Dental Amalgam Separator Market Poised for Rapid Growth owing to Stringent Environmental Regulations

Dental amalgam separators are devices that are installed in dental operatories for removing amalgam waste from wastewater before it is disposed of. Amalgam waste from dental clinics contains a mix of silver, tin, copper, and other metals in alloy with mercury that are used to fill dental cavities. If released untreated into wastewater systems, these mercury amalgam particles can pollute water sources. Stringent environmental regulations around the world now mandate the use of amalgam separators at dental clinics to curb mercury emissions. The global dental amalgam separator market is estimated to be valued at US$ 32.26 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.6% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031. Dental amalgam separators are vital equipment mandated by several regulatory bodies to limit environmental pollution from dental clinics. Increased awareness around environmental protection and healthcare regulations have propelled the installation of amalgam separators across d...