analysis Of The Current And Forecasted Market Through 2013 For Alternative Chemicals And Processes That Have Emerged From The Green Chemistry Movement. Green Chemistry Principles Promote Products And Processes That Are Less Harmful To Humans And The Environment, Rely On Renewable Resources, And Offer Cost Efficiency To The Manufacturer And Customers. This Study Contributes Information And Data That Provide A Total Picture Of The Industry Presented Herein.

The Study Intends To Correlate Data That Has Been Calculated From Many Sources, Including Manufacturers That Participate In This Market. The Objective Of This Study Is To Provide A Comprehensive Look At The Alternative Chemical Product And Process Industry With Detailed Information On Manufacturers; Product Markets From Feedstocks To End-Use; Regulations; Patents; Government, Academic And Commercial Developments; And The Global Marketplace.

Reasons For Doing The Study

This Study Is Intended To Provide A Comprehensive Overview Of The Market For Alternative Chemical Products And Processes. Public Concern Over Pollution And The Negative Impact On The Environment From Chemical Production Has Stimulated A Growing Demand For Products That Promote Good Environmental Habits And Generate Less Waste, Create Less Pollution, And Promote Sustainability. The Chemical Industry Is Responsible For Tens Of Thousands Of Products That Are Used By Consumers On A Daily Basis. It, Therefore, Has A Huge Impact On Our Environment From The Raw Materials Used To The Consumption Of Finished Products And The Final Disposal Of Product Waste. An Emerging Industry Focus Based On The Principles Of Green Chemistry Illustrates That Technology Is Shifting From A Resource To A Knowledge-Based Industry As Manufacturers, Suppliers And Customers Become Increasingly Aware Of How To Make Products Better While Using Less Material Resources And Producing Less Toxic Products And Byproducts.

This Timely Bcc Study Details The Markets For Alternative Chemical Products That Include Biomass Feedstocks, Biobased Chemical Products, And End-Use Alternative Chemical Products Along With Processing Technology. It Compares The Alternative And Traditional Chemical Market, Highlighting The Move Away From Petrochemicals As A Primary Feedstock. The International Arena, Regulatory Environment, And Technology That Directly Affect Opportunities For Alternative Chemical Products Are Extensively Reviewed. The Report Covers A Broad Spectrum Of The Chemical Industry And Provides A Cohesive Picture Of The Overall Alternative Chemical Product Market With Forecasts Through 2013.

Intended Audience

This Study Should Be Of Interest To Anyone Involved Directly In The Chemical Industry Or Interested In Industrial Markets. Manufacturers That Are Included In The Chemical Supply Chain, Both Downstream And Upstream, Will Find Vital Data And Analysis On How The Market Is Transitioning For A More Competitive Marketplace. Those In Chemical Management And Operations Will Find This Study Useful For Information Concerning New Processes And Development That Help Create More Efficient Standards. This Report Also Will Give Chemical Customers Insightful Information Into Alternative Product Choices And The Reason Why Alternative Chemical Products Are Quality And Cost-Effective Choices.

Likewise, Those Participating In Research And Development Activities Through Academic Institutions, Government Programs, Or Private Sector Initiatives Are Presented With New Developments And Technological Advances In Potential New Products And Applications. Investors, Banks, And Legislators And Others That Require Information About Alternative Chemical Markets And Sustainable Alternatives Will Be Able To Use This Study To Assess The Economic And Environmental Benefits Of This Emerging Chemical Industry Segment.

Scope Of Report

This Timely Bcc Study Details The Markets For Alternative Chemical Products That Include Biomass Feedstocks, Biobased Chemical Intermediate Products, And End-Use Alternative Chemical Products Along With Processing Technology. It Compares The Alternative And Traditional Chemical Market, Highlighting The Move Away From Petrochemicals As A Primary Feedstock. The International Arena, Regulatory Environment, And Technology That Directly Affect Opportunities For Alternative Chemical Products Are Extensively Reviewed. Major Product Manufacturers Are Profiled And End-Use Markets Are Reviewed. Information Concerning New Technology And Processing Developments Are Extensively Discussed. Detailed Forecasts And Analysis Provide Vital Market Information On Product Sales, Cost Savings Alternatives, And International Opportunities In A Comprehensive Manner.

Market Forecasts Are Included For All Product Categories For U.S. Production As Well As Global Production. The Historical And Current Significance Of Government Regulations, Patents, And Research And Development (R&D) Will Be Reviewed In Their Vital Role In Effecting The Market Dynamics Of The Alternative Chemical Market With Emphasis On Future Product Sales. Information Concerning U.S. Exports And Leading Globalized Companies Will Be Analyzed. The Report Covers A Broad Spectrum Of The Chemical Industry And Provides A Cohesive Picture Of The Overall Alternative Chemical Product Market With Forecasts Through 2013.

Information Sources

This Report Is Based On Examining And Calculating Information From A Variety Of Sources To Obtain Data That Is Balanced In Regard To Historical Statistics And Future Predictions. This Study Forecasts The Market's Growth Through 2013, And Includes Data For Manufacturer Sales; Biobased Feedstock, Biobased Chemicals, And End-Use Products; And The Effect Of Market Dynamics, Regulation, And Technology On Product Sales. Information Is Provided In Terms Of Manufacturer's Products, Sales, And Other Vital Information. Market Forecasts Are Expressed In Current Dollar Values And Market Share Percentages Forecasted Through 2013. Information Sources Are Also Included That Enlighten The Reader About The Alternative Chemical Product Market In Broader Terms. This Study Is Based On Extensive Research From A Number Of Sources. These Include Government Agency Resources, Such As The Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) And Department Of Energy (Doe); Department Of Agriculture (Usda); U.S. Trade Commission; And National And International Trade Associations And Journals And Technical And Product Information From Manufacturers, Patent Examination, Legislators, And Researchers, And Many Organizations.

Analyst Credentials

Throughout Her Career As A Researcher, Analyst, And Writer, Leslie Burk's Expertise Focuses On The Synergy Of Business And The Environment. Her Experience Includes An Emphasis On The Presentation And Synthesis Of Data And Information For A Variety Of Recipients Including Organizations, Government Officials, Private Business And Industrial Representatives. Ms. Burk's Environmental Experiences Spans From Working For One Of The Largest National Waste Companies And Dealing With Issues Pertaining To Landfill Activity, Industrial And Special Waste Markets And Regulation, And Other Waste Management Activities To Focusing On Communication Strategies For A Regional Environmental Organization Focusing On Water Quality Issues, Policy, And Monitoring And Research Activities.

Content

Introduction
Study Goals And Objectives
Reasons For Doing The Study
Intended Audience
Scope Of Report
Information Sources
Analyst Credentials
Related Reports
Bcc Online Services
Disclaimer
Summary
Summary Table Total U.S. Production Of End-Use Alternative Chemical Products, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Summary Figure A Alternative Chemicals Comparison As A Percentage Of Total Chemical End-Use Production, 2008 (%)
Summary Figure B Alternative Chemicals Comparison As A Prcentage Of Total Chemical End-Use Production, 2013 (%)
Overview
History Of The Chemical Industry
From Plants To Fossil Fuel Chemicals
Green Chemistry Beginnings
The Chemical Industry
Table Representative Chemical Product Market ($ Billions)
Need For Alternative Chemical Products
Environmentally Benign Chemicals
Green Initiatives
Twelve Principles Of Green Chemistry
Twelve Principles (Continued)
Environmental Impact
Pollution Prevention
Sustainability Issues
Dependence On Fossil Fuels
Waste Generation And Byproducts
Emission Standards
Non-Renewable Resources
Ozone Depleting Substances
Major Biomass Feedstocks
Major Biobased Alternative Chemicals
Major End Products Of Alternative Chemical Manufacturing
Major Alternative Chemical Processes
Manufacturers
Sales Opportunities
Forecasting Product Sales
Products
Feedstocks
Definition Of Feedstocks Used In Alternative Chemical Production
Feedstock Categories
Table Total U.S. Crop And Waste Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Tons)
Table Total U.S. Biomass Feedstock Production For Biobased Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Crop-Based Feedstocks
Table Total U.S. Crop-Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Tons)
Table Total U.S. Crop-Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Corn
Soy-Based Feedstocks
Perennial Grasses
Sugar Crops
Sucrose
Specialty Sucrose Esters
Miscellaneous Plant Crops
Miscellaneous Grain Crops
Woody Crops
Microbial Feedstocks
Table Total U.S. Microbial Biomass Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Microorganism Biomass Feedstocks
Enzymes
Celluloses And Hydrolyses
Biotechnology Trends
Waste Biomass Feedstocks
Table Total U.S. Waste-Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Tons)
Table Total U.S. Waste-Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Crop Waste
Wood Residues
Industrial Waste
Municipal Solid Waste Residues
Biomass Feedstock Negatives
Future Feedstock Sales
Biobased Chemical Products
Traditional Chemical Products
Inorganic Chemical Products
Organic Chemical Products
Alternative Chemical Products Versus Petrochemical Products
Petrochemical Industry
Oil And Gas Prices A Major Factor
Cost Of Processing Chemicals
Table Cost Of Processing Chemicals, Petrochemical Vs. Biobased Alternative Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Figure Cost Of Processing Chemicals, Petrochemical Vs. Biobased Alternative Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Biobased Alternative Chemical Product Market
Novel Properties
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Chemicals, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Figure U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 (%)
Alternative Chemical Use Of Biomass Feedstocks
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Chemicals, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Chemicals, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Figure Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Table Biobased Alternative Chemical Use Of Crop-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Chemical Use Of Waste-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Chemical Use Of Microbial Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Biobased Bulk Alternative Chemical Market
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Bulk Chemicals, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Bulk Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Figure U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Bulk Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 (%)
Organic Acids
Lactic Acid
Glycerol
Ethanol
Miscellaneous Solvents
Miscellaneous Resins
Other Bulk Chemicals
Feedstocks Used In Alternative Bulk Chemical Production
Table Biobased Bulk Use Of Biomass Feedstocks, Through - ($ Millions)
Table Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Bulk Chemicals And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Figure Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Bulk Chemicals And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Bulk Chemicals, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Figure Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Bulk Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Table Biobased Bulk Use Of Crop-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table Biobased Alternative Bulk Chemical Use Of Waste-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table Biobased Alternative Bulk Chemical Use Of Microbial Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Biobased Specialty And Fine Alternative Chemical Market
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Specialty/Fine Chemicals, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Figure U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 (%)
Specialty Fine Chemicals
Agrochemicals
Enzymes
Table Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemical Use Of Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemicals And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Figure Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Specialty/Fine Chemicals And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Specialty/Fine Chemicals, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Figure Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Specialty/Fine Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Table Biobased Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemical Use Of Crop- Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Specialty/Fine Alternative Chemical Use Of Waste-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemical Use Of Microbial Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Biobased Polymer Alternative Chemical Market
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Polymers, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Polymers, Comparison By Category, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Figure U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Polymers, Comparison By Category, 2008 (%)
Polylactic Acid (Pla)
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (Pha)
, Propanediol (Pdo)
Starch Polymers
Cellulose Polymer
Other Polymers
Microbial Sources And Polymers
Table Biobased Polymer Use Of Of Biomass Feedstock, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Polymers And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Figure Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Polymers And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Polymers, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Figure Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Polymers Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Table Biobased Alternative Polymer Chemical Use Of Crop-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Polymer Chemical Use Of Waste-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Polymer Chemical Use Of Microbial Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Market By Alternative Chemical End-Use Products
Forecasts On Sales For Alternative Chemical End-Use Products
Table Total U.S. Production Of End-Use Alternative Chemical Products, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Forecasts On Sales For (Continued)
Table Alternative Chemical End-Use Products Comparison As A Percentage Of Total Chemical End-Use Production, 2008 And 2013 ($ Billions, %)
Figure Alternative Chemicals End-Use Product Shares Of Total Alternative End-Use Products, 2008 (%)
Figure Alternative Chemicals End-Use Product Shares Of Total Alternative End-Use Products, 2013 (%)
Forecasts On Sales For (Continued)
Alternative End-Use Product Categories
Alternative Plastics
Biobased And Biodegradable Plastic Technology
Resins, Polyesters, And Plastics
Specialty Plastics
Table Alternative Plastics Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Pharmaceutical Products
New Drug Therapies
Table Alternative Pharmaceutical Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Packaging
Table Alternative Packaging Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Cleaning Products
Vegetable Cleaners
Table Alternative Packaging Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Personal Care Products
Table Alternative Personal Care Products Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Agrochemicals
Fertilizers
Biodegradable Waste To Compost
Table Alternative Agrochemical Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Detergents
Alternative Detergent Offerings
Table Alternative Detergent Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Painting And Coatings
Table Alternative Paint And Coatings Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Adhesive Products
Table Alternative Adhesives Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Lubricants
Table Alternative Lubricants Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Pigments And Dyes Products
Table Alternative Pigments And Dyes Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Alternative Ink Products
Soy Based Inks
Table Alternative Inks Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Soy Based Inks (Continued)
Technology
Table Technology Development And Its Significance To The Chemical Industry
Pollution Prevention And Cost Savings
Research And Development
Microbial Research
Life-Cycle Assessment
Chemical Processes
Process Efficiencies And Product Stewardship
Nontraditional Chemical Processing
Important Research Areas
Figure Diagram Of A Typical Chemical Manufacturing Process
Creating Robust Measurement Techniques
Chemical Pathways
Reagents
Solvents
Water
Ionic Liquids
Supercritical Fluids
Catalysts
Fermentation
Bioprocessing
Biorefineries
Computational Design
Product And Processes Research And Development
Commercial Product And Process R&D
Cargill And Novozymes
Natureworks, Llc
Rohm And Haas And Novasep
Ashland Inc.
Metabolix
Ashland Inc. And Cargill
The Dow Chemical Company And Crystalsev
Vertec Biosolvents, Inc.
Meredian, Inc.
Dupont
Academic Product And Process R & D
Rice University
University Of Oregon
Polytechnic University
University Of California
Georgia Institute Of Technology
Iowa State University
National Science Foundation (Nsf) Academic R&D
Georgia Institute Of Technology
University Of South Florida
University Of Texas At Arlington
Oregon State University
Illinois Wesleyan University
University Of New Mexico
Government R & D
U.S. Department Of Agriculture (Usda)
Agriculture Research Service (Ars)
Ars: valuable Polysaccharide-Based Products From Sugar Beet Pulp And Citrus Peel
Ars: industrial Products From New Crops
Department Of Energy
Office Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy - Biomass Program
Office Of Scienceoffice Of Basic Energy Sciences
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
value-Added Products From Hemicellulose Utilization In Dry-Mill Ethanol Plants
isosorbide Production
Oak Ridge National Laboratorythe Plant Genomics Group
Patents
Patents By Company
Table Patents By Company
Patents By Company (Continued)
Table Patents Issued By Technology And Year, 2005-2007
Patent Review
U.S. Patent No. ,320,077: Lactic Acid Processing; Methods; Arrangements; And Product
U.S. Patent No. ,656,682: Polymer Composition Comprising Esterified Starch And Esterified Cellulose
U.S. Patent No. ,217,545: Method For Production Of Lactic Acid
U.S. Patent No. ,294,486: Enzymatic Process For The Synthesis Of Organo- Fluorine Compounds
U.S. Patent No. ,247,230: Electrochemical Synthesis And Processing Of Conducting Polymers In Supercritical Media
U.S. Patent No. ,,804: Biological Systems For Manufacture Of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Polymers Containing -Hydroxyacids
U.S. Patent No. ,285,523: Enzyme-Containing Granule And Detergent Composition
U.S. Patent No. ,309,805: Method And System To Contact An Ionic Liquid Catalyst With Oxygen To Improve A Chemical Reaction
U.S. Patent No. ,275,572: Eco Tire
U.S. Patent No. ,275,572: Eco Tire (Continued)
Industry Structure And Market Competition
Market Dynamics For Alternative Chemical Products
Market Drivers
Alternative Chemical Costs
Product Price
Regulations
Environmental Drivers
Research And Development
Table Alternative Chemical R&D Expenditures Versus Marketing Expenditures, 2008 (%)
Government Fund Of R&D
Capital Investment Essential
Competitive Strategies
Branding
Environmental Image
Chemical Industry Voluntary Programs
Responsible Care
Economies Of Scale
Alliances
Production Innovation
Companies
Biotechnology And Life Sciences Industries
Agriculture Industry
Biomass Feedstock Processors Market Share
Table Biomass Feedstock Processors Market Share Comparison, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Figure Biomass Feedstock Processors Market Share Comparison, By Tier 2008 (%)
Alternative Chemical Manufacturers Market Share
Table Biobased Chemical Manufacturers Market Share Comparison, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Figure Biobased Chemical Manufactures Market Share Comparison, By Tier, 2008 (%)
Company Size
Small To Medium Companies
Leadership
Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
Table Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners, 20052007
Supply Chain Management
Global Competition
International Market
International Market Dynamics
Foreign Investment
Challenged By Developing Regions
Globalization
Supply And Demand
Global Environmental Awareness
A Shift To Biobased And Biotechnologies
U.S. Exports
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Productsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Plastics Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Pharmaceuticals Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Packaging Productsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
U.S. Exports
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Cleaning Productsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Personal Care Productsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Agrochemicals Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Detergentsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Painting & Coatings Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
U.S. Exports
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Adhesivesexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Lubricantsxports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Pigments And Dyes Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Inks Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Worldwide Regional Markets
Table Worldwide Regional Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Products, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table Global Comparison Of Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Production, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Figure Global Comparison Of Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Production, 2008 (%)
Table Global Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Products, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Asia Pacific
China
Chinas Environmental Regulations
Japan
Industrial Versus Developing Regions
Industrialized Countries
Advanced Technology
International Regulation And Agreements
European Union Regulation
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization And Restriction Of Chemicals (Reach)
The Kyoto Protocol
United National Global Compact
International Companies
International Commercial Developments
Akzo Nobel And Ici
Bayer
Basf
Braskem
Croda
Crystalsev
Dsm
Indorama
Neochim
Novamont
Novozymes A/S
Phb Industrial S.A.
Plantic
Purac
Rhodia
Roquette And Dsm
Solanic
Solvay
Tate & Lyle
Teijin Group
Financing And Export Assistance
Ex-Im Bank
Export Working Capital Program
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Commercial Banks
Regulation
Historical Significance
State And Federal Interactions
Epcra
Epas Green Chemistry Focus
The Clean Air Act
Water Pollution Control Act
Clean Water Act
Clean Water Act Amendments
Resource Conservation And Recovery Act
cradle-To-Grave Control Of Hazardous Waste
Pollution Prevention Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
Microbial Products Of Biotechnology; Final Regulations Underthe Toxic Substance Control Act
Tsca Inventory Nomenclature And Reporting For Enzymes
Biomass Research And Development Act Of 2000
Biomass Research And
The Food, Conservation, And Energy Act Of 2008
New Developments In Regulation
H.R. Green Chemistry Research And Development Act Of 2007
S.2global Change Research Improvement Act Of 2007
S.1884 Harvesting Energy Act Of 2007
H.R.3775 Industrial Energy Efficiency Research And Development Act Of 2007
Hr 2752 Market Incentives For Biobased Products Act Of 2007
Company Profiles
Ag Processing Inc.
Archer Daniels Midland Company (Adm)
Ashland Inc.
Cereplast
Codexis, Inc.
The Dow Chemical Co.
Dupont
Eastman Chemical Co.
Genencor Division, Danisco Us Inc.
Metabolix
National Starch And Chemical Company
Natureworks Llc
Penford Corp.
Rohm And Haas
Tate & Lyle
Verenium Corporation
Vertec Biosolvents, Inc
Appendix: References
Works Cited
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Summary Table Total U.S. Production Of End-Use Alternative Chemical Products, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table Representative Chemical Product Market ($ Billions)
Table Total U.S. Crop And Waste Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Tons)
Table Total U.S. Biomass Feedstock Production For Biobased Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Crop-Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Tons)
Table Total U.S. Crop-Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Microbial Biomass Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Waste-Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Tons)
Table Total U.S. Waste-Based Feedstock Production For Chemical Manufacturing, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Cost Of Processing Chemicals, Petrochemical Vs. Biobased Alternative Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Chemicals, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Chemicals, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Chemicals, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Table Biobased Alternative Chemical Use Of Crop-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Chemical Use Of Waste-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Chemical Use Of Microbial Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Bulk Chemicals, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Bulk Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Table Biobased Bulk Use Of Biomass Feedstocks, Through - ($ Millions)
Table Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Bulk Chemicals And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Bulk Chemicals, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Table Biobased Bulk Use Of Crop-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table Biobased Alternative Bulk Chemical Use Of Waste-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table Biobased Alternative Bulk Chemical Use Of Microbial Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Specialty/Fine Chemicals, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Table Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemical Use Of Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemicals And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Specialty/Fine Chemicals, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Table Biobased Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemical Use Of Crop- Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Specialty/Fine Alternative Chemical Use Of Waste-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemical Use Of Microbial Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Polymers, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Polymers, Comparison By Category, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Table Biobased Polymer Use Of Of Biomass Feedstock, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Polymers And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Table Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Polymers, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Table Biobased Alternative Polymer Chemical Use Of Crop-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Polymer Chemical Use Of Waste-Based Biomass Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Biobased Alternative Polymer Chemical Use Of Microbial Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Total U.S. Production Of End-Use Alternative Chemical Products, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table Alternative Chemical End-Use Products Comparison As A Percentage Of Total Chemical End-Use Production, 2008 And 2013 ($ Billions, %)
Table Alternative Plastics Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Pharmaceutical Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Packaging Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Packaging Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Personal Care Products Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Agrochemical Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Detergent Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Paint And Coatings Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Adhesives Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Lubricants Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Pigments And Dyes Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Alternative Inks Use Of Biobased Feedstocks, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
Table Technology Development And Its Significance To The Chemical Industry
Table Patents By Company
Table Patents Issued By Technology And Year, 2005-2007
Table Alternative Chemical R&D Expenditures Versus Marketing Expenditures, 2008 (%)
Table Biomass Feedstock Processors Market Share Comparison, 2008 ($ Millions, %)
Table Biobased Chemical Manufacturers Market Share Comparison, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Table Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners, 20052007
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Productsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Plastics Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Pharmaceuticals Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Packaging Productsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Cleaning Productsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Personal Care Productsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Agrochemicals Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Detergentsexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Painting & Coatings Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Adhesivesexports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Lubricantsxports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Pigments And Dyes Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table U.S. Production Of Alternative Inks Exports/Imports, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table Worldwide Regional Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Products, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Table Global Comparison Of Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Production, 2008 ($ Billions, %)
Table Global Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Products, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
Summary Figure A Alternative Chemicals Comparison As A Percentage Of Total Chemical End-Use Production, 2008 (%)
Summary Figure B Alternative Chemicals Comparison As A Prcentage Of Total Chemical End-Use Production, 2013 (%)
Figure Cost Of Processing Chemicals, Petrochemical Vs. Biobased Alternative Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Figure U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 (%)
Figure Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Figure U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Bulk Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 (%)
Figure Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Bulk Chemicals And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions)
Figure Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Bulk Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Figure U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Specialty/Fine Chemicals, Comparison By Category, 2008 (%)
Figure Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Specialty/Fine Chemicals And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions)
Figure Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Specialty/Fine Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Figure U.S. Production Of Biobased Alternative Polymers, Comparison By Category, 2008 (%)
Figure Comparison Of Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Altlernative Polymers And Total Biobased Feedstock Market, 2008 ($ Millions)
Figure Total U.S. Production Of Biobased Feedstocks For Production Of Alternative Polymers Chemicals, 2008 (%)
Figure Alternative Chemicals End-Use Product Shares Of Total Alternative End-Use Products, 2008 (%)
Figure Alternative Chemicals End-Use Product Shares Of Total Alternative End-Use Products, 2013 (%)
Figure Diagram Of A Typical Chemical Manufacturing Process
Figure Biomass Feedstock Processors Market Share Comparison, By Tier 2008 (%)
Figure Biobased Chemical Manufactures Market Share Comparison, By Tier, 2008 (%)
Figure Global Comparison Of Production Of Alternative Chemical End-Use Production, 2008 (%)