Global Isothiazolinone Biocides Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Global Isothiazolinone Biocides Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Isothiazolinone is a biocide. Isothiazolinone acts as a killer by breaking the bonds between bacteria and algae proteins. After isothiazolinone comes into contact with microorganisms, it can quickly and irreversibly inhibit their growth, leading to the death of microorganism cells, so it has a strong inhibitory and killing effect on common bacteria, fungi, algae, etc.

Market Overview:

The latest research study on the global Isothiazolinone Biocides market finds that the global Isothiazolinone Biocides market reached a value of USD 529.98 million in 2022. It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 620.67 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 2.67% during the forecast period.

Impact on the supply chain

Due to the global outbreak of COVID-19, many countries and regions have adopted strict lock-in measures, and many companies have also adopted home office work. For the isothiazolinone biocide industry, COVID-19 has affected the supply chain and industrial chain to a certain extent. On the one hand, due to plant shutdown or reduction of production capacity, the raw material supply of isothiazolinone biocide will be affected. On the other hand, because the virus may spread through logistics and transportation links, the logistics inspections are more stringent, which will slow down the logistics speed and affect the delivery time and production cycle of isothiazolinone biocides.

The threat of alternative products

Isothiazolinones are widely used in many industries as preservatives and bactericides. However, the use of isothiazolinone-based preservatives has led to many contact allergies. Taking into account the possible allergies caused by isothiazolinone and its derivatives, the content of isothiazolinone in household products, paints, cosmetics, and occupational environments has begun to be restricted, and some manufacturers are also seeking other alternative products. For example, in the cosmetics industry, para-hydroxyacetophenone (HAP) as a safer and more efficient functional cosmetic raw material is replacing isothiazolinone as a preservative in many high-end cosmetics. With the development of technology, there will be more and more research and development on biocides in the future, and more safe, green and environmentally friendly alternatives to isothiazolinones may appear, which will limit the development of the isothiazolinone industry.

Downstream market development

Although microorganisms play a helpful role in some production processes, in many industries, microbial metabolites may adhere to pipelines, equipment, and materials, and in severe cases, they may corrode and block pipeline equipment. The impact of microorganisms on industrial production and product use has been gradually recognized and valued by humans with the development of science and technology, and the industrial biocide industry has also developed accordingly. Isothiazolinone biocides have also become a mainstream non-oxidizing biocide in many industries. With the continuous growth of downstream industries such as electric power, petrochemical, papermaking, paint, daily chemical, etc., it will bring development opportunities to the isothiazolinone industry.

Region Overview:

In global comparison, a significant portion of the revenue was generated in North America (35.58% in 2021).

Company Overview

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is one of the major players operating in the Isothiazolinone Biocides market, holding a share of 21.99% in 2021.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences

DuPont Nutrition Biosciences develops, produces, and markets food and beverage ingredients, enzymes and bio-based solutions. The Company offers pharmaceutical ingredients, antimicrobial, antioxidants, cellulose gum, colors, emulsifier, enzymes, fibers, guar gum, locust bean gum, and medium-chain triglycerides.

Dalian Bio-Chem

Dalian Bio-Chem manufactures agriculture chemicals. The Company produces bactericides, antiseptics, and fungicides for industrial application.

Segmentation Overview:

Among different product types, CMIT segment is anticipated to contribute the largest market share in 2027.

MIT

MIT (Methyl isothiazolinone) is a light yellow or colorless transparent liquid. MIT's product is used as a biocide in personal care products, cosmetics, coatings, pulp and other fields. However, MIT and its related compounds may cause allergies such as contact dermatitis.

CMIT

CMIT (Methyl Chloroisothiazolinone) can be used as a biocide and preservative, and is widely used in various liquid cosmetics, personal care products and cleaning products. But CMIT is associated with allergic reactions, skin, eye, and lung irritation.

OIT

OIT (octyl isothiazolinone) is an oil-soluble bactericidal preservative. OIT can be widely used in coatings, paints, inks, lubricants, shoe polish, leather chemistry, wood products and cultural relics protection and many other products.

BIT

BIT (benzisothiazolinone) is a white or light yellow solid. BIT can be used for high molecular polymer emulsions, synthetic fiber finishes, water-based architectural coatings, coated paper coatings, etc.

DCOIT

DCOIT (Dichlorooctylisothiazolinone) is a yellowish to pale yellow powder. DCOIT, as a biocide, is easily degradable in the environment, and is a replacement product for coating additives such as tributyltin.

Application Overview:

By application, the Water Treatment segment occupied the biggest share from 2017 to 2022.

Key Companies in the global Isothiazolinone Biocides market covered in Chapter 3:

Dalian Xingyuan Chemistry
Thor Group Limited
Troy Corporation
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences
Valtris
Clariant
Shanxi Zhongjie Keyi
Lonza
Lanxess
Shanxi Ante Saipu
Vink Chemicals
Dalian Bio-Chem

In Chapter 4 and Chapter 14.2, on the basis of types, the Isothiazolinone Biocides market from 2018 to 2029 is primarily split into:

MIT
CMIT
OIT
BIT
DCOIT
Other

In Chapter 5 and Chapter 14.3, on the basis of Downstream Industry, the Isothiazolinone Biocides market from 2018 to 2029 covers:

Papermaking
Metalworking Cutting Fluids
Gas/Oil Drilling Muds/Packer Fluids
Industrial Adhesives
Household Cleaning Products
Painting and Coating
Water Treatment
Others

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2018-2029) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8 to Chapter 14:

North America (United States, Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa)