Naphthenic Acid Market, By Type (Refined Naphthenic Acid, High Purity Naphthenic Acid), By Application (Paint and Ink Driers, Wood Preservatives, Fuel and Lubricant Additives, Rubber Additives, Other Applications), and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America)- Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030
Naphthenic acid is an acid composed of a mixture of cyclopentyl and cyclohexyl carboxylic acids. Its molecular mass ranges from 120 to 700 atomic mass units. It has a carbon backbone that contains nine to twenty carbons. Naphthenic acid is released from the oil sands during extraction processes, which causes a variety of environmental effects including contamination of ground and surface water.
Market Dynamics:
Growing demand for naphthenic acid from the textile and wood industries will fuel market growth. Growth in the global naphthenic acid market is also expected to continue to be driven by rising demand in the automobile, pharmaceutical, and household cleaning industries. Increasing concern about skin and hair problems among youth will also contribute to the growth in this market. Furthermore, rising demand for anti-aging products is further expected to drive the market during the forecast period. However, environmental degradation is likely to hinder market growth.
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