Sweden 2-Ethylhexanol Market Outlook

sweden 2-ethylhexanol market will witness strong demand from various applications in the polymer sector in the forecast period of 2018 to 2032. 2-ethylhexanol is an important intermediate used in industrial lubricants, cooling fluid and emulsifiers in production of adhesives, paints and coatings. it also finds application in production of plasticizers, solvents, polymers, alkyd resins and plasticizers. this product has an excellent capability to mix with both water and oil mirroring the properties of both. in sweden, new regulations and laws made in polymer industry has led to changes in the product requirements and has promoted the usage of bio based 2-ethylhexanol products. ethoxylation is an emerging trend in sweden and the demand for 2-ethylhexanol as a key ingredient in this process is increasing. oxo processing is used to produce 2-ethylhexanol from n-alkanes. this process is easy to control and results in fewer emissions and no formation of by-products. increasing demand for biodegradable products and environmental awareness among the citizens has forced the industries to shift towards bio-based 2-ethylhexanol. this has resulted in the production of faster-curing paints and coatings that are more environmentally friendly and have higher heat and humidity resistance than the traditional coatings. the usage of ethoxylates in producing detergents and emulsifiers is doing great business in the region and 2-ethylhexanol is playing a vital role in this shift. the emergence of advanced technologies has promoted the usage of 2-ethylhexanol in advanced applications such as in the production of cosmetics, alkyd resins, plasticizers and esters. the product is also finding usage in production of surfactants, lubricants and esters. in countries promoting bio-based products, the demand for 2-ethylhexanol is expected to increase. the increasing production of 2-ethylhexanol and the growing demand for bio-based products will drive the growth of this market in the coming years. the rising standards of living of people in the region and the changing lifestyle will also positively influence the sales of this product.