Alkyl Ketene Dimers (AKD) Wax Market:Overview
Alkylketene dimers (AKD) wax is a fiber-reactive nuclear-sizing agent used in thepaper industry as a sizing agent. Sizing papers with alkyl ketene dimers (AKD)wax emulsions helps in imparting water resistance by simultaneously controllingits printing properties. It is an efficient sizing agent, especially suitablefrom the environment protection viewpoint. Alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax cancure kinetics. Alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax hydrolysis takes place dependingon conversion into the ketone form of the compound, which occurs during dryingof paper at a high temperature. Traditionally, application of alkyl ketenedimers (AKD) wax in the paper industry involves several tedious steps includingemulsification and mixing of the emulsified alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax withan aqueous mixture that contains fibers, cellulosic fibers, mineral particles,and other chemical agents. During the manufacture of paper sheets, alkyl ketenedimers (AKD) wax emulsion particles may adhere either to fibers, cellulosicfibers, or mineral surfaces in the suspension.
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Alkyl Ketene Dimers (AKD) Wax Market: Drivers & Restraints
Alkylketene dimers (AKD) wax is used in the form of emulsion in the sizing of finerqualities of paper. In comparison to other acidic sizing agents, for instance,gum rosin, alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax aid in minimizing the machinebreakdown and water recycling difficulties in the standard process of acidicpaper manufacture. Alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax also reduces water absorptionand enhances surface conditions of paper during a neutral paper manufacturingprocess. A major factor driving the usage of alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax inthe paper industry is its significant role in minimizing the detrimental impactof water contamination on environment, by facilitating the recycling of waterduring the paper production process.
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Alkyl Ketene Dimers (AKD) Wax Market: Key Segments
In termsof application, the alkylketene dimers (AKD) wax market can be segmented into printing andwriting papers, paperboards, newsprint, and paperboard grades. Use of AKD waxin the manufacture of any type of paper optimizes surface hydrophobicity,absorption of liquids, writability and printability, dimensional stability, andrunnability of the machine.
Alkyl Ketene Dimers (AKD) Wax Market:Regional Outlook
Based ongeography, the global alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax market can be classifiedinto North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East &Africa. The alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax market in Asia Pacific is anticipatedto expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period, due to rapidindustrialization in developing economies in the region. Demand for alkylketene dimers (AKD) wax has been increasing in Asia Pacific, owing to rise inthe demand for paper for packaging in the e-retailer sector in the region. Themanufacture of alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax is primarily concentrated inChina, Japan, and India, owing to low labor cost and easy availability of rawmaterials. Furthermore, various packaging manufacturers are establishing alkylketene dimers (AKD) wax base in developing economies in Asia Pacific toleverage on reduced trading costs and increase their economies of scale. NorthAmerica and Europe also held a significant share of the global alkyl ketenedimers (AKD) wax market in 2017.
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Alkyl Ketene Dimers (AKD) Wax Market: Key Players
Keyplayers operating in the global alkyl ketene dimers (AKD) wax market includeBASF SE, Kemira, Inc., Yanzhou Tiancheng Chemical, and Tiancheng. These playersengage in research & development activities, strategic alliances, andmergers & acquisitions to gain market share.
