Defoamers Industry Overview

The global defoamers market size was valued at USD 3.26 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0% from 2022 to 2030.

The market growth is attributed to the increasing usage of the product in numerous agrochemicals, including pesticides and fertilizers, and significant growth in the infrastructure of water treatment. The product plays a significant role in minimizing the carbon footprint caused by manufacturers and end-users, which is likely to propel the demand for low VOC solvent-free defoamers. Manufacturers are focusing on the usage of bio-based and sustainable raw materials instead of petro-based variants. Producers, on the other hand, are focusing on the development of modified and high-performance silicone compounds to enhance product performance.

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The product is widely used in water treatment infrastructure by municipal and industrial wastewater streams, which helps in the reduction of pump cavitations, prevention of loss due to overflow, and improvement of sanitation and safety. Hence, defoamers optimize the sludge dewatering process and can facilitate floatation, thickening, filtration, clarification, and processes.

The product is manufactured using raw materials such as silicone compounds, vegetable oil, mineral oil, ethylene glycol, wax, and propylene glycol. Silicone compounds used in defoamers production include siloxane, silicone glycols, and silicone fluids. SiVance, LLC, Wacker Chemie AG, and Bluestar Silicones International are the major suppliers of silicone compounds to defoamers producers.

Regulatory organizations such as the U.S. FDA, the U.S. EPA, the USDA, and the European Commission have specified the usage limits of various components in the product formulation. Manufacturers thrive to meet the stringent regulatory standards, which leads to the high cost of production and quality control. Technological advancement in the product development process is expected to create lucrative opportunities in the near future. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is the key raw material used in the production process. Manufacturers are focusing on research and innovation to synthesize modified and advanced molecules of PDMS to improve product performance.

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Key Companies Profile

Some prominent players in the global defoamers market include:

• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
• Ashland Inc.
• Dow Corning Corporation
• Evonik Industries AG
• BASF SE
• Elementis Plc
• Clariant AG
• Eastman Chemical Company

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