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2,4,6-Trimethylbenzophenone market brief — UV-cure conversion lifts photoinitiator demand
Demand for 2,4,6-trimethylbenzophenone, a key Type II photoinitiator for UV-curable inks and coatings, is rising on low-VOC regulation and UV-LED adoption. The global photoinitiator market is projected to grow 6.9% annually through 2035.
Read moreAtomized iron powder market brief — powder metallurgy's backbone through the EV transition
The market for atomized iron powder, the base material of sintered PM parts, is projected to grow 5.9% annually to US$2.05 billion by 2034. Demand for soft magnetic composites (SMC) in EV motors is offsetting the decline in internal-combustion parts.
Read moreAlkaline powder degreaser market brief — the water-based shift opened by solvent phase-outs
Alkaline powder degreasers — an essential consumable for plating and paint pretreatment — are widening their demand base as chlorinated solvents exit, led by the US EPA's TCE ban. The industrial degreaser market is projected to grow 4.3% annually to US$6.1 billion by 2033.
Read moreTrixylyl phosphate (TXP) market brief — driven by the shift to halogen-free flame retardants
The market for trixylyl phosphate — a plasticizer that doubles as a non-halogen flame retardant — is projected to reach US$95.99 million by 2034, on tightening fire-safety regulations in construction, wire & cable, and electronics.
Read moreBenzotriazole (BTA) market brief — electronic-grade purity is the new growth axis
The market for benzotriazole, a copper corrosion inhibitor, passed US$500 million in 2026. While commodity grades face intensifying price competition, electronic grades for semiconductors and AI infrastructure are being re-rated as the high-margin segment.
Read moreCobalt price trend, July 2026 — battery demand on the mend
LME cobalt prices edged up from the previous month. Recovering EV battery demand and supply-side issues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are the main drivers.
Read moreNew supply line secured for spherical Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 23) powder
We have secured a new supply line for spherical Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) titanium alloy powder for metal 3D printing (AM). D10–D90 15–53 μm, suitable for medical and aerospace grades.
Read moreTKNCO launches its renewed website
We have launched a new website with a full product catalog, technical data sheets (TDS), and trilingual support (Korean, English, Chinese). Sourcing inquiries just got faster and easier.
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