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Article: Emulsion Polymer Demand to Reach 5.5 Billion Pounds.
- Article from:
- Paint & Coatings Industry
- Article date:
- June 1, 2001
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Emulsion polymer demand in the United States is expected to rise 5% annually to 5.5 million pounds in 2004. Market value is forecast to rise 5% per year to $4.8 billion, aided by shifts toward higher priced emulsions, particularly acrylics. Good opportunities are expected for acrylic, vinyl acrylic and styrene-butadiene latex emulsions as they outperform their primary end-use industries (e.g., paints, paper/paperboard, textiles, tufted carpets and rugs). Emulsion polymer demand will benefit in these applications from their good environmental profile. Emulsions also offer low cost, easy cleanup, good adhesion and flexibility, and abrasion resistance.
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