Rubber Anti-Tack Agents Market Analysis

Stearate based rubber anti-tack agents was dominant in 2015. However, the segment is analyzed to witness slow gains owing to stringent environmental regulations. Fatty acid esters used in the industry generated revenue of more than USD 55 million in 2015. Glycerol monostearate (GMS) and natural fatty acid esters such as isoamyl laurate are also used in uncured rubber. These are of the key materials used to eliminate substrate adhesive property.

Soaps used as anti-tack agents are projected to witness gains exceeding 4% CAGR over the forecast timeframe. Soaps or slab dips as release agents serve an important role in rubber compounds processing and uncured rubber polymers. These processing chemicals are used to avoid adhesion during storage and help in enhancing production yield and performance during the manufacture of rubber. Slab dips used in the rubber industry are powdered water-dispersible agents that are manufactured as liquid soaps.

North America led mainly by the U.S. was valued at over USD 40 million in 2015. Regional growth is mainly attributed to rising awareness to maintain hygiene by restricting virus and bacteria transmission. In addition, the U.S. has the largest aging population globally, which increasing nitrile glove demand due to large number of nursing homes and high medical expenditure.

Asia Pacific, mainly led by India, Malaysia and China was dominant in 2015 and is forecast to experience gains of more than 4,5% CAGR over the forecast timeframe.  The growth was majorly driven by robust growth in the regional automotive industry. In addition, Malaysia is the largest rubber manufacturer globally owing to boost the rubber anti-tack agents market growth by 2024.