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Hydrogen bromide is a non flammable, pungent highly water soluble gas used as chemical intermediate for a wide range of hydrocarbons. Hydrogen bromide is commercially available as an aqueous solution.

Glass coatings market is directly linked to the glass market and its ups and downs. Recovering construction activities worldwide after the slowdown post 2008 is expected to drive the glass market which in turn aids the glass coatings market growth. Additionally, growth of the automotive and aerospace market is projected to further add to glass coatings market growth. However, high costs of coated glass and developing substitutes for glass might hinder the global glass coatings market growth. New solar panel glass windows with specific coating requirements can be a future prospective market.

Hot Melt Adhesives (HMA), popularly known as hot glues, are a type of thermoplastic adhesives. These adhesives melt and flow after heating above 80 degrees Celsius and do not require curing for solidifying after application. These adhesives are generally used with a hot glue gun for heating and dispensing the hot melt adhesive (HMA). The hot glue gun has a loading chamber where the hot melt adhesive (HMA) is heated to melting point. The molten plastic adhesive is then dispensed through a heated nozzle by the mechanical trigger mechanism of the hot glue gun. The hot melt adhesive (HMA) solidifies within seconds to minutes (or to infinity in case of pressure sensitive hot melt adhesives) depending upon its composition. The hot melt adhesives (HMA), unlike solvent based adhesives, do not lose their thickness or density after solidifying and provide strong adhesion. The market is driven by increasing demand from the end-user industries such as packaging, labeling, building & construction, bookbinding, woodworking, non-woven, automotive, transportation and footwear industries. Additionally, general shift away from solvent based adhesives due to harmful effects of volatile organic compounds released from these adhesives is expected to fuel market growth over long term. Constant pressure from regulatory bodies such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) and EPA (Environment Protection Agency) is expected to limit the usage of solvent based adhesives in an attempt to reduce adverse impacts on environment, thereby supporting the hot melt adhesives (HMA) market. Furthermore, strong adhesion without the need to cure the adhesive after application is an added advantage for developing easier and cheaper end-use processes.

Iron oxide is most commonly used as coloring pigment for building materials, paints and coatings. All ores of iron are present naturally as oxides of iron. Common rust is also iron oxide. Iron oxide is also produced synthetically to control the properties and impart certain characteristics to the oxide synthesized.

Germaniums' use in night-vision optical devices and as semiconductor in electronics and solar panels is expected to drive the global market. However, difficulty in mining due to small reserves and substitutability by silicon might hamper the market growth. Increasing adoption of solar panels is expected to bring future prospective demand.

Lithium fluoride is an ionic compound and highly stable with low melting point. Lithium fluoride is non-flammable and insoluble in water. Lithium fluoride is manufactured commercially by reacting lithium hydroxide with hydrogen fluoride or by dissolving lithium carbonate in excess of hydrogen fluoride and then dehydrating it by heating it till redness appears. Lithium fluoride releases toxic hydrogen fluoride gas when it comes in contact with mineral acids and may cause fluoride poisoning in case of exposure. Some of the common ailments include general weakness, stomach pain, irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss, nausea, ulcers, etc.

The market is driven by increased use of electrophoresis in therapeutics, basic research and commercial applications. However, stringent regulations are expected to inhibit market growth. Increasing research and development activities in various industries are expected to act as opportunities for future market growth.

Malic acid is primarily used as a food additive for enhancing flavor (tartness/sourness) and as a preservative in food & beverages.

Diisobutyl Ketone (DIBK) is a combustible but stable, colorless liquid with sweet odor. It mixes with organic solvent however, immiscible in water. DIBK has a high boiling point and evaporates slowly. It is obtained as a by-product along with acetone during the production of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK).

Menthol is employed as an antispasmodic and relaxant for smooth muscles in medical procedure such as endoscopy.