Glutaraldehyde Market is Poised to Grow Owing to Increasing Application in Sterilization Processes
Glutaraldehyde Market The glutaraldehyde market is a multibillion-dollar industry primarily driven by factors such as rising demand for sterilization from the healthcare industry and increased use in industrial applications. Glutaraldehyde is an organic compound that has high antimicrobial activity and is commonly used as a disinfectant and sterilant for critical and semi-critical medical equipment. It has very broad spectrum germicidal property and sporicidal activity against bacteria, viruses, algae, and fungi. The growth of the healthcare sector along with increasing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections have augmented the demand for glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants and sterilants globally. Moreover, glutaraldehyde finds wide application as a biocide in various other industries including food processing and water treatment. The Global glutaraldehyde market is estimated to be valued at US$ 698.4 MN in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.7% over the forecast period 2024