Fatty Alcohol Manufacturing Business. Production of Long-chain alcohol (Fatty Alcohol). Profitable Business Opportunities in Oleochemicals Business
Fatty alcohols are commonly derived from natural oil and fat found in animals and plants or prepared synthetically. They are aliphatic alcohols used in detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc. In cosmetics formulations fatty alcohol is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and emollients. Fatty alcohols can be divided into natural and artificial. All natural fatty alcohols are based on soya bean oil, palm oil, coconut oil, and others. For production of fatty alcohol - three methods can be used such as wax Easter route, Easter route, and acid route.
The fatty alcohol is derived from fatty acids and forms the basic building blocks of products like soaps, shampoos, and cosmetics among others. The fatty alcohols are colorless oily liquids or solid wax substances that are widely used in making cleaning products. They are amphipathic in nature and act as non-ionic surfactants. The fatty alcohols are mainly being used as emulsifiers, thickeners, emollients, and lubricating agents across different industries.
The main application areas for fatty alcohols are detergents and soaps, personal care and others. Increasing concerns regarding the effect of petrochemicals use on the environment have driven the use of bio-based, sustainable chemicals. The industry has started adopting biodegradable products and base chemicals through bio-based raw materials for the reduction of its reliance on petrochemicals and to decrease carbon footprint. Regulations regarding the environmental hazards associated with petrochemical-based products are expected to drive the market adoption. Also, increasing demand for personal care products and detergents & soaps in developing regions is estimated to drive the adoption of fatty alcohols during the forecast period.