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F O C US well as a lower overall cost to AkzoNobel. Product development is expected to commence immediately, and the parties anticipate entering into a definitive supply agreement as they near completion of product development. Original Source: Solazyme, 2014. Found on SpecialChem Coatings and Inks Formulation, 1 Aug 2014, (Website: http://www.specialchem4coatings.com)
Stepan plans intermediates plant Stepan has unveiled plans to construct a plant in Ascension Parish, LA, USA, to manufacture chemical intermediates for use in global production of the company’s polymers and surfactants. The project would cost $60-70 M. Stepan has authorized feasibility work for the project and will make a final investment decision in 2Q 2015. If construction proceeds, the plant is expected to be complete by 2017. Original Source: Chemical and Engineering News, 4 Aug 2014, 92 (31), 19 (Website: http://www.cenonline.org) © American Chemical Society 2014
Global SLS, SLES & LAS market is expected to reach $9.35 bn in 2020 Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS Liquid and SLS Dry), Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) and Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Market for Detergents & Cleaners, Personal Care, Textile & Leather, Oilfield Chemicals and Other Applications – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 20142020, which observes that this market was valued at $6.60 bn globally in 2013 and is expected to reach $9.35 bn by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2014 to 2020. LAS emerged as the biggest product segment of this global market, with a 76.6% share. It is a cheaper option and possesses good emulsifying, cleansing and foaming properties; it is widely used in household detergents & industrial cleaners. In volume terms, SLES is projected to grow at a moderate rate owing to its milder nature compared to SLS. In terms of volume and revenue, SLS is anticipated to grow at a sluggish rate during the forecast period. There is higher demand for SLS liquid as it is OCTOBER 2014
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easily soluble and cheaper. The detergents & cleaners sector was the largest consumer of SLS, SLES and LAS in 2013 in volume terms, followed by personal care, which is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% to 2020. SLS and SLES are predominantly used in personal care applications due to their high skin penetration properties. However, demand for SLS from personal care is likely to decrease in the next few years due to its adverse effects on human skin. Other emerging applications of SLS, SLES & LAS include oilfield chemicals, textile, leather, plastics, etc. Asia Pacific dominated the global SLS, SLES & LAS market in 2013, in terms of volume and revenue. Increasing production of detergents & personal care products has been driving the market over the past few years. The Rest of the World emerged as the second-largest consumer in 2013, boosted by rising disposable income in the Middle East, Brazil, etc. The markets in Europe and North America are mature and are thus expected to grow at a sluggish rate during the forecast period. Increasing demand from the detergents & cleaners and personal care industries is expected to drive the global SLS, SLES & LAS market in the next five years. However, the effects of SLES and, more so, SLS on human skin are projected to hamper market growth. Furthermore, the shift towards bio-based surfactants, especially in developed countries, is likely to restrain the growth of the LAS market in the near future. However, new applications and production methods for these surfactants are expected to offer immense opportunities for manufacturers in the industry. Major players include Croda, Rhodia, Solvay, Dow Chemical, Stepan, Clariant, Sasol and BASF. Original Source: Transparency Market Research, 2014. Found on PR Newswire, 24 Jul 2014, (Website: http://www.prnewswire.com). Original Source: Transparency Market Research, website: http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/ (10 Jul 2014) © Transparency Market Research 2014
for the formulation of VOC-free O/W epoxy emulsions. It is suitable for use in floor and concrete coatings, among other applications. The surfactant reportedly imparts excellent tropical storage stability and has no negative effect on dry film properties. Croda mainly uses raw materials from vegetable oils from plants and natural fatty materials. Original Source: Double Liaison, Jun-Jul 2014, (599), 23 (Website: http://www.groupe-etai.com) (in French) © Le Groupe ETAI 2014
Surfachem establishes Brazilian joint venture UK-based speciality chemicals provider Surfachem Group Ltd has set up its first subsidiary in Brazil, a joint venture with Vitrine Química Ltda. Surfachem Brasil Ltda will serve several industries, including the supply of surfactants to the personal care, household care and institutional & industrial care markets. The new company will be headquartered in Guarulhos, São Paulo and will provide distribution and supply services throughout Brazil. Vitrine will transfer all of its activities, management and staff to the new venture and will manage all of Surfachem’s activities in Brazil. Surfachem, part of UK-based 2M Holdings Ltd, specializes in the supply of natural surfactants for the skin care, body care, deodorants and colour cosmetics categories. It also serves the car care, home care, pharmaceuticals and oilfield industries. Surfachem sees Brazil as a logical step in its global expansion strategy to complement its existing position in the UK and Europe. ‘Surfachem Brasil provides the platform from which to develop a regional presence and to provide our customers and supply partners with exceptional service and support,’ says Surfachem’s managing director Dr Richard Smith. Original Source: Surfachem Group Ltd, 2 The Embankment, Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4BA, UK, tel: +44 113 3949200, website: http://www.surfachem.com (4 Jul 2014) © Surfachem 2014
Croda surfactant for O/W epoxy emulsions
New projects
Croda Coatings & Polymers has developed Maxemul 9107 nonionic polymeric surfactant as an emulsifier
Fogla Group has completed its new 40,000 tonnes/y linear alkylbenzene sulfonate plant in Kolkata, India. The 3
Stepan plans intermediates plant Stepan has unveiled plans to construct a plant in Ascension Parish, LA, USA, to manufacture chemical intermediates for use in global production of the company’s polymers and surfactants. The project would cost $60-70 M. Stepan has authorized feasibility work for the project and will make a final investment decision in 2Q 2015. If construction proceeds, the plant is expected to be complete by 2017. Original Source: Chemical and Engineering News, 4 Aug 2014, 92 (31), 19 (Website: http://www.cenonline.org) © American Chemical Society 2014
Global SLS, SLES & LAS market is expected to reach $9.35 bn in 2020 Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS Liquid and SLS Dry), Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) and Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) Market for Detergents & Cleaners, Personal Care, Textile & Leather, Oilfield Chemicals and Other Applications – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 20142020, which observes that this market was valued at $6.60 bn globally in 2013 and is expected to reach $9.35 bn by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2014 to 2020. LAS emerged as the biggest product segment of this global market, with a 76.6% share. It is a cheaper option and possesses good emulsifying, cleansing and foaming properties; it is widely used in household detergents & industrial cleaners. In volume terms, SLES is projected to grow at a moderate rate owing to its milder nature compared to SLS. In terms of volume and revenue, SLS is anticipated to grow at a sluggish rate during the forecast period. There is higher demand for SLS liquid as it is OCTOBER 2014
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easily soluble and cheaper. The detergents & cleaners sector was the largest consumer of SLS, SLES and LAS in 2013 in volume terms, followed by personal care, which is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% to 2020. SLS and SLES are predominantly used in personal care applications due to their high skin penetration properties. However, demand for SLS from personal care is likely to decrease in the next few years due to its adverse effects on human skin. Other emerging applications of SLS, SLES & LAS include oilfield chemicals, textile, leather, plastics, etc. Asia Pacific dominated the global SLS, SLES & LAS market in 2013, in terms of volume and revenue. Increasing production of detergents & personal care products has been driving the market over the past few years. The Rest of the World emerged as the second-largest consumer in 2013, boosted by rising disposable income in the Middle East, Brazil, etc. The markets in Europe and North America are mature and are thus expected to grow at a sluggish rate during the forecast period. Increasing demand from the detergents & cleaners and personal care industries is expected to drive the global SLS, SLES & LAS market in the next five years. However, the effects of SLES and, more so, SLS on human skin are projected to hamper market growth. Furthermore, the shift towards bio-based surfactants, especially in developed countries, is likely to restrain the growth of the LAS market in the near future. However, new applications and production methods for these surfactants are expected to offer immense opportunities for manufacturers in the industry. Major players include Croda, Rhodia, Solvay, Dow Chemical, Stepan, Clariant, Sasol and BASF. Original Source: Transparency Market Research, 2014. Found on PR Newswire, 24 Jul 2014, (Website: http://www.prnewswire.com). Original Source: Transparency Market Research, website: http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/ (10 Jul 2014) © Transparency Market Research 2014
for the formulation of VOC-free O/W epoxy emulsions. It is suitable for use in floor and concrete coatings, among other applications. The surfactant reportedly imparts excellent tropical storage stability and has no negative effect on dry film properties. Croda mainly uses raw materials from vegetable oils from plants and natural fatty materials. Original Source: Double Liaison, Jun-Jul 2014, (599), 23 (Website: http://www.groupe-etai.com) (in French) © Le Groupe ETAI 2014
Surfachem establishes Brazilian joint venture UK-based speciality chemicals provider Surfachem Group Ltd has set up its first subsidiary in Brazil, a joint venture with Vitrine Química Ltda. Surfachem Brasil Ltda will serve several industries, including the supply of surfactants to the personal care, household care and institutional & industrial care markets. The new company will be headquartered in Guarulhos, São Paulo and will provide distribution and supply services throughout Brazil. Vitrine will transfer all of its activities, management and staff to the new venture and will manage all of Surfachem’s activities in Brazil. Surfachem, part of UK-based 2M Holdings Ltd, specializes in the supply of natural surfactants for the skin care, body care, deodorants and colour cosmetics categories. It also serves the car care, home care, pharmaceuticals and oilfield industries. Surfachem sees Brazil as a logical step in its global expansion strategy to complement its existing position in the UK and Europe. ‘Surfachem Brasil provides the platform from which to develop a regional presence and to provide our customers and supply partners with exceptional service and support,’ says Surfachem’s managing director Dr Richard Smith. Original Source: Surfachem Group Ltd, 2 The Embankment, Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4BA, UK, tel: +44 113 3949200, website: http://www.surfachem.com (4 Jul 2014) © Surfachem 2014
Croda surfactant for O/W epoxy emulsions
New projects
Croda Coatings & Polymers has developed Maxemul 9107 nonionic polymeric surfactant as an emulsifier
Fogla Group has completed its new 40,000 tonnes/y linear alkylbenzene sulfonate plant in Kolkata, India. The 3