Global opacifiers market stood at approximately $ 15.4 billion in 2018 and is projected to cross $ 20.8 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period. Anticipated growth in the market can be primarily attributed to increasing demand for opacifiers from end-use industries like paints & coatings, ceramics and personal care. Notably, rising demand for personal care products, increasing number of working women ... Read more
Opacifiers are additives that are added to transparent objects in order to make them opaque. They offer a richer appearance and increase the visual viscosity of products in surfactant-based formulations. The conversion of transparent object into opaque one is done through three processes, namely, thermal expansion, crystallization, and suspended micro-bubbles. Tin oxide and zircon compounds are two common opacifiers.
The global opacifiers market is expected to post a CAGR of more than 6% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. Request a free sample report. They also help scatter visible light and offer opacity to paints and ensure better reflection and stability. The increasing ... Read more
