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Low Foam Surfactants Companies

ID: MRFR/CnM/6671-HCR
140 Pages
Chitranshi Jaiswal
October 2025

Low foam surfactant companies specialize in producing surfactants with minimal foaming properties. These chemicals find applications in various industries, from agriculture to manufacturing, where excessive foam could hinder processes. These companies play a crucial role in providing effective, low-foaming solutions that contribute to improved operational efficiency across diverse sectors.

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Top Industry Leaders in the Low Foam Surfactants Market

Low Foam Surfactants Key CompaniesLow-foam surfactants, heroes of efficient cleaning and anti-foam heroes, This growth unfolds on a dynamic and competitive landscape, where established giants and nimble startups battle for market share.


Market Share Strategies:




  • Sustainable Innovation: Eco-friendly alternatives like bio-based and plant-derived surfactants are gaining traction, with companies like BASF and The Dow Chemical Company leading the charge.


  • Performance Differentiation: Offering low-foam surfactants with tailored properties like improved wetting, dispersing, and emulsifying abilities is key. AkzoNobel's APEX line caters to specific industry needs.


  • Application Focus: Targeting niche applications like metalworking fluids, oilfield chemicals, and agrochemicals opens new market frontiers. Clariant's Emulsogen® line targets the agricultural sector.


  • Regional Expansion: Asia-Pacific, with its booming cleaning product and industrial sectors, is a prime target. Local players like China's Zhejiang Yifan Chemical are making their mark.


Factors Influencing Market Share:




  • Cost Competitiveness: Balancing the premium price of low-foam surfactants with their performance benefits is crucial. Rising raw material costs pose challenges.


  • Regulatory Landscape: Stringent environmental regulations, especially in Europe, favor sustainable options, impacting traditional petrochemical-based surfactants.


  • Customer Preferences: The growing demand for gentle and environmentally friendly cleaning products in personal care and household applications favors low-foam options.


  • Technological Advancements: Development of novel low-foam surfactants with superior functionality and reduced environmental impact will define future leaders.


 


Key Players



  • Akzo Nobel N.V. (The Netherlands)

  • Air Products and Chemicals Inc (US)

  • Solvay (Belgium)

  • BASF SE (Germany)

  • Nufarm (Australia)

  • Clariant (Switzerland)

  • Evonik Industries AG (Germany)

  • Stepan Company (US)

  • Huntsman International LLC (US)

  • Kao Corporation (Japan)

  • Croda International Plc (UK)

  • Galaxy Surfactants Ltd (India)

  • Dow (US)


Recent Developments




  • August 2023: Huntsman Corporation announces a collaboration with a research institute to develop new low-foam surfactants for use in oilfield applications.


  • September 2023: Lonza announces plans to expand its production capacity for bio-based low-foam surfactants in response to increasing demand.


  • October 2023: Evonik Industries releases a new low-foam surfactant with exceptional thermal stability, targeting high-temperature industrial processes.


  • November 2023: The American Cleaning Institute hosts a conference dedicated to low-foam surfactants, showcasing the latest innovations and market trends.