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Glycol ethers manufactured through reaction of alcohols with propylene oxide or ethylene oxide. Glycol ethers are compatible with water and other organic solvents. Majority of the demand for glycol ethers is from paints and coatings industry where glycol ethers are used as solvents. Depending upon the oxides used in the production of glycol ethers, the market is classified as P-series and E-series. E-series glycol ethers are manufactured from ethylene oxides and find applications in inks, dyes, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care among others. P-series glycol ethers are manufactured from propylene oxides and find applications in cleaners, degreasers, adhesives and aerosol paints among others. E-series glycol ethers have higher toxicity as compared to P-series. E-series glycol ethers include ethyl and butyl glycol ether.

Gallium is soft silvery metal and is liquid at room temperatures. During bauxite processing, caustic liquor is generated, gallium is extracted from this as a by-product in impure form. The impure form is further refined to get pure gallium known as 6N Gallium. In some cases it is recovered as by-product from zinc processing. It is generally used in compound form, either as gallium nitride (GaN) or gallium arsenide (GaAs). These two compounds accounts for the major consumption of gallium worldwide.

Molecular diagnostics is a technique used to detect the presence of and identify genetic materials and proteins associated with specific health conditions and diseases, and infectious agents in body fluids such as blood, urine, or sputum. Molecular diagnostics for infectious disease testing is used by hospitals, academics institutions, laboratories, and others. Increasing number of infectious diseases and technological advancement in diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases are some major driving factors for molecular diagnostics in the infectious disease testing market. Molecular diagnostics technologies are mainly used to diagnose diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis, and hospital-acquired infections.

Diatomite is also known as diatomaceous earth. Diatomite is the naturally occurring fossilized remains of diatoms. Diatomite is a sedimentary deposit which entirely consists of silica. Countries such as China, U.S., Denmark, Japan, Mexico and CIS were the major producers of diatomite in past few years. The properties such as high surface area, low density, abrasiveness, high porosity, inertness, insulating properties, high silica content, absorptive capacity and brightness makes diatomite a valuable material in the market. The mining and extraction process of diatomite is complicated. Diatomite mining and processing requires heavy earthmoving equipments and huge processing facilities. To get the desired grade of diatomite is highly energy intensive process. Diatomite can absorb liquid three times the weight of its own.

Herbicides are pesticides used to kill unwanted plants. Herbicides are generally used to clear waste ground, industrial sites and kill all plant material with which they come into contact. Herbicides are widely used in agriculture and landscape turf management. Herbicides are toxic in nature and cause several health diseases with the direct contact. Health effects ranging from skin rashes to death can arise from intentional or unintentional direct consumption of herbicides. In addition, improper application resulting in the herbicide coming into direct contact with people or wildlife. Herbicides are used to protect wide variety of grains, cereals, oilseeds, vegetable crops from infestation of weeds.

Decontamination refers to a process of neutralization or removal of chemical agents, infectious microorganisms and radioactive materials. Decontamination equipment refer to the equipment such as a chamber or an isolated box in which decontamination process is performed. Decontamination equipment market has been growing at a fast rate due to increase in awareness of such processes and governments of various countries taking initiatives in this field. Decontamination may be done by physical means, chemicals or biology based methods. Decontaminating with physical means, involves techniques such as thermal, high pressure methods and others. Decontamination by chemicals involves use of oxidizing agents, surfactants for neutralization of chemical waste and others. Biology based decontamination methods involve use of enzymatic systems, artificial bacteria and others. Growing concern for hospital acquired infections and increase in aged population that are more prone to diseases are driving the global decontamination equipment market.

Women's have several health issues such as breast cancer, osteoporosis, sexually transmitted infections and cervical cancer. In women's the chances of infertility, cancer and osteoporosis increases with age. Globally, breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women's. Approximately one in every eight women in the U.S. develops breast cancer in their lifetime. Early diagnoses of these diseases can help in effective treatment. Bone density tests, mammography, breast biopsy and ultrasound are some of the imaging techniques for the diagnosis of women's health issues.

The global surgical apparels market is growing at a significant rate due to increasing number of surgeries, and technological advancement in the field. Some of the surgical apparels available in the market are surgical gowns, surgical gloves, head wear, chemotherapy gowns, face masks, foot wear, surgical drapes and scrub suits. Surgical apparels provide optimal level of protection by reducing the transfer of bacteria from the skin to the surgical staff. Surgical gowns are essential as there are always microorganisms on the skin even after strict hygiene and conducting sterilization procedure. Surgical gowns protect healthcare staff from bodily fluids, blood, saline, urine and other chemicals during surgical procedure. Use of surgical gown is necessary as a precaution against spread of infection.

Dichloroethane is also known as ethylene dichloride (EDC). Dichloroethane is a colorless liquid with chloroform-like odor. Dichloroethane is a chlorinated hydrocarbon, generally used to produce vinyl chloride monomer, the major precursor of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).Dichloroethane is highly flammable, toxic and carcinogenic.Dichloroethane can be easily recycled and reused in the same facility for further use. Dichloroethane market is strongly depends on PVC market and construction industry.

The European surgical apparels market is growing at a significant rate due to increasing number of surgeries, and technological advancement in the field. Some of the surgical apparels available in the market are surgical gowns, surgical gloves, surgical helmets, chemotherapy gowns, face masks, foot wear, surgical drapes and scrub suits. Surgical gowns and helmets are worn by surgeons during surgery. Surgical gowns and helmets protect surgeons and patients from operative and post operative infections.