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Sodium borohydride also known as sodium tetrahydridoborate and chemically written as NaBH4 is an inorganic compound as white crystalline powder as well as aqueous solution. It a multipurpose reducing agent which is applicable in industrial and technical application areas. It is also used as bleaching agent in paper and pulp industry. It is widely used as hydrogen storage agent and reducing agent in production of sodium dithionite.
Increasing demand for bleaching agents from paper & pulp industries is likely to drive the market. Increasing demand for paper packaging materials from various sector due to environmental sustainability is likely foster the demand for bleaching agents. Additionally, increasing demand for reducing agents from industrial and chemical sector for hydrogen storage and chemical synthesis shall positively impact the sodium borohydride market.
However, sodium borohydride solutions are prepared in bulk using sodium hydroxide, which is corrosive in nature. Mishandling of chemical can cause serious eye and skin injuries. This is expected to hinder the market growth.
Key Market Driver -
Increasing demand for bleaching agent.
Key Market Restraint -
Safety issues regarding handling of the chemical.
Based on type, the global sodium borohydride market is segmented into powder, pellets, solutions, and granules. Based on application, market is segmented into pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, metal reduction, fuel cells, reducing agent and other applications.
From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The sodium borohydride report will cover the following key insights:
The market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America accounts for the largest share in the global market. Large manufacturing base for chemicals is likely to contribute to the total market share. Asia Pacific is the largest producer of sodium borohydride. Owing to the increasing demand from paper & pulp and packaging sector the regional market is expected to experience growth. Europe is expected to show significant growth attributed to the high demand for hydrogen storing agent as well as reducing agents from pharmaceutical sector. Latin America & Middle East & Africa shall exhibit sluggish growth by the end of forecast period.
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