Disinfectant and antimicrobial chemicals are used for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. These specialty chemicals are used to keep house, offices, schools, industrial equipment, processing facilities, and other public places clean & hygienic. Antimicrobial chemicals include antiseptics, antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and antivirals, whereas disinfectants include alcohols, aldehydes, and phenolic compounds. For the purpose of analysis, the report segments the global antimicrobial & disinfectant chemicals market based on function, product type, end use, and region. The report provides information about the various functions of antimicrobial & disinfectant chemicals, including disinfectant & sanitizer and antimicrobial additives. Phenolic, iodophors, nitrogen compounds, organometallics, organosulfur, aldehydes, and other chemicals are the different product types covered in the study. The major end users of antimicrobial & disinfectant chemicals are paint & coatings, food & beverage processing, medical & health care, plastics, textiles, and other industries. The report further outlines the details about the revenue generated by antimicrobial & disinfectant chemicals across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

There is a fast-growing need for anti-microbial paints and coatings to improve quality in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial applications to control the growth of mold and/or reduce the risk of healthcareassociated infections or community-acquired infections. A number of paint products available in the market claims anti-microbial functions. However, the current products have significant shortfalls, including weak activities, risk of resistance from virus, and difficulty in monitoring & extending the anti-microbial functions once the coatings are applied.