Presently, the demand for thermostabilisers in Russia is evaluated at the level of 35-37K mt/y. Imports satisfies more than 60% of the demand for thermostabilisers.
It is quite difficult to assess the volume of the market for stearic acid and and stearates due to the ‘shady’ character of this market which encompasses many industries in Russia including the manufacture of shampoos, soap, paint and varnish materials, polymer processing.
Stearic acid is the most common of the long-chain fatty acids. It is found in many foods, such as beef fat, and cocoa butter.
It is widely used in cosmetics, food packaging, deodorant sticks, toothpastes, and as a softener in rubber.
Stearates of sodium, lithium, calcium, lead, etc. are used as components of plastic lubricants and PVC thermostabilizers.
The Stearic Acid and Stearates Market Research also features the following information:
Market for stearic acid and stearates in the CIS countries;
Prices for stearic acid and stearates;
Major consumers of stearic acid in Russia and other CIS countries;
To name only a few subjects.
