Sorbitan Monooleate Production By Esterification Reaction

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of sorbitan monooleate production by esterification reaction. The preparation begins with the chemical reaction between sorbitol or D-glucitol and oleic acid. The reaction results in the esterification of oleic acid and results in the formation of an ester, i.e., sorbitan oleate or sorbitan monooleate as the final product.

Top Producers of Sorbitan Monooleate

• Burlington Chemical Company
• Kao Chemicals
• Kawaken Fine Chemicals

Feedstocks for Sorbitan Monooleate

Sorbitan Monooleate is an ester prepared by using sorbitol and oleic acid as its major feedstock. The procurement of sorbitan monooleate is governed by several factors. Some of the major factors, such as the availability of its raw materials (including glucose, hydrogen, olive/soybean oil, etc., for sorbitol and oleic acid production), its production cost, variations in its market prices, and governmental policies play a prominent role in influencing its procurement process. Moreover, other factors, such as its demand in different market sectors (including the food and cosmetics industry), along with the trade and transportation activities, logistics, and economic conditions, directly determine its procurement in the global market.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary