Global Stearic Acid Market (2017-2022): Rapid Growth of Cleaners and Detergents Industry – Research and Markets

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The "Global
Stearic Acid Market – Segmented by End-user Industry – Growth, Trends,
and Forecasts (2017 – 2022)" report has been added to Research
and Markets' offering.

Stearic acid forms an integral part of the personal care segment,
primarily due to its role as a surfactant and a cleansing agent. Stearic
acid is an essential ingredient of cosmetic creams, cakes, soaps, and
pastes, where it acts as an emulsifier. It is also a one-stop solution
for versatility, thickening, binding, stability, and enhanced shelf
life, which justifies its extensive use in personal care products,
including shampoos, soaps, and shaving creams. Owing to the increasing
consumer preference for organic personal care products, this segment is
set to experience the fastest growth over the forecasted period.

This market is majorly driven by the variety of applications of stearic
acid, due to its inexpensive availability and chemically benign nature.
There is also a growing application scope in niche sectors, such as
dietary supplements, candle manufacturing, metal processing, and
pharmaceutical industry. Stearic acid is used in lubricants, release
agents, and softening agents, as an intermediary for the preparation of
stearate salts of lithium (grease), calcium, cadmium, lead, and zinc
among others, which are used for softening PVC and as releasing agents
in the production of automobile tires. It prevents the oxidation of
metal powders used in fireworks, and protects metal parts from corrosion.

In addition, stearic acid is used in the manufacture of lead acid
batteries, as a negative plate additive. Moreover, it is used as a
hardener in candies, lubricant in injection molding, and in plaster
castings. Commercially, stearic acid is sold as a mixture of palmitic,
stearic, and oleic acids, which are distinguished on the basis of
stearic acid content and iodine value. However, the fluctuating raw
material supply for petrochemical and vegetable oils, along with the
health hazards of products in the long run, may negatively impact the
stearic acid market price and pose challenges for the key players.

Companies Mentioned:

• IOI Oleochemicals
• Pacific Oleo
• Taiko
• VVF LLC
• Emery Oleochemicals
• Acme Synthetic Chemicals
• Acme-Hardesty Paras Polymer & Chemicals
• New Japan Chemical Co. Ltd
• Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited
• Chant Oil Co. Ltd
• Protea Chemicals
• 3F Industries Ltd
• The Chemical Company
• Rugao City Shuangma Chemical Co. Ltd
• Dongma
• Ruixing
• P&G
• Others

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Executive Summary

3. Market Insights

4. Market Dynamics

5. Market Segmentation and Analysis (Market Size, Growth, and Forecast)

6. Regional Market Analysis – (Market size, Growth and forecast)

7. Future of the market

8. Competitive Landscape

9. Company Profiles (Overview, Products & Services, Financials, Recent
Developments)

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