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Stearic acid is also called octadecanoic acid, which is basically one of the most common long-chain fatty acids. Stearic acid has extensive applications in many fields, for instance, cosmetic industry, rubber industry, food industry, pharmaceutical industry and biomedical science industry. Although, stearic is generally derived from palm oil, it is also derived from others sources such as corn, which is a waxy solid that is almost insoluble in water. Since, stearic acid occurs in many animal and vegetable fats and oils. However, animal fat is richer than vegetable fat by 15%. One of the most popular uses of stearic acid is in the production of candles to harden the wax and strengthen the candle. Stearic acid is also commonly used in the production of soap. It give shampoos a pearly color and also helps to make harden soaps. Furthermore, preventing oxidization is another key use of stearic acid. It is also used to coat metal powders such as iron and aluminum, used in fireworks that allow them to be stored for longer period of time. It is also used in some metal polishes to prevent the oxidation, to produce magnesium stearate and rust that can occur on metal parts of tools.

Future Market Insights (FMI) has released a new report titled, "ASEAN Organic Cosmetics Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014 - 2020". According to the report, the global organic cosmetics market is expected to account for US$ 66.1 Bn by 2020, registering a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period. The ASEAN organic cosmetics market on the other hand is projected to reach US $ 4,410.9 Mn at a CAGR of 9.5% over the forecast period.

Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Food Blender and Mixer Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2025" report to their offering.

Stearic is a saturated stearic acid and the salts and esters of stearic acid is known as stearates. Stearates is segmented on the basis of type which includes aluminum monostearate, zinc stearate, calcium stearate, sodium stearate and magnesium stearate. Magnesium stearate is a mixture of pure palmitic acid and stearic acid, in which minimum percentage of stearic acid should not be less than 40.0% and the sum of both of these two acid should not be less than 90.0%. Magnesium stearate also contains MgO which is not less than 6.8% and not more than 8.3%. Naturally magnesium stearate occurs as a fatty acid, however it can be isolated from plant and animal oil. Increased usage of magnesium stearate in pharmaceutical and personal care products is expected to drive its growth over the forecast period.

Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Tara Gum Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2025" report to their offering.

Future Market Insights (FMI) in its latest offering, "BRICS Oral Care - Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014–2020", provides in-depth analysis and strategic recommendations on the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) oral care market. Personal care includes categories such as skin care, hair care, cosmetics, oral care and toiletries. The global oral care market represents 15% of the personal care market in 2014, and is expected to account for almost 20% of the overall market by 2020. Organised retailing, rising per capita income, increasing consumer spending on personal care products and consumer preferences for value-added products are some of the factors contributing to growth of the BRICS personal care market. The BRICS region represents a major segment of the global market.FMI forecasts that the overall oral care market in BRICS will grow at a moderate single-digit CAGR between 2014 and 2020.

Future Market Insights (FMI), with sharp focus on emerging regions, delivers key insights on the global stevia market in its recent report titled, "Stevia Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020". According to the report, the global stevia market is projected to grow at a single-digit CAGR during the forecast period, accounting for US $ 565.2 Mn by 2020. Shifting consumer preference for natural sweeteners is a major factor driving growth of this market. Additionally, stevia extracts are finding increasing application in soft drinks and juices, ice creams and various other products. This is attributed to its high-intensity natural sweetness properties. Due to these factors, share of the stevia market is expected to account for around 15% of the overall sweetener market by 2020.

Future Market Insights (FMI), delivers key insights on the Natural Food Colours market in its recent report titled, "Natural Food Colours Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020". According to the report, the overall food colours market is anticipated to grow at a healthy single-digit CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. Interestingly however, the natural food colours market is projected to grow by 2.8 times more than the synthetic food colours market and 2.1 times more than that of the caramel colours market. The global natural food colours market reached around US $ 1.14 Bn in terms of value in 2014.

Future Market Insights (FMI), in its recent report titled "Global IoE (Internet of Everything) Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014–2020" indicates that the global IoE market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 16.4% during the forecast period.

Future Market Insights (FMI) announces the release of its latest report titled, "Asia Pacific Flexible Glass, Market Opportunity; 2014 to 2020 Forecast." According to the report, the Asia Pacific flexible glass market is expected to account for $612.7 Mn by 2020, registering a CAGR of 36.5% during the forecast period. Incorporation of flexibility threshold in displays is expected to contribute to the growth of the Asia Pacific flexible glass market over the forecast period.