Overview

Photopolymer are the class of polymers when exposed to light delivers change in its properties. Photopolymers changes its properties under ultraviolet and visible region of electromagnetic spectrum. The formulation of photopolymers consists of polymers or oligomers or monomers which undergoes curing by UV light. The polymer bases used in manufacturing photopolymers such as acrylics, polyamides, epoxies etc. acts as binders and helps to determine physical properties and processing characteristics after curing. Photo-initiators such as benzophenone, trimethylbenzoyldiphenyl phosphine, diaryliodonium salts etc. are important additives for initiating the photo-polymerization reactions. These initiators are classified as free radical type and cationic type of photo-initiators. Printing market currently holds significantly high market share in the global photopolymers markets. For instance, printing technologies such as offset, flexography, gravure etc. uses photopolymers in its printing plates. Other important application includes, heath care, photoresist and coatings and adhesives. The global photopolymers market is expected to exhibit at double CAGR growth rate during the forecast period. 

Global Photopolymer Market:  Segmentation

On the basis of raw material, photopolymer market is segmented into:-

• Polymers
  • Acrylics
  • Polyisoprene
  • Polyamides
  • Polyimides
  • Polyinyl alcohol
  • Epoxies
  • Others
• Oligomers
• Monomers
• Photo initiators/ photosensitizer
• Other Additives

On the basis of photopolymer type, photopolymer market is segmented into:-

• Liquid Photopolymers
• Sheet Photopolymers

On the basis of application type, photopolymer market is segmented into:-

• Printing
• Embossing
• Photoresist
• Health Care
• Rubber Stamps
• Coatings and Adhesives
• Others

Global Photopolymer Market:  Key Players

Some of the key players identified in the global photopolymer market includes:

• BASF Corporation
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Covestro AG
• Lumen Dynamics Group Inc.
• Photocentric Ltd., U.K.
• Toray Industries, Inc.
• Heraeus Noblelight Fusion UV Inc.
•  Nordson Corporation
• Thermoflan SA
•  Henkel Corporation
• Chemence Ltd, U.K
• SK Corporation

Regions Covered

• North America
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• The Middle East and Africa

Critical questions the report answers:

• Where will all these developments take the industry in the long term?
• Major Key players 
• What are the upcoming trends for this market?
• Which segment provides growth opportunities?
• Who are the leading vendors operating in this market?
• What are the opportunities for new market entrants?