Tertiary amines Market Expected to Reach $5.6 Billion by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Tertiary amines Market," The tertiary amines market size was valued at $4.3 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $5.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2022 to 2031.

Tertiary amines include quaternary derivatives, amine oxides and betaines, which are used in household, industrial, and institutional cleaners and disinfectants, wood treatment, personal care, oil field, and water treatment. It is also used as a disinfectant, as it is a halogenated tertiary amine compound containing a mixture of surface-active disinfectants and detergents. Tertiary amines have been proven to improve organic pollutant breakdown and water disinfection in water treatment. Tertiary amines are used in wastewater treatment to remove as many suspended particles as possible before the remaining water, referred to as effluent, is released back into the environment.

The growth of the global tertiary amines industry is majorly attributed to its wide applications in surfactants, biocides, and others. Also, rising demand from cosmetics & personal care industry is predicted to drive the market growth during the forecast period. However, toxic nature of tertiary amines is projected to hinder the expansion of the market. Nevertheless, surge in water treatment activities raise demand for tertiary amines, which is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities for the global tertiary amines market growth. Tertiary amines are adaptable substances that have a wide range of organic and oxidation reactive processes that they can catalyze. They are adaptable catalysts due to their nucleophilic nature and the ability to include various functional groups, which may increase stability and reactivity.

Tertiary amines have been demonstrated to enhance organic pollutant breakdown and support water disinfection during water treatment. The rate-limiting phase for in situ chlorine dioxide regeneration is the reaction between hypochlorous acid and chlorite ions. By introducing tertiary amine catalysts to the system at pH 5, the reaction is speed up. It is well known that adding a tertiary amine to hypochlorous acid (HOCl) causes the formation of a highly reactive chlorommonium cation. An example of such an amine is 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO). The chloroammonium cation has a quicker rate of oxidation than HOCl for saturated structures.

The tertiary amines market is segmented into product type, application, end-use industry, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is categorized into C-8 TA, C-10 TA, C-12 TA, C-14 TA, C-16 TA, and others. C-12 TA segment is the leading segment growing with the highest CAGR. C-12 tertiary amines are primarily employed in the production of bactericides and germicides, oil reservoirs agents, wood preservatives, hair care ingredients, and biocides in agricultural chemicals. C-12 tertiary amines wood preservative are used to address wood degradation problems caused by fungal rot or decay, sapstain, moulds, or wood-destroying insects. C-12 tertiary amine was covalently linked to a polystyrene fiber and tested for antibacterial activity, which boosts efficacy against mycobacteria and is considered to be a high-level disinfectant. C-12 tertiary amines biocides are chemicals used to defend against harmful plants, animals, or microbes.

On the basis of application, the market is categorized into surfactants, biocides, and others. Others segment is the leading segment growing with the highest CAGR. The other application of tertiary amines are floatation agents, corrosion inhibitors, emulsifier, and drilling material. Tertiary amines are widely utilized for the production of oil recovery agents, hair care ingredients, bactericides and germicides, wood preservatives, and corrosion inhibitors. These are also extensively used for manufacturing mold release agents, emulsifiers, flotation agents, fuel additives, anti-caking agents, and sludge inhibitors. Further, in the drilling process, tertiary amines are primarily employed in drilling material for suspending cuttings, controlling pressure, stabilizing exposed rock, lubricating, and cooling.

On the basis of end-use industry, the market is categorized into cosmetics & personal care, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, cleaning products and disinfectants, and others. Pharmaceuticals segment is the leading segment growing with the highest CAGR. Tertiary amines are widely utilized in pain killers, such as morphine and demerol. They are also employed as solvents for antihistamine diphenhydramine used in Benadryl syrups. Amines are primary stimulants for neurotransmitters, including serotonin for human bodies. Region-wise, the tertiary amines market share and tertiary amines market trend are studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The major players operating in the global tertiary amines market include, Albemarle Corporation, Kao Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Arkema, Solvay, BASF SE, Huntsman International LLC, DuPont, Alkyl Amines Chemicals, and Limited Hexion Inc. These players have been adopting various strategies to gain higher share or to retain leading positions in the market. Expansion, new product launch, acquisition, and collaboration are the most adopted strategies by these players.

For instance, in 2022, Kao Corporation expanded its business by building a new tertiary amine production plant in Pasadena, Texas, U.S., mainly to meet growing demand for sterilizing/cleaning applications as well as for wide range of other industrial applications. By establishing a new production plant in the U.S., Kao is expected to strengthen its stable supply system for the U.S. market, which is expected to grow in the mid- to long-term. Kao Corporation introduced dimethylamine fatty alcohol in the presence of a catalyst that may produce tertiary amines extremely fast and selectively. Tertiary amines are utilized as fundamental components in hair conditioners, dishwashing detergents, disinfectants, and a variety of other home items.

COVID-19 IMPACT ANALYSIS:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for disinfectants surged, consequently bolstering the tertiary amines market development as these amines are extensively used in disinfection wipes and sanitizers. Growing global awareness regarding sanitation as well as personal hygiene propelled the demand for disinfectants and sanitizers. These disinfectants and sanitizers produced from tertiary amines, help in preventing infectious diseases, including COVID-19, influenza, norovirus, meningitis, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and pertussis (whooping cough).

KEY FINDINGS OF THE STUDY

• By product type, the C-14 TA segment was the highest revenue contributor in 2021.
• By application, the surfactants segment dominated the market in 2021.
• By end-use industry, the cosmetics and personal care segment held the highest share in 2021.
• Region-wise, Asia-Pacific was the highest revenue contributor, growing with a CAGR of 3.2%.