Oleochemicals-based Products to Give a Fillip to the Consolidating Anionic Surfactants Market in Europe.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46319) has announced the addition of "European Surfactants Market Review - Anionic an·i·on n. A negatively charged ion, especially the ion that migrates to an anode in electrolysis. [From Greek, neuter present participle of anienai, to go up : ana-, ana- Surfactants" to their offering. This research service reviews the European Surfactants market focussing on Anionic Surfactants. It provides definitions of the constituent market segments as well as an overview of the market structure. As well as describing how drivers and restraints are impacting the market, it also offers a discussion on product, pricing, geographical trends, competitive structure in addition to strategic recommendations. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European Surfactants Market Review: Anionic Surfactants provides market dynamics, forecasts and competitive structure. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following applications: sulfonates and sulfonic sul·fon·ic adj. Of or relating to the chemical group SO2OH. acid-based anionic surfactants, sulfate-based anionic surfactants and sulfosuccinate-based anionic surfactants. Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research: * Sulfonates and sulfonic acid-based anionic surfactants * Sulfate-based anionic surfactants * Sulfosuccinate-based anionic surfactants The following technologies are covered in this research: * Alkyl alkyl /al·kyl/ (al´k'l) the monovalent radical formed when an aliphatic hydrocarbon loses one hydrogen atom. al·kyl n. naphthalene naphthalene (năf`thəlēn'), colorless, crystalline, solid aromatic hydrocarbon with a pungent odor. It melts at 80°C;, boils at 218°C;, and sublimes upon heating. sulfonates * Alkyl olefin olefin (ō`ləfĭn) or olefin series: see alkene. olefin or alkene Any unsaturated hydrocarbon containing one or more pairs of carbon atoms linked by a double bond (see sulfonates * Alkyl benzene sulfonates * Aryl/ alkyl aryl ar·yl n. An organic radical derived from an aromatic compound by the removal of one hydrogen atom. sulfonic acid sulfonic acid (səlfŏn`ĭk), organic compound containing the functional group RSO2OH, which consists of a sulfur atom, S, bonded to a carbon atom that may be part of a large aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon, R, * Alkyl sulfates * Alkyl ether sulfates * Alkyl aryl ether sulfates * Mono alkyl * Di alkyl The European anionic surfactant Surfactant Definition Surfactant is a complex naturally occurring substance made of six lipids (fats) and four proteins that is produced in the lungs. It can also be manufactured synthetically. market is expected to consolidate soon, as a few top companies have shown signs of withdrawing from this business. Manufacturers are concerned about declining profits due to an imbalance in supply and demand. However, a shift to oleochemicals-based products is likely to stabilise prices and regulatory pressures for manufacturers. Use of these environment-friendly products will also encourage greater uptake of the products for deployment in key applications, thus providing significant business opportunities to market participants. Surfactant manufacturers are increasingly taking to oleo alcohols since they are a cost-effective substitute for the expensive crude oils. Also, with more plants being built in Southeast Asia, oleo alcohol capacities have improved. This has helped minimise the use of alcohols derived from petrochemicals sources, thereby changing the raw material composition in the anionic surfactants market, says the analyst of this research service. The lesser-priced feed stock also has the potential to increase the usage of commodity surfactants. To take advantage of these prospects, anionic surfactants manufacturers have to establish a global presence and enhance their distribution structure. Advanced Technology and Efficient Surfactants find Extended Applications The introduction of advanced technologies such as the falling film sulfonation reactor aids cost-effective production of high-quality surfactants, thus providing manufacturers with a distinct competitive edge in an increasingly commoditised anionic surfactants market. As high-quality products offer better performance, formulators can further improve the functionalities of their products, leading to greater customer satisfaction. This greater efficiency and superior process control has expanded surfactants' application in new areas such as textiles, oil field refinery and petroleum refinery. The sulfonation of methyl esters also provides good quality surfactants with considerable detergency de·ter·gen·cy n. The power or quality of cleansing. Noun 1. detergency - detergent quality; the quality of having cleansing power detergence usefulness, utility - the quality of being of practical use . Methyl ester sulfonate sul·fo·nate n. A salt or ester of sulfonic acid. v. 1. To introduce one or more sulfonic acid groups into an organic compound. 2. To treat with sulfonic acid. (MES (Manufacturing Execution Software) Software that provides real time access to plant activities that include equipment, labor, orders and inventory. An MES integrates the data with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems so that management has complete control of ) exhibits properties similar to linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), and is proving to be a fine replacement in a variety of formulations. While MES' presence is unlikely to be beneficial for linear alkylbenzene's (LAB) market prospects, it can be a cost-efficient alternative to this product, especially with its high tolerance in hard water applications, notes the analyst. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46319. Source: Frost & Sullivan |
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