Antiseptics and Disinfectants

Wellesley, Mass—According to a new technical market research report, ANTISEPTICS AND DISINFECTANTS (CHM052A) from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), the global market for antiseptic and disinfectant technology was worth $2.8 billion in 2007 and $3.1 billion in 2008. This will increase to over $4.9 billion in 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%.

The market is broken down into the segments of phenols and derivatives; biguanides, amidines and quaternary compounds; silver and iodine compounds; aldehydes, alcohols and oxidizing agents; and others. Aldehydes, alcohols and oxidizing agents have the largest share of the market, worth $1.2 billion in 2008. This is expected to increase at a CAGR of 9.2% to reach $1.9 billion in 2013. 

Biguanides, amidines and quaternary compounds have the second largest market share, generating $873.9 million in 2008. This should reach $1.6 billion in 2013, for a CAGR of 12.2%. Phenol and derivatives have the third largest market segment, worth $784.3 million in 2008. This segment is expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.8% to reach $990.4 million in 2013.

Antiseptics and disinfectants are widely used in healthcare settings and in various industries, as mandated by governmental regulations. These products are becoming increasingly popular with consumers as well, due to increasing awareness of the danger of microbes.

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Along with the increasing use of antiseptics and disinfectants, consumers are demanding products that are safe, convenient, easy to use and easy to stock. Manufacturers are increasingly targeting application-specific products in order to meet consumer demand.

The antiseptics and disinfectant market is comprised of a number of branded as well as generic products that typically target a large and growing population. The U.S. is the world leader in the antiseptics and disinfectants market.