PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1140022
PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1140022
The global metallic stearates market was valued at $4.0 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $6.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2031.
Metallic stearates are metal salts of an 18-carbon chain fatty acid, known as stearic acid. They are commonly produced by the reaction between a stearic acid and metal salts, such as metal oxides, metal hydroxides, metal sulphate, and metal chloride. The most important metallic stearates, in terms of quantity, are the metallic stearates of aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. They find applications in several industries, such as polymer & rubber industry, pharmaceuticals & cosmetics, building & construction, paints & coatings, and others.
The growth of the global metallic stearates market is driven by increase in demand for rubber manufacturing sectors wherein metallic stearates are widely used as external lubricant during rubber manufacturing. In addition, rise in demand for both, residential & commercial facilities have surged the growth of paints & coatings sector, which in turn has escalated the demand for highly efficient metallic stearates that are used to provide long term heat resistance and enhance the glossy finish of paints. This is predicted to foster the growth of the metallic stearates market during the forecast period.
However, the prolonged exposure of metallic stearates above concentration limits may cause several health-related disorders. For instance, inhalation of zinc stearate produces lung damage and death in some infants upon single exposure. Furthermore, magnesium stearate can irritate the mucus lining of the bowels, which in turn is expected to trigger a bowel movement or diarrhea and immune dysfunction. These factors are anticipated to restrain the growth of metallic stearates market during the forecast period.
On the contrary, increasing demand for polymers from various end-use sectors, such as healthcare, construction, automotive, and others where metallic stearates are widely used in polymer and poly vinyl chloride (PVC) manufacturing for heat and light stabilization purposes is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the metallic stearates market in the coming future.
The metallic stearates market is segmented into product type, form, application, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is bifurcated into calcium stearate, zinc stearate, aluminum stearate, lithium stearate, magnesium stearate, sodium stearate, and others. By form, the market is classified into powder, granules, and others. Depending on application, it is fragmented into plastics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, rubber, paints & coatings, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The leading players operating in the global metallic stearates market include, Akrochem Corporation, Baerlocher GmbH, Dover Chemical Corporation, Faci Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Peter Greven GmbH & Co. KG, PMC Biogenix, Inc., PROMAX Industries ApS, Sinwon Chemical Co., Ltd., Univar Solutions Inc., and Valtris Specialty Chemicals. The global metallic stearates market report provides in-depth competitive analysis as well as profiles of these major players.
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