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By manufacturing method, the morpholine market is segmented as diethanolamine method and diethylene glycol method. The diethanolamine segment accounted for more than USD 2 billion in 2022 owing to the expansion of the cosmetic industry and changing beauty standards, increasing the use of diethanolamine for morpholine. The diethanolamine method of manufacturing morpholine is considered safe for skin and has various uses in lubricant production for the textile industry, industrial gas purification, and utilized as an emulsifier and dispersing agent in agricultural chemicals.
The optical brighteners segment of the morpholine market is forecast to observe around 6% CAGR through 2032. Morpholine is utilized as a chemical polishing agent on glass and other optical parts to provide enhanced luster and purity on their surface in contrast to other coatings. In addition, morpholine is a safe option for usage in the optical sector since it has no negative impact on people or the environment, which is driving the segment growth further.
Asia Pacific morpholine market size surpassed USD 0.95 billion in 2022, attributed to the expansion of the chemical industry in the APAC region. In addition, the availability of raw materials such as ethylene oxide and ammonia for the production of morpholines has accelerated market growth.