The Impact of Regulations on the Chemical Industry

The Impact of Regulations on the Chemical Industry


New Chemicals Regulations will Create Growth Opportunities Through New Product Development and Advanced Technology Strategies

This study analyzes the key regulations in the chemical industry and examines how various stakeholders are responding to the changing regulatory landscape. It serves as a regulatory handbook and helps understand how regulations have been evolving in the chemical industry. With regulatory authorities increasingly responding to the rising concerns over the effect of certain chemicals on human health and the environment, it is crucial to examine the potential impact of these regulations on different business segments. The study also analyzes the significant variations in regulations and regulatory trends across regions. Regulations often trigger product development, and the subsequent adoption of those products can affect the market, even in regions where regulations are not enforced. These are crucial industry dynamics that can potentially impact various aspects of a business.

This analysis covers the regulations from four main product segments: coatings, adhesives, and sealants (CAS); plastics and polymers; fuels and lubricants; and process chemicals. The key process chemicals covered in the study include those used in electrical and electronic (E&E), water and wastewater treatment (WWT), and mining applications. Certain regulations also stem from end industries such as automotive, marine, construction, energy, food and beverage, etc., and the analysis covers the most important and relevant ones within its scope. Some chemicals have an impact on a wide range of industries and product segments. For example, chemicals such as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates have been affecting several product markets. This study identifies such issues and examines how the stakeholders in different product markets are responding to the evolving regulations for these chemicals. The study concludes by identifying the growth opportunities emerging from the changes in the regulatory landscape for market players and stakeholders to leverage.


  • Strategic Imperatives
    • Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
    • The Strategic Imperative 8™
    • The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Chemical Regulations
    • Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
  • Growth Opportunity Analysis
    • Overview and Introduction
    • Scope of Analysis
    • Scope of Analysis—Summary
    • Scope of Analysis—Product Segments and End Industries
    • Scope of Analysis—Regional Regulations and Regulating Authorities
    • Europe—CSS
    • Europe—REACH Regulations
    • Europe—CLP and GRA
    • Key Chemical Regulations in the United States
    • Key Chemical Regulations in China
    • End-industry Trends—Automotive End-of-life (EOL) Vehicles (ELVs)
    • End-industry Trends—Water and Wastewater Treatment
    • Regulated Chemicals—PFAS
    • Regulated Chemicals—Phthalates
  • CAS
    • Key Regulations Impacting the CAS Segment
    • VOC Emission Regulations
    • Regulations on Heavy Metals in Paints and Coatings
    • Packaging Coatings Segment
    • Fire Protection Coatings Segment
    • Marine Coatings Segment
    • Solvents
    • Pigments
    • Additives (PFAS)
    • Adhesives and Sealants—VOC Emission Regulations
    • Adhesives and Sealants—Formaldehyde Regulations
    • Adhesives and Sealants—Diisocyanate Regulations
    • Adhesives and Sealants—The Impact of Right to Repair (RtR)
  • Plastics and Composites
    • Plastics and Polymers
    • VOC Emission Regulations in Plastics and Polymers
    • Plastics and Polymers
    • FCMs
    • Plastics and Polymers
  • Fuels and Lubricants
    • Lubricants for FCMs—Regional
    • Other Lubricants
    • Waste Oil Re-refining
    • Biofuels
    • Biodiesel Mandates
    • Emission Control Catalysts
  • Process Chemicals
    • Process Chemicals Segment
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
    • Sludge Incineration and Dewatering (Solenis Case Study)
    • Regional Outlook
  • E&E Chemicals
    • E&E Chemicals
    • Battery Directive
  • Oilfield Chemicals
    • Oilfield Chemicals
  • Growth Opportunity Universe
    • Growth Opportunity 1: New Harmonized Fertilizer Regulation will Encourage Phosphorous/Ammonia Removal Technologies
    • Growth Opportunity 2: PFAS Regulations will Present Opportunities
    • Growth Opportunity 3: EOL Regulations will Push Stakeholders to
  • Next Steps
    • Your Next Steps
    • Why Frost, Why Now?

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