Fatty Methyl Ester Sulfonate Market – Top 3 Drivers by Technavio

November 16, 2017

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FMES—Technavio
market research analysts forecast the global
fatty methyl ester sulfonate market to grow at a CAGR of
close to 19% during the forecast period, according to their latest
report.

The market study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the
global fatty methyl ester sulfonate market for 2017-2021. The
report also lists laundry detergents and personal care as the two major
application segments, of which the laundry detergents segment accounted
for more than 46% of the market share in 2016.

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Technavio analysts highlight the following three market drivers that are
contributing to the growth of the global fatty
methyl ester sulfonate market:

Fatty methyl ester sulfonate as a substitute for alkyl benzene
surfactant
Stringent regulations accelerating the demand for bio-based detergents
Depletion of fossil fuels and rising price of petrochemicals

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Fatty methyl ester sulfonate as a substitute for alkyl benzene
surfactant

Fatty methyl ester sulfonate is synthesized by the esterification and
sulfonation of vegetable oils. It is made from renewable resources, such
as palm oil and coconut oil. It is used in the production of detergents
and surfactants. It is completely biodegradable and less toxic compared
to other synthetic detergents such as Alkyl benzene surfactant. Methyl
ester sulfonate surfactants are used extensively in laundry detergents
and in industries for cleaning machinery. There are many advantages of
methyl ester sulfonate surfactants over alkylbenzene surfactants in
terms of production, sustainability, and non-toxic effects.

Alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactants are derived from petrochemical
intermediates and are non-renewable. The cost of production is high as
they are made of petroleum products. They are non-biodegradable and are
toxic to the ecosystem. They cause problems to the skin, respiratory
diseases, and infections.

“Methyl ester sulfonate is eco-friendly, and it emits less carbon
dioxide compared to alkylbenzene sulfonates. The properties exhibited by
fatty methyl ester sulfonate, such as its biodegradability, and
cost-effectiveness have lead to an increase in demand for surfactants
and detergents that are produced using this compound. Fatty methyl ester
sulfonate is used on a large scale in laundry cleaning and industries,” says
Kurva Samba Sivudu, a lead analyst at Technavio for specialty
chemicals research.

Stringent regulations accelerating the demand for bio-based detergents

The harmful effects of petrochemical-based detergents have urged various
environmental regulatory bodies to impose a ban on the use of such
products. For instance, the European Union has imposed a ban on the use
of phosphate-based detergents in laundry and industrial cleaning.
Industrial wastewater when discharged into lakes, rivers, or ponds makes
the water toxic which causes harm to aquatic life. The demand for fatty
methyl ester sulfonate is increasing as it is derived from natural oils,
such as palm oil and coconut oil. It is highly biodegradable and
eco-friendly.

“The use of palm oil-based surfactants can reduce the adverse effects
on the ecosystem. Methyl ester sulfonate is an ionic surfactant that is
used extensively as an active ingredient in the laundry industry. The
regulatory mandate to use bio-based detergents is leading to an increase
in the demand for methyl ester sulfonates in the industrial and laundry
cleaning sectors,” says Kurva.

Depletion of fossil fuels and rising price of petrochemicals

Most of the industrial manufacturers have been dependent on
petrochemicals to produce various products. They are known to be the
building blocks for a variety of materials. The constant use of
petrochemicals in major industries is the reason for the depletion of
fossil fuels. The lack of petroleum or non-renewable resources results
in the surge in the price of crude oil and petrochemicals, a major
problem faced by many industries.

The fluctuations in the price of crude oil and petroleum feedstocks is
urging the shift toward bio-based manufacturing processes. The easy
availability of palm oil or coconut oil that is used in the production
of fatty methyl ester sulfonate is encouraging manufacturers of
detergents to produce bio-based surfactants rather than synthetic
detergents.

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