Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Overview
Western Market Research estimates that the Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Market was valued at USD XXXX million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX million by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
Industrial antifungal agents are specialty additives used to inhibit fungal growth, prevent discoloration, extend material life, and preserve product performance across plastics, coatings, textiles, pulp & paper, construction materials, and consumer goods. Market growth is driven by stricter hygiene and durability standards, rising demand for mold-resistant materials in humid climates, and innovation toward low-VOC, heavy-metal-free, and bio-based formulations.
This study integrates primary research (formulators, coatings manufacturers, textile processors, distributors) with secondary analysis (regulatory frameworks, historical adoption, materials science trends). The assessment evaluates efficacy, compatibility, regulatory compliance, cost-in-use, and regional demand.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Industrial Antifungal Agents Market
COVID-19 caused short-term disruptions in construction, automotive, and textiles. However, demand rebounded due to:
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Increased focus on hygiene and surface protection
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Recovery in construction and infrastructure
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Growth in packaging and consumer goods
Post-pandemic, antifungal additives benefited from elevated durability and hygiene expectations.
Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Segmentation
By Chemistry Type
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Inorganic Antifungal Agents (e.g., silver-based, zinc-based systems)
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Organic Antifungal Agents (e.g., azoles, isothiazolinones)
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Natural & Bio-Based Antifungal Agents (plant-derived, enzyme-based)
By Form
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Powder
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Liquid / Emulsion
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Masterbatch / Concentrate
By Application
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Plastics & Polymers
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Paints & Coatings
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Pulp & Paper
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Textiles & Nonwovens
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Construction Materials
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Packaging & Consumer Goods
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Others
By End-Use Industry
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Building & Construction
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Automotive & Transportation
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Consumer Goods
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Industrial Manufacturing
Regional Analysis
North America
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Strong regulatory compliance and demand for durable, low-toxicity additives
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Adoption in construction coatings and consumer goods
Europe
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Emphasis on eco-friendly and REACH-compliant formulations
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Growth in bio-based antifungal solutions
Asia-Pacific
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Fastest-growing region
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Rapid industrialization, construction, and textile production
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High demand in humid climates
South America
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Steady growth in paints, coatings, and construction materials
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Increasing penetration of premium additives
Middle East & Africa
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Expansion driven by infrastructure projects
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Demand for mold-resistant materials in high-humidity environments
Competitive Landscape – Key Market Players
Competition is driven by efficacy, formulation compatibility, regulatory acceptance, and sustainability credentials. Key players include:
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Dow
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BASF
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Microban
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Lonza
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Milliken
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Sanitized AG
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Sciessent
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Addmaster
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Toagosei
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Ishizuka Glass Group
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Sinanen Zeomic
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Koa Glass
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants: Medium – regulatory approvals and formulation expertise required
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Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate – specialty actives and intermediates
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Bargaining Power of Buyers: High – price sensitivity and performance benchmarking
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Threat of Substitutes: Moderate – physical barriers and alternative preservatives
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Competitive Rivalry: High – innovation and compliance are key differentiators
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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Broad applicability across industries
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Essential for durability and hygiene
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Continuous formulation innovation
Weaknesses
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Regulatory complexity for certain chemistries
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Cost sensitivity in commodity applications
Opportunities
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Bio-based and heavy-metal-free solutions
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Growth in construction and textiles
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Emerging markets expansion
Threats
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Tightening environmental regulations
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Price pressure from low-cost suppliers
Trend Analysis
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Shift toward eco-friendly and bio-based antifungals
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Reduced reliance on heavy metals
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Integration into multifunctional additive systems
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Rising demand in humid and tropical regions
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Custom formulations for specific polymers and coatings
Market Drivers & Challenges
Key Drivers
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Growth in construction and infrastructure
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Demand for mold-resistant and durable materials
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Stricter hygiene and quality standards
Key Challenges
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Regulatory restrictions on certain actives
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Balancing efficacy with sustainability
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Price competition in high-volume applications
Value Chain Analysis
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Raw Materials & Active Ingredients
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Antifungal Agent Formulation
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Additive & Masterbatch Manufacturing
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Distribution to End-Use Industries
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Finished Products (Plastics, Coatings, Textiles)
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Manufacturers: Accelerate development of bio-based, low-toxicity formulations
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End Users: Select antifungals based on lifecycle cost and regulatory fit
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Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific growth and sustainable chemistries
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Distributors: Offer application-specific technical support
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Regulators & Industry Bodies: Encourage harmonized standards and safe innovation
1. Market Overview of Industrial Antifungal Agents
1.1 Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Overview
1.1.1 Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Industrial Antifungal Agents Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Industrial Antifungal Agents Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Industrial Antifungal Agents Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Inorganic Industrial Antifungal Agents
2.4 Organic Industrial Antifungal Agents
2.5 Natural Industrial Antifungal Agents
3. Covid-19 Impact Industrial Antifungal Agents Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Plastic
3.4 Paints & Coatings
3.5 Pulp & Paper
3.6 Textile
3.7 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Industrial Antifungal Agents Business
5.1 DowDuPont
5.1.1 DowDuPont Company Profile
5.1.2 DowDuPont Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.1.3 DowDuPont Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 BASF
5.2.1 BASF Company Profile
5.2.2 BASF Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.2.3 BASF Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Microban
5.3.1 Microban Company Profile
5.3.2 Microban Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.3.3 Microban Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Thomson Research Associates
5.4.1 Thomson Research Associates Company Profile
5.4.2 Thomson Research Associates Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.4.3 Thomson Research Associates Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Ishizuka Glass Group
5.5.1 Ishizuka Glass Group Company Profile
5.5.2 Ishizuka Glass Group Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.5.3 Ishizuka Glass Group Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Toagosei
5.6.1 Toagosei Company Profile
5.6.2 Toagosei Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.6.3 Toagosei Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Lonza
5.7.1 Lonza Company Profile
5.7.2 Lonza Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.7.3 Lonza Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Sinanen Zeomic
5.8.1 Sinanen Zeomic Company Profile
5.8.2 Sinanen Zeomic Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.8.3 Sinanen Zeomic Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Koa Glass
5.9.1 Koa Glass Company Profile
5.9.2 Koa Glass Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.9.3 Koa Glass Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Milliken
5.10.1 Milliken Company Profile
5.10.2 Milliken Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.10.3 Milliken Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 iheir
5.11.1 iheir Company Profile
5.11.2 iheir Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.11.3 iheir Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 WAGA-BIOLOGY
5.12.1 WAGA-BIOLOGY Company Profile
5.12.2 WAGA-BIOLOGY Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.12.3 WAGA-BIOLOGY Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Sciessent
5.13.1 Sciessent Company Profile
5.13.2 Sciessent Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.13.3 Sciessent Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 Addmaster
5.14.1 Addmaster Company Profile
5.14.2 Addmaster Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.14.3 Addmaster Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 SANITIZED AG
5.15.1 SANITIZED AG Company Profile
5.15.2 SANITIZED AG Industrial Antifungal Agents Product Specification
5.15.3 SANITIZED AG Industrial Antifungal Agents Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
6.2 North America Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
7.2 East Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
8.2 Europe Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
9.2 South Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
11.2 Middle East Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
12.2 Africa Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
13.2 Oceania Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
14.2 South America Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Industrial Antifungal Agents Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Size by Application
16 Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global Industrial Antifungal Agents Market Segmentation
By Chemistry Type
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Inorganic Antifungal Agents (e.g., silver-based, zinc-based systems)
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Organic Antifungal Agents (e.g., azoles, isothiazolinones)
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Natural & Bio-Based Antifungal Agents (plant-derived, enzyme-based)
By Form
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Powder
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Liquid / Emulsion
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Masterbatch / Concentrate
By Application
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Plastics & Polymers
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Paints & Coatings
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Pulp & Paper
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Textiles & Nonwovens
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Construction Materials
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Packaging & Consumer Goods
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Others
By End-Use Industry
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Building & Construction
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Automotive & Transportation
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Consumer Goods
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Industrial Manufacturing
Regional Analysis
North America
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Strong regulatory compliance and demand for durable, low-toxicity additives
-
Adoption in construction coatings and consumer goods
Europe
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Emphasis on eco-friendly and REACH-compliant formulations
-
Growth in bio-based antifungal solutions
Asia-Pacific
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Fastest-growing region
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Rapid industrialization, construction, and textile production
-
High demand in humid climates
South America
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Steady growth in paints, coatings, and construction materials
-
Increasing penetration of premium additives
Middle East & Africa
-
Expansion driven by infrastructure projects
-
Demand for mold-resistant materials in high-humidity environments
Competitive Landscape – Key Market Players
Competition is driven by efficacy, formulation compatibility, regulatory acceptance, and sustainability credentials. Key players include:
-
Dow
-
BASF
-
Microban
-
Lonza
-
Milliken
-
Sanitized AG
-
Sciessent
-
Addmaster
-
Toagosei
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Ishizuka Glass Group
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Sinanen Zeomic
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Koa Glass
