The global metal biocides market is expected to grow at growth rate of 7.1% to reach USD 8,810.34 billion by 2032.

Biocides, also known as antimicrobial additives, are used in paint formulations to prevent bacteria from spoiling the paint while it is stored. Silver, copper, zinc, and their alloys are examples of common metal biocide. Silver biocides are used in a wide variety of products, including water treatment, fibres, dyes/paints and varnishes, polymers, washing machines, medical applications, sinks and sanitary ceramics, and various 'consumer' applications like disinfectants, baby bottles, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and so on.

Copper is a micronutrient that is essential for all living organisms, including plants, and it serves as a cofactor for enzymes involved in respiration and electron transport proteins. At higher concentrations, Cu acts as a broad-spectrum biocide due to its interactions with nucleic acids, interference with the energy transport system, disruption of enzyme active sites, and disruption of cell membrane integrity. Several inorganic Cu formulations have been developed and used as biocides to inhibit the growth of plant pathogenic bacteria, oomycetes, fungi, and, in some cases, invertebrates and algae.

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Paint components are critical in providing the correct texture and stability to this emulsion, but water-based paints are susceptible to microbial attack and should not be overlooked. As a result, developing a new formulation that would reduce or stop paint deterioration due to microbial activities posed a significant challenge for paint manufacturers. It resulted in the use of biocides as a paint additive to prevent microbial attacks and extend the shelf life of the paint. Microbial contamination was common in the marine industry, and it was also a problem in bulk paint storage. Because they prevent undesirable chemical and physical changes in the paint, biocides in paints are a breakthrough in the painting and coating industry.

Antifouling paints are applied to the outer layer of ship hulls to prevent aquatic organisms from settling and growing. When a ship enters seawater, organic molecules accumulate on its surface, and a biofilm forms within hours. Numerous alternative biocides have been introduced to control the settlement and growth of marine organisms on ship hulls since the prohibition of tributyltin in antifouling paints. One of the most commonly used alternative biocides in antifouling paints is zinc pyrithione.

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• Understanding of the strategies that are being adopted by the key players in this market to stay competitive
• Extensive analysis of the key players dominating the competitive landscape of this market
• In-depth analysis of the key factors are propelling the growth of the global market
• Detailed analysis of the geographic region that will witness the strongest growth
• Granular analysis of the current market scenario and the expected market grow

The scope of this report covers the market by its major segments, which include as follows:

Market Segmentation

GLOBAL METAL BIOCIDES MARKET KEY PLAYERS

• LANXESS
• BASF SE
• Clariant
• Troy Corporation
• DOW
• Milliken Chemical Company
• Noble Biomaterials Inc.
• Lonza
• SteriTouch Ltd
• Renaissance Chemicals Ltd

GLOBAL METAL BIOCIDES MARKET, BY TYPE

• Zinc
• Silver
• Copper and Alloy

GLOBAL METAL BIOCIDES MARKET, BY END USER

• Medical
• Paints and Coatings
• Textile
• Pesticides
• Food and Beverages
• Others

GLOBAL METAL BIOCIDES MARKET, BY REGION

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
  • Russia
  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
  • Poland
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • India
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Rest of APAC
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Rest of LATAM
• The Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Israel
  • Turkey
  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Rest of MEA