From 2021 to 2028, the global market for Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% with a market value of US$ 387 Million in 2020.

The major application of didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) is as a biocide. It has a low volatility and is extremely soluble in water. Depending on local conditions, it may be ecologically persistent. Aquatic invertebrates are highly hazardous, while fish are mildly toxic. Didecyldimethylammonium chloride is also an irritant and has a moderate oral mammalian toxicity. DDAC exposure appears to cause a variety of hypersensitive reactions in humans, and animal research suggests a mixed-type response.

Market Dynamics

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride is used by consumers, by professional employees (widespread applications), in formulation or repackaging, at industrial locations, and in production/manufacturing sites. This chemical is being evaluated for use as a biocide in the European Economic Area (EEA) and/or Switzerland for the following purposes: personal hygiene, disinfection, product preservation, building materials preservation, liquid system preservation, and slime control. Biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), washing and cleaning goods, plant protection products, and cosmetics and personal care items all include this chemical. Other sources of this substance's release to the environment include: indoor processing aids and outdoor processing aids.

DDAC is a representative dialkyl-quaternary ammonium biocide that is used in a variety of products such as eating utensils, agricultural tools & vehicles, laundry detergents, water storage tanks, ultrasonic tanks, hard surfaces (floors, tables, and toilets), swimming pools, carpets, and cooling water systems. DDAC-containing products are used for wood protection and are also approved for use as a fogging agent in occupational situations.

The global didecyldimethylammonium chloride market is projected to be hampered by factors such as fluctuating raw material prices and rigorous government requirements linked to product approval. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) gathered data on DDAC residues in food in order to conduct a statistical analysis in compliance with the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health's guidelines. However, leading players' increased R&D spending and a shift toward the development of environmentally friendly products are projected to open up new chances for participants in the didecyldimethylammonium chloride market.

Market Insights

Type, application, end-use, and region are the segmentations of the global didecyldimethylammonium chloride market. Among type, the market categorizes them as a 0.99, 0.5, 0.8, and others (0.6 & 0.7). The 0.8 type segment achieved the maximum amount of share in 2020 owing to its widespread application in varied industries. Application segmentation includes preservatives, pesticides, disinfectants, and others. By application, the disinfectants attained a substantial growth rate from 2020 due to the unprecedented rise in the COVID-19 pandemic. People across the world started using hand sanitizers to a greater extent due to the fears of getting infected by the virus, and since didecyldimethylammonium chloride is one of the major components in hand sanitizers the market demand skyrocketed rapidly. Oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & cosmetics, water treatment, timber protection, horticulture & household, and others are covered under the end-use segment. Pharmaceuticals & cosmetics segment acquired the largest market share in 2020 owing to the increasing investment in R&D for drug development.

Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride Market Regional Overview

North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa are the segmentation of the global didecyldimethylammonium chloride industry. The Asia-Pacific region is likely to exhibit the fastest growth rate (CAGR) during the predicted years 2021 – 2028. The high growth in the region is credited to the surged demand form water treatment and timber industries. In the region, the timber sector is rapidly expanding. India, like China and Vietnam, is a major timber importer. Wood-boring insects, termites, and fungi are just a few of the primary problems facing the business.

Global Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride Segment Analysis

Market By Type

·         0.99

·         0.5

·         0.8

·         Others (0.7 & 0.6)

Market By Application

·         Preservatives

·         Pesticides

·         Disinfectants

·         Others

Market By End-Use

·         Oil & Gas

·         Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics

·         Water Treatment

·         Timber Protection

·         Horticulture & Household

·         Others

Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride Market Leading Players

This section of the report identifies the market's major players. Yixing Kailida Chemical, Sigma-Aldrich (Merck), Guangzhou Zhonghai Chemical Co., Ltd., Lonza, Normac Chem Co.,Ltd., Xiamen XM-Innovation Chemical, Solvay, and Stepan Company are the key companies mentioned in the research.

Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride Market Regional Overview