C2 chlorinated solvents are compounds that contain chlorine such as perchloroethylene (PCE), trichloroethylene (TCE), etc. These solvents are used for the formulation of various fluorinated hydrocarbons and polymers.
Based on type, the C2 Chlorinated Solvents market is segmented by Perchloroethylene (PCE), Trichloroethylene (TCE), 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA), and Methyl Chloroform. Perchloroethylene dominates the market accounting for 50% of the market share. PCE has properties such as low toxicity and non-flammability and is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of several fluorinated compounds and as a thinning agent which helps in easy application and drying of adhesives. PCE is used in several applications, such as degreaser and solvent cleaner, carpet cleaning, adhesives, sealants, paints, inks, feedstock for manufacturing chlorinated chemicals, dry cleaning and textile processing, industrial catalyst regeneration, metal and stone polishes and coatings, among others.
In terms of C2 Chlorinated Solvents demand by application, the market is bifurcated into Medical, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, and Aerospace. Automotive holds the largest share owing to the wide usage of fluorocarbons in air conditioning applications. The rising importance of clean air systems in the manufacturing industry, along with the increasing installation of HVAC systems in automobiles, is expected to augment industry growth.
North America is the largest market for C2 Chlorinated Solvents. PCE and TCE are used to make hydrofluorocarbon-134a (HFC-134a), which is the most popular alternative to CFC-12 refrigerant in car air-conditioning systems. The United States is the fourth-largest exporter of textile products in the world and in the textile industry, trichloroethylene is used as a carrier solvent for spotting fluids, and as a solvent in finishing and dyeing. These uses of C2 Chlorinated Solvents in the automotive and textile industries are driving the market in the forecast period.
The C2 Chlorinated Solvents market is the rapidly increasing demand for 1,1,1-trichloroethane for use in metal degreasing. The demand for PCE is also rising due to its non-flammability and low toxicity nature. They are commonly used in dry cleaning in both commercial and industrial purposes which is influencing market growth. The increasing demand for perchloroethylene as a solvent for rubbers, gums ancylostoma, greases, waxes, trematodes, and nematodes, in veterinary drugs will positively impact the global C2 Chlorinated Solvents market growth during the forecast period.
C2 Chlorinated solvents have bactericidal properties which make them suitable to use as a disinfectant for microorganisms that cause infections. They are also used as anti-jock agents because they have antifungal action that prevents the development of fungal infections. Moreover, these solvents have a low toxic nature compared to other alternatives.
The C2 chlorinated solvents consumption has been impacted by the decline in applications because of the regulations to the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, global warming and Montreal Protocol on ozone-depleting chemicals. The application of methyl chloroform has been phased out in a few countries due to its ozone depletion potential.
Recently in February 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the risk determinations of Perchloroethylene (PCE) and Trichloroethylene (TCE).
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