Isostearic Acid Market Analysis

End-Use (Personal Care, Home Care, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Textile)

The personal care segment in the isostearic acid market is estimated to gain a robust revenue share of 35% in the coming years owing to the growing need for eco-friendly skin care products. Over the past seven years or so, the global market for eco-friendly items has expanded geometrically they are entirely free of any chemicals and dangerous substances and made entirely of natural materials, eco-friendly items that assist in safeguarding the environment from pollution while also enhancing human mental and physical health and be available for use by future generations, increasing the sustainability of the planet and the universe. As a result, the demand for isostearic acid is expected to rise.

Isostearic acid is a naturally occurring substance that comes only from vegetable sources and is known to biodegrade easily and has exceptional emollient and moisturizing qualities which make it suitable for use in a wide range of skin care and color cosmetic applications, including cleansers, sunscreens, and deodorants. Moreover, this fatty acid is used in a lot of cosmetic goods as it has a gentle lubricating sensation.

Application (Detergents, Chemicals Esters, Lubricants & Greases, Food Additive, Pigment Enhancer)

Isostearic acid market from the chemicals esters segment is set to garner a notable share shortly. Based on isostearic acids, there exist several chemical esters such as ethyl isostearate, sorbitan isostearate, isopropyl isostearate, trimethylopropane tri-isostearate, glycerol monoisostearate, and tri-isostearin that are utilized as ingredients in skin care and cosmetic items including lipsticks and hair care products owing to its several properties including strong adhesion and dispersion, emollient and water-repellent qualities.

Besides this, some chemical esters, such as pentaerythritol tetraisostearate also known as pentaerythritol tetrastearate, or simply PETS with long-chain fatty acids like stearic acid, can be found in synthetic greases that consist of over-75 % synthetic base oil, which serves as the lubricants that are utilized in metalworking, rolling steel sheets, and metal cutting.

Furthermore, sorbitan ester is frequently found in items for home and personal care including physical sunscreens and ornamental cosmetics, as a wetting agent, coupling agent, and dispersion agent, and is also frequently employed in the food sector, particularly in the manufacturing of chocolate and margarine.

Our in-depth analysis of the global isostearic acid market includes the following segments: