How Is Epoxy Coating Usage Fueling Polyetheramine Consumption?

Polyetheramines are colorless curing agents, which consist of polyether and amine moieties, and are used to increase the flexibility, toughness, hydrophobicity, or hydrophilicity of a variety of products. The application areas of this substance include resins, polyurea, epoxy coatings, composites, elastomers, inks, sealants, polyamides, and adhesives. Epoxy coatings are, in turn, used in fiberglass, carbon fiber, and several other composite materials. Polyetheramines are also utilized as fuel additives for cleaning carburetors, valves, and injectors.

Among these, epoxy coatings are the most widely used products containing polyetheramines. Epoxy coatings and durable coatings can be used for durable paints, fiberglass, carbon fibers, and strong adhesives and coatings for metals and floors. These coatings are also used to seal the surface of fresh concrete and prevent the rapid loss of moisture. Other uses of polyetheramine include demulsification of oilfields, acid neutralization, and cement additives. Thus, the key industries that consume polyetheramine-based products are paints & coatings, automotive, and construction. 

The widening application base of these products and growing end-use industries will accelerate the polyetheramine market progress at a CAGR of 10.5% between 2016 and 2022. As per P&S Intelligence, the polyetheramine market revenue stood at $660.4 million in 2015. The spurring demand for epoxy coatings and composite materials will boost the requirement for polyetheramine, globally. Moreover, the expansion of the manufacturing sector, especially in developing countries, will amplify the consumption of this substance.

The demand for fuel additives in the region is driven by the rising sale of automobiles. With people becoming richer, they are spending more than ever on luxury goods, such as automobiles. Moreover, the rising awareness on the role of fuel additives in increasing the fuel economy of vehicles is propelling the consumption of such materials. Being the most-polluted region in the world, APAC has a strong need to cut down its greenhouse gas emissions, which is another area where fuel additives are helpful.

Thus, the growing requirement for epoxy coatings in various end-use industries and rising need for fuel additives will boost the production of polyetheramines in the foreseeable future.

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