
Detergent alcohols are basically fatty alcohols with carbon chain length in the range between of C12-C18. They are produced both through natural and synthetic resources. Naturally, detergent alcohols are obtained through resources such as oils, fats and waxes of plant or animal, while synthetically, they are derived from petrochemical derivatives. Detergent alcohols are mainly used as raw material for the manufacturing of surfactants and detergents, which are used in household and industrial cleaning applications. Detergent alcohols are also used as a polymerization aid, plasticizer and antioxidant in polymers and plastic processing. Numerous different types of detergent alcohols are available in the market which are used for their various application in household detergents, industrial cleaners, lube oil additive, oil field chemical and others. Due to their vast use across various end-use industries, detergent alcohols are expected to register a significant increase in their global demand and the market is expected to expand at a healthy CAGR over the forecast period of 2016-2026.