Natural surfactants are derived from different types of plants, vegetables and fruits. Natural surfactants have various beneficial properties such as low toxicity, based on renewable substances and biologically degradable nature. They are used in different application fields including, detergents, personal care, industrial and institutional cleaning, agriculture chemicals, and oilfield chemicals. Others applications of natural surfactants include ceramics, pulp and paper and metal processing, etc.
GROWING REQUIREMENT FOR NONTOXIC AND HIGHLY BIODEGRADABLE PRODUCTS TO INFLUENCE THE MARKET GLOBALLY
The focus on the production of products with low toxicity and high biodegradability is growing. Consumers’ preference for natural, ecologically friendly, and sustainable products is also increasing. Consumers from various countries are highly demanding products based on natural ingredients. Natural surfactants have various ecological benefits. Further, the use of conventional surfactants is restricted by strict environmental and governmental regulations. This results in increasing demand for nontoxic and highly biodegradable bio-based surfactants.
Some of the players operating in the global natural surfactants market includes, BASF SE, Clariant AG, Croda International Plc, Dow Inc., KAO Corporation, Lankem Ltd., Solvay S.A., Arkema, Stepan Company, and Evonik Industries AG. Players operating in the global natural surfactants market focus on providing high quality products to fulfil the customer demand.
