A fatty amine is any amine attached to a hydrocarbon chain of eight or more carbon atoms in length. These compounds are classified as oleochemicals. More commonly fatty amines are derived from C12-C18 hydrocarbons, which in turn are derived from the more abundant fatty acids. They are often mixtures. Fatty amines are cationic surface‐active compounds which strongly adhere to surfaces by either physical or chemical bonding. Commercially available fatty amines are most frequently prepared from naturally occurring materials by hydrogenation of a fatty nitrile intermediate. High purity fatty amines are prepared by distillation of either the precursor fatty acid or amine product mixture.
Commercially important members include coco amine, oleylamine, tallow amine, and soya amine. Some applications of these compounds are in fabric softeners, froth flotation agents (purification of ores), and corrosion inhibitors. They are the basis for a variety of cosmetic formulations. Many chemical reactions using fatty amines as reactive intermediates are run on an industrial scale to produce a wide range of important products. Depending on the chemical class, most fatty amines range from moderately toxic to practically nontoxic by acute oral ingestion.
A major use for ethoxylated and propoxylated amines is as an antistatic agent in the textile and plastics industry. Amine oxides application include detergent and personal care areas as a foam booster and stabilizer or as a dispersant for glass fibers. The major uses for the diamines include corrosion inhibitors, gasoline and fuel oil additives, flotation agents, pigment wetting agents, epoxy curing agents, herbicides, and asphalt emulsifiers. Due to low volatility fatty alkylamines are not considered an inhalation hazard at ambient conditions.
The global fatty amines market research report sheds light on the market circumstances by carrying out primary and secondary research for more than 320 hours. As per the report, the global fatty amines market is growing at a fast pace and increasing its geographical footprint rapidly. The global fatty amines market is valued at US $ xxx million dollars in 2019 which is forecast to grow at CAGR of xx% and reach a massive US $ xxx million dollars by the end of 2024 in value.
The growth is comparatively higher in Asia Pacific region due demand for fatty amines as emulsifiers in agrochemicals. The major growth driver for fatty amines market globally is the demand for agriculture products is on a rise due to constantly growing population, particularly in developing countries. Fatty amines find major applications as ingredients in the agro-chemicals along with other amines. Also Increasing levels of demands from the water treatment applications due to the large-scale adoption of water treatment services.
The availability of cost-effective alternatives that are comparatively environment friendly restrict the growth of the fatty amines market. Concerns regarding the vulnerable nature of raw materials along with the unavailability of fatty amines also impact on the growth of the fatty amines market.
Fatty amines enjoy wide usage across all major regions in the world including Europe, APAC, North America, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. These regions serve large number of manufacturers and supplier and are hence responsible for the growth of fatty amines market globally. The companies that lead global market are Nouryon Holding B.V.,Solvay, Evonik Industries AG, Global Amines, Kao Corporation, Arkema, Ecogreen Oleochemicals, and Indo Amines Limited.
Research Methodology
The research process includes the market segmentation of the global fatty amines market, identifying the growth determinants of every market segment and market forecasts. The primary source from the supply side includes industry experts, CEOs, vice president, directors, and key executives of various industry players. The primary source from demand side includes marketing manager and experts from various application industries. Market Krystal held more than 40 interviews for this study, details of which are mentioned:
By company type:
Manufacturers (35%), Suppliers (25%), Consumers (20%), Researchers (10%), Independent industry consultant (10%)
By geography:
North America (25%), Asia (40%), Europe (20%), Rest of the World (15%)
By designation:
Top level (40%), Operation level (20%), Mid-level (40%)
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