Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Market – Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2018–2026

Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Market – Size, Share, Outlook,
and Opportunity Analysis, 2018–2026
Nonylphenol ethoxylate (NPE) is a surface-active agent produced from etherification of
nonylphenol (NP). NPE is termed as a ‘workhorse’ surfactant due to its cost-effectiveness
and high performance in multiple applications in textile and footwear materials, as scouring
agents, spinning oils, and wetting agents among others
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Market Dynamics:
NPE is mainly used as a surfactant in detergents, emulsifiers, adhesives, dry cleaning aid, and
agrochemicals accounting about 80% of NPE consumption by these sectors. Remaining 20%
accounts for its use in antioxidant for rubber and as lube oil additive (according to the US
Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) NPE, action plan 2010)
However, according to Danish EPA 2015, consumption of NPE decreased from 118,000 tons
per year in 1997 to 18,000 tons per year in 2011, attributed to strict regulations applied on use
of NPEs
Due to toxic nature of NPE, 13 specific NPEs were added to the Toxics Release Inventory
(TRI) list of reportable chemical by US EPA rule in June 2018. When NPE is released in
water, it breaks down to nonylphenol and few short chain compounds, which are highly toxic
for aquatic organisms.
Release of NPE into the aquatic environment may occur due to washing of textile articles
containing NPE detergent. In February 2016, the Official Journal of European Union declared
that textile materials that contain NPE equal or greater than 0.01% will be banned from sale
within EU from February 3, 2021. According to European Council for Alkylphenols and
Derivatives (July 2017), the companies those who wish to continue NPE use for special need
must apply to European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) by July 4, 2019.
In May 2012, US EPA released its report ‘DfE Alternatives Assessment for Nonylphenol
Ethoxylates’ that states few alternatives such as alcohol ethoxylates or fatty alcohol
ethoxylates can be used in detergents instead of NPEs
Therefore, strict regulations on the use of NPE and availability of its alternatives may hamper
growth of the nonylphenol ethoxylate market during the forecast period
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Market Outlook:
According to Danish EPA 2015, few applications of NPE are not covered under restricted
use, which means the companies may continue the use NPE in such industries where its
application is not banned. These applications include emulsion polymerisation (12% of total
NPE consumption), chemical industry (for synthesis of nonylphenol ether sulphates and
nonylphenol ether phosphates, contributing 9% NPE consumption) and paints (4% of NPE
consumption). Moreover another 9% NPE consumption can be attributed to electronic
industry, mineral fuel & oil industry, and civil engineering sector. Demand for NPE from
these sectors is expected to propel NPE market growth during the forecast period.
Key players:
Key players operating in the global nonylphenol ethoxylate market include Dow Chemical
Company , Solvay, KH Chemicals, Huntsman International LLC., Stepan Company, Dover
Chemical Corporation, India Glycols Limited, and Isfahan Copolymer
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