Sebacic acid is a naturally occurring white dicarboxylic acid which is soluble in water and has a mild odour. It is also known as decanedioic acid and is a derivative of castor oil. Sebacic acid is widely used as a raw material for the production of biodegradable polymers.
Sebacic acid is widely used as a monomer for the manufacture of plasticizers, lubricants, adhesives, solvents, chemical intermediates, and other applications. It is used as an intermediate for antiseptics, painting products and aromatics. For anti-corrosion applications, sebacic acid is used to produce a salt derivative (the (di)sodium sebacate), which is a corrosion inhibitor which is used as a coolant for aircraft, automotive and truck engines.
In lubricants, sebacic acid is used as a raw material to produce sebacate diesters which is used in the manufacture of complexed greases or lubricants. They are used as base oils for high-performance lubricants (automotive, aerospace turbines, high reliability industrial hydraulics and compressor systems).
The global demand for sebacic acid in 2023 is XX Kiloton. Asia Pacific holds the largest share accounting for XX% of the worldwide market. The rising demand for sebacic acid in the production of XX is said to boost the sebacic acid demand.
Arkema AS, BASF SE, HOKOKU Company Limited, Evonik Industries AG, INOLEX, Casda Biomaterials Company Limited, Krishna Solvents & Chemicals, Sebacic India Limited, Tokyo Chemical Industry Company Limited, KGN Enterprises Limited, Santa Cruz Biotechnology Incorporated are some of the top manufacturers of sebacic acid.
Sebacic acid is used as a corrosion inhibitor and as a coolant fluid in automotive, aircraft, and truck engines. It is also used to manufacture greases lubricants and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials. PVC is used in wide-ranging applications such as manufacturing cable insulation and grommets, dashboards, door panels seating, armrests, and exterior parts, which include body side protection strips, weatherstrips, and window sealing profiles.
Sebacic is used as a plasticizer in PVC films to provide low-temperature flexibility and help in prevent cracking. It is also used as a coolant in the automotive industry. Therefore, increasing automotive vehicle production globally is expected to boost the demand for sebacic acid during the forecast period.
The demand for sebacic acid to produce is bio-based polymers is rapidly growing. Rules and regulations are being introduced to promote the use of bio-based products. The plastic ban in several countries is increasing the use of biodegradable plastics which is boosting the sebacic acid demand. Sebacic acid is an important raw material for the production of biodegradable plastics like bio-nylons like nylon 6.
These bio-based polymers produced are of excellent quality and are highly flexible with enhanced durability. Shifting focus towards the development and use of bio-based polymers in order to minimize negative environmental impact is expected to drive the demand of sebacic acid in the forecast period.
The plasticizer application accounts for a major share owing to the increasing usage of polymers and plastics, which is boosting the growth of the sebacic acid industry. Moreover, in contrast to phthalate plasticizers, these sebacate plasticizers possess improved low-temperature properties. As a result,. In the automotive industry, sebacic acid is used as a plasticizer in PVC films to provide low-temperature flexibility and prevent cracking.
Currently, the polymer manufacturing application segment accounts for the highest market share.
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