Global Chloromethane Market trends research and
projections for 2019-2025: Global Market Insights Inc.
According to new Global Market Insights, Inc, chemical research report
Chloromethane Market size will witness a rising growth trend in the coming years
owing to its rising demand from silicon industry. Silicon is largely used in medical and
personal care products which is one of the major factors driving chloromethane market
growth. Rising methyl chloride demand as a solvent in refining of petroleum is also
anticipated to augment global demand. Chloromethane is generally used as dewaxing
agent in refining operations. Furthermore, the compound has experienced significant
growth in demand from pharmaceutical industry owing to its ability to act as a chemical
intermediate in drugs manufacturing and as an anesthetic in medicines.
Chloromethane, commonly known as methyl chloride, belongs to the halo alkane
group of organic compounds. It is a colorless, extremely flammable gas having a sweet
odor and is also heavier than air. Methyl chloride is generally synthesized in chemical
plants by boiling mixture of sulfuric acid, sodium chloride and methanol. Although, low
levels of chloromethane occur naturally in environment which is produced in oceans
by the action of sunlight on biomass and chlorine in sea foam. The chemical compound
is primarily used in silicone polymer manufacturing to produce methylate silicon.
Earlier it was also used in refrigerators but now chemicals like Freon has taken over
its place.
Despite of having applications in a large number of industries, there are few factors
limiting the chloromethane market growth. Rising health concerns caused by exposure
to high concentration of chloromethane is the major hurdle in growth of chloromethane
market. Brief exposure to this compound can even have critical effects on the nervous
system and can cause serious health hazards such as coma, convulsions and even
death. Exposure to methyl chloride can harm liver and kidney as well.
Global chloromethane market is segmented based on type which includes Methylene
chloride, Chloroform and carbon tetrachloride. Methylene chloride is also known as
dichloromethane. The chemical compound is a chlorine derivative of methane and is
extensively used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical industry and in fine chemical
business attributed to excellent chemical stability and solubility for various substances.
Furthermore, chloroform is synthesized from methanol and act as a basic raw material
in the manufacturing of HCF 22. Low level of chloroform is found in air as well as in
lakes, inland rivers, coastal waters etc. Chloroform is used in buildings, board and
paper industries and in film and pesticide production. It is also used as solvent for
lacquers, resins, floor polishes, adhesives oils, fats and rubber.
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