Raw material costs particularly for petchem derived surfactants such as LAS have increased over the past 18 months. (Source: Chemical Week, Jan 24, 2007)
 
For the past couple of years, rising feedstock costs and tight margins continue to characterize the industry. Innovation and cost saving initiatives remain critical for producers who wish to manage their fast rising costs and meet changing consumer preferences.
 
One area that has received much attention would be alternative surfactants based on Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES). Can MES help formulators achieve more efficiency and reduce costs or would the benefits be negated by rising costs of renewable feedstocks like palm kernel oil and coconut oil? As energy and renewable feedstock costs increase, what are the challenges lying ahead?
 
Other markets in Asia has also seen steady growth rates. What is the growth prospect of personal care and home care industries in these markets and how would they differ from China?
 
Despite intense competition, China continues to be an attractive market with much business potential. With needs that change across the different geographical locations, how can personal care and home care producers understand their customers and meet their needs profitably? As the market grows in sophistication, how would the dynamics change as retail trends and regulatory changes evolve?
 
CMT’s 7th Asia Surfactants, Personal & Home Care Markets would address the following :
• MES Growth Potential: How fast is it replacing LAS?
• Oleo based surfactants vs petrochemical based surfactants – How would the market look next?
• Biotechnology advances in detergents
• Developments in the detergent and personal care industry
• Regulatory changes and impact on the industry 
• Impact of changing retail trends
 
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