Low Foam Surfactants Market

Low Foam Surfactants: Introduction

• Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension between two liquids, between a gas and a liquid, or between a liquid and a solid. Surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, or dispersants.
• Foam is an important property of surfactants in household applications, where foam signals cleaning to the user. In contrast, foam is often disruptive to the cleaning process for industrial and institutional (I&I) applications. Stable foam inhibits mechanical action so that the cleaning solution does not come into contact with the surface being cleaned.
• Low foam is defined as initial foam volume that is 30 mm or less via the high shear foam test. These are nonionic surfactants with altered alkyl chains or levels of alkoxylation. They are used for various cleaning applications in homes, industries, and institutions. When added to water, most of them have a low freezing point and do not gel.

Key Drivers and Restraints of Low Foam Surfactants Market

• The global low foam surfactants market is expected to expand at a noteworthy pace in the next few years primarily due to the rise in demand for these foams among various end-user industries such as cosmetics, industrial cleaning, health care, and household
• Need for greener & sustainable surfactants is the latest trend in the low foam surfactants market. Players are focusing on manufacturing low foam surfactants with the help of herbal and biodegradable compounds.
• Rise in urbanization, increase in number of working women, changing lifestyle of the people, and growing awareness regarding hygiene & skin care are other factors driving the global market

Low Foam Surfactants Market: Segments

• The global low foam surfactants market can be segmented based on type, application, end-use industry, and region
• In terms of type, the global low foam surfactants market can be divided into non-ionic, cationic, and amphoteric. The non-ionic segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR of the global low foam surfactants market. Non-ionic surfactants can be used in a variety of temperatures without compromising on their functionality.
• Based on application, the global low foam surfactants market can be classified into agrochemicals, detergents & cleaning agents, food & dairy process cleaners, pulp & paper, metalworking fluids, metal cleaning, oilfield chemicals, and others
• Based on end-use industry, the global low foam surfactants market can be categorized into personal care, paints, textiles, and others. Growth of the personal care end-use industry is estimated to drive the segment during the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact on Low Foam Surfactants Market

• Emergence of the new COVID strain in many developed and developing countries has adversely affected the health care infrastructure. Hospital staff, medicines, oxygen beds, and ventilators are in short supply. Supply chains are facing disruptions, leading to disturbances in production activities in many countries.
• On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Originating in China, the virus has spread to at least 213 countries and territories around the world.

North America to Dominate Low Foam Surfactants Market

• In terms of geography, the global low foam surfactants market can be segmented into North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
• Asia Pacific is expected to account for large share of the global low foam surfactants market during the forecast period due to rise in consumer demand for these foams, increase in population, and growth in adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies by the players in the region
• Several initiatives taken by governments of countries such as India to promote hygiene among the people is another vital factor expected to drive the low foam surfactants market in Asia Pacific

Key Manufacturers Operating in Global Low Foam Surfactants Market

• The global low flame surfactants market was consolidated in 2020. Major players have prominent presence in developed and developing countries. Key manufacturers operating in the global low foam surfactants market include:
  • AkzoNobel N.V
  • Clariant AG
  • Evonik Industries
  • Croda International plc
  • Huntsman Corporation
  • Kao Corporation
  • BASF SE
  • Stepan Company
  • Galaxy Surfactants

Global Low Foam Surfactants Market: Research Scope

Global Low Foam Surfactants Market, by Type

• Non-ionic
• Cationic
• Amphoteric

Global Low Foam Surfactants Market, by Application

• Agrochemicals
• Detergents & Cleaning Agents
• Food & Dairy Process Cleaners
• Pulp & Paper
• Metalworking Fluids
• Metal Cleaning
• Oilfield Chemicals
• Others

Global Low Foam Surfactants Market, by End-use Industry

• Personal Care
• Paints
• Textiles
• Others

Global Low Foam Surfactants Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia & CIS
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa