Cyclopentane Market to Become a Worth US$ 533,319.84 Thousand by 2026
Cyclopentane Market
Cyclopentane is a highly flammable hydrocarbon employed to manufacture synthetic rubber, resins, and rubber adhesives. It is also employed as a blowing agent for polyurethane foam, which is further utilized to insulate refrigerators and freezers. Cyclopentane has zero OPD and low GWP. In addition, it has the minimum k-factor and high dimensional stability due to its bulkiness. It provides excellent insulation and adhesion to liners or panels. Polyurethane foam manufacturers are major consumers of cyclopentane as a foam-blowing agent. Foam-blowing agents are essential additives required in the manufacture of polyurethane foams. These agents induce the formation of cellular matrix structures within the substrate in order to yield a foam-like formation. Thermal insulating properties of rigid polyurethane foams with cyclopentane as a blowing agent provide important energy- and environment-related benefits. Rigid polyurethane foams with cyclopentane are primarily designed to reduce transfer of heat through building structures and electric appliances such as residential as well as commercial refrigerators. This, in turn, reduces the effect of global warming.
Greenhouse gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide exist naturally in the atmosphere. Also, they are released in large quantities as a result of human activities. In view of the current trend of increasing emissions of most greenhouse gases, their atmospheric concentrations are expected to increase in the next few years. A major issue with refrigeration is ozone-harming chemicals and greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Cyclopentane is one of the cost-effective solutions after the phase-out of HCFC-141b, as it offers the maximum initial R-value, good peel adhesion, and good solubility with existing raw materials. Several foam manufacturers have chosen cyclopentane to replace HCFC-141b, due to its low cost and zero ODP and low GWP. This is expected to boost the demand for cyclopentane for use as a blowing agent and refrigerant during the forecast period. Cyclopentane is less potent as a global warming agent than fluorocarbons and it does not break down into acids, unlike fluorolefins. All these factors are projected to propel the global cyclopentane market during the forecast period.
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Based on application, the global cyclopentane market has been segmented into residential refrigerators, commercial refrigerators, insulating construction materials, analytical & scientific applications, and others. Phase-out of compounds such as HCFCs, HFCs, and CFCs under the Montreal Protocol drives the global cyclopentane market. Approximately 50% of all discarded household cooling appliances across the world contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as well as other fluorinated compounds (such as HFCs), which significantly contribute to warming of the atmosphere and depletion of the ozone layer. Under the Montreal Protocol; HCFCs, HFCs, and CFCs that are used as refrigerants, as solvents, in fire protection, and in insulating foams are being phased out, due to rising consumer interest in ozone-depleting substance (ODS) alternatives such as cyclopentane. Global warming potential (GWP) of HFCs is up to 3,000 times that of CO2. Replacing HFCs with greener refrigerants having low upfront costs can result in 10%–50% of improvement in energy efficiency. All these factors are likely to boost the demand for cyclopentane during the forecast period.
Among products, foam-blowing agents is a leading segment of the global cyclopentane market. Surge in the demand for eco-friendly blowing agents for use in processing of PU foams is likely to boost the global cyclopentane market during the forecast period. Cyclopentane has shorter chemical lifecycle compared to that of halogenated saturated hydrocarbons such as methane or CO2, which have chemical lifecycle ranging from several months to several years. Cyclopentane is used as a blowing agent in the production of polyurethane foams. Cyclopentane-blown polyurethane foams are complex in their composition. They meet stringent environmental and safety requirements, while providing high insulation performance at stable processing conditions. This is likely to drive the demand for cyclopentane in the near future.
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Europe dominated the global cyclopentane market in 2017, followed by North America and Asia Pacific. Most companies manufacturing residential refrigerators in Europe prefer cyclopentane over other conventional technologies, due to its high blowing efficiency and excellent thermal properties. Thus, the cyclopentane market in the region is expected to expand at a significant pace in the next few years. Major manufacturers are engaged in the production of cyclopentane for use in the refrigeration industry. The U.S. Government promotes usage of rigid polyurethane foams blown with cyclopentane in household and commercial appliances, primarily for refrigeration applications. Under the Montreal and Kyoto Protocols, production of several substances responsible for ozone depletion such as CFCs and HCFCs would be phased out in the U.S. in the next few years. This is expected to boost the cyclopentane market in North America in the near future. In Asia Pacific, the demand for cyclopentane in countries such as China, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and South Korea has increased due to implementation of several supportive policies by governments and public–private partnership programs for removal of HCFCs. For instance, replacement of CFC-11 and HCFC-141b with cyclopentane, as it does not release ODS into the atmosphere during XPS production.
Most companies offer differentiated products for specific applications. Launch of new products, capacity expansion, brand promotions, and mergers and acquisitions are estimated to offer growth potential to companies operating in the global cyclopentane market in the near future. Rise in the demand for blended cyclopentane and increasing usage of cyclopentane in analytical and scientific applications such as resins, lubricants, and additives are expected to provide lucrative opportunities to manufacturers of cyclopentane in the next few years.
Major manufacturers operating in the global cyclopentane market are Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd, HCS Group GmbH, Pure Chem Co. Ltd., INEOS Group Ltd. Haldia Petrochemicals Limited, Guangdong Dymatic Fine Chemical Co., Ltd., Trecora Resources, and Yeochun NCC Co., Ltd.