The U.S. pigment dispersion market size is expected to
reach USD 7.08 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View
Research, Inc., exhibiting a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Pigment
dispersions are insoluble coloring agents used to impart color to various
materials and can be classified into organic and inorganic types. Various
pigment dispersions are available in the market and their choice depends on
specific applications desirable in end-use industries.
Pigment
dispersions contain at least one chemical compound, which absorbs and reflects
light in order to impart color to various substrates used. Inorganic pigments
constitute titanium dioxide, iron oxide, chrome green, ultramarine blue, carbon
black, and others. Inorganic pigments are the widely preferred in various
end-use industries as they are abundantly available and inexpensive. However,
some inorganic pigments such as lead chromate are considered hazardous upon
consumption.
Among
inorganic pigments, titanium dioxide is widely used for imparting white color
to food packaging materials such as plastic, paper, and paperboard. Though
titanium dioxide and iron oxide are synthetically produced, they are considered
non-toxic in many food substance contact applications.
Demand
for pigment dispersions is growing on account of increasing food processing
industries for aesthetic packaging material as well as rising use of plastic,
paper, and paperboard materials in food packaging.
To
tap into the existing growth potential, various manufacturers such as BASF
Corporation, The Chemours Company, and Tronox Limited have strengthened their
presence in the market. Manufacturers such as Lanxess Corporation USA and BASF
Corporation are offering a diverse range of pigments that impart yellow, red,
and green color to plastic and paper packaging materials.
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Further key
findings from the study suggest:
- Titanium dioxide is the most commonly used
white inorganic pigment in U.S. It is a white powder used in various
applications such as plastics, paints and coatings, paper, printing inks,
and automotive products, which require brightness and high opacity
properties. In terms of revenue, titanium dioxide is expected to exhibit a
CAGR of 4.4% from 2017 to 2025
- Iron oxide is the second largest segment,
accounting for a volume share of 31.69% in 2016. Demand for the same is
expected to continue increasing over the forecast period
- Inorganic pigments are employed in food
packaging applications, specifically in plastic and paper and paperboard
packaging. Inorganic pigments in the plastic industry accounted for a
revenue share of 27.22% in 2016
- Optical properties such as high opacity,
tinting strength, and color imparting are of key importance to pigments
used in the paper industry. Standard papers require low opacity and
whiteness, whereas decorative papers require high opacity and weathering
properties.
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Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. pigment dispersion market on
the basis of type and application:
U.S.
Pigment Dispersion Type Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014
- 2025)
- Inorganic
Pigments
- Calcium
Carbonate
- Titanium
Dioxide
- Iron
Oxide
- Carbon
and Vegetable Black
- Ultramarine
Blue
- Chrome
Green
- Organic
Pigments
- Others
U.S.
Pigment Dispersion Application Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD
Million, 2014 - 2025)
- Plastic
- Packaging
- Plastic
Food Packaging
- Plastic
Coatings for Paper & Paperboard Food Packaging
- Other
Packaging
- Others
- Paper
& Paperboard
- Paper
& Paperboard Food Packaging
- Inks
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