Acetic acid and ethylene when reacted with oxygen, in presence of palladium catalyst, produces vinyl acetate monomer (VAM). Approximately 80% of the VAM manufactured is used in the production of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinyl acetate (PVAc). Polyvinyl alcohol is used in the production of coatings, adhesives, textile warp sizing, and water-soluble packaging, whereas polyvinyl alcohol is used in adhesives, paints, textile treatments, and paper coatings. Increasing usage of VAM to make polyvinyl butyral (PVB) for laminated safety glasses in buildings and cars have propelled the demand for acetic acid. VAM is also used in the making of ethylene vinyl acetate and ethylene vinyl alcohol resins. Ethylene vinyl acetate resins are used in the manufacturing of heavy-duty bags, packaging film, wires and cable jacketing, extrusion coating, cross-linked foam, and hot-melt adhesives, whereas ethylene-vinyl alcohol resins are used as a barrier layer in automobile tanks and a gas barrier in multi-layered food and beverage packages.

1. INTRODUCTION 

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION 

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS 

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