Antifog Additives Market Overview
The antifog additives market is a rapidly growing sector in the chemicals industry, driven by the increasing demand for antifog agents in various applications. Antifog agents are used to prevent the formation of condensation on surfaces, such as glass, plastic, and film, by reducing the surface tension of the water droplets and promoting even spreading.
The global antifog additives market is projected to grow at a significant rate in the coming years, due to the growing demand from various end-use industries. The food packaging industry is one of the major consumers of antifog additives, where it is used to prevent the formation of condensation on the packaging films and maintain the product’s visual appeal. With the increasing demand for convenience foods and ready-to-eat meals, the demand for antifog additives in this industry is expected to rise further.
The agriculture industry is another significant consumer of antifog additives, where it is used to prevent the formation of condensation on greenhouse films and improve the growth of crops. With the growing need for high-quality crops and sustainable agriculture practices, the demand for antifog additives in this industry is also expected to increase in the coming years.
The healthcare industry is also a major consumer of antifog additives. It is used in medical equipment, such as goggles and face shields, to prevent fogging and improve visibility. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), the demand for antifog additives in the healthcare industry is expected to grow significantly.
However, due to the large-scale pollution caused, consumers and businesses are switching to alternate packaging materials, which is expected to hamper the antifog additives market growth.
Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the global antifog additives market over the forecast period. Several countries in the region, such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan, have well-developed food processing industries which require packaging films with antifog additives. The usage of antifog additives in packaging films for processed food and agriculture in the region is rising rapidly.
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Recent Developments in the Antifog Additives Market
Key players operating in the market include Croda International Plc, Nouryon, Clariant, Evonik Industries AG, Ashland, Corbion, Palsgaard A/S, Avient Corporation, Ampacet Corporation, and Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. Some of the recent developments in the market are:
In February 2020, Croda International Plc unveiled Atmer 7510, a new proprietary antifog additive formulation. It is mainly intended for use in polyethylene (PE) and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) based food wrap packaging films.
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