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8. Challenges for the years ahead
The risks associated with the production, transport and use of ethylene oxide have already led to the rationalization of production units and technological developments in the design of reactors and alkoxylation processes. Safety and production costs are set to benefit, and this trend is set to continue in the years ahead.
In recent years, the European ethoxylated surfactants market has suffered from modest growth rates and overcapacity, the effects of which have been mitigated by acquisitions, rationalizations and plant closures. In addition, new producers outside Europe have appeared, with partial or total integration in raw materials. It is logical to expect these new players to target the European market in the not-too-distant future.
The legislative aspects will continue to play a major role, but the major changes, particularly with...
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The non-ionic surfactants used on an industrial scale on the European market are presented in Table 2 . The chemical formulas and properties of the most important products are given at
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1. Production
Among the various classes of surfactants, non-ionic surfactants (NIS) now rank first in terms of both volume and value. Their consumption continues to grow due to their physico-chemical properties, the effects they are intended to achieve, and developments in formulation technologies.
In Europe, the total market for surfactants (expressed as 100% active ingredient)...
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