The organic chemicals used in antifog additives lower water's surface tension, making it less likely that water droplets would form on the plastic's surface. In order to prevent the formation of fogging, the antifog additive is widely used in the food and beverage industry. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of polymer films to impart the characteristic of being antifogging. It finds usage in many different fields, including agriculture, food and packaging, the plastics business, the automotive sector, the glass industry, and more.
An increase in population, government initiative and investment in the agricultural sector, and a greater emphasis on agriculture have all contributed to a greater demand for antifog additives. Fog can be prevented, light can pass through more easily, and crop yields can be increased by using antifog additives in the form of films in greenhouses. As a result, the need for antifog chemicals is expected to increase. Fogging occurs when minute droplets of water condense from the air onto the surface of the packaging material. Fog is prevented in plastic sheets with antifog additives, which are commonly used in the packaging of food and agricultural products. Condensation of vapours on the surface of the product is brought about by the difference in temperature, humidity, or surface tension.
Fog on plastic sheets or films can be avoided with the use of antifog additives, which are non-ionic surfactants. Fog is the minute droplets of water that develop when water vapour condenses on a surface. Vapours condense on the surface due to the disparity in temperature, humidity, or surface tension, creating fog. Fogging can be prevented by treating the surface of films and sheets with anti-fog chemicals. Droplet transparency and cloudiness can be improved by decreasing the droplets' surface tension. Plastic films are frequently used in the food and farming industries, and antifog chemicals are added to them to avoid the formation of fog. Concentrates and final products both use anti-fog ingredients.
There are many different kinds, including glycerol esters, polyglycerol esters, sorbitan esters of fatty acids, ethoxylated sorbitan esters, polyoxyethylene esters of oleic acid, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. Lotions, gels, spray solutions, and wet wipes are just a few of the antifog items on the market. Coatings are applied as part of the manufacturing process. Polymers can also have anti-fogging compounds included into them, with the chemicals escaping via the plastic's inside surface. Common Antifog ingredients include hydrophilic coatings, surfactants, and hydrophilic nanoparticles. Polar head groups like hydroxyl are combined with nonpolar tails like hydrocarbon chains to create antifog compounds. These are typically used in the food packaging industry due to the rising demand for quick and easy meals. Agricultural films and vehicles also make extensive use of anti-fogging chemicals.
When newly packaged food items are stored in cold storage, fogging might occur. When there is a significant temperature change between an enclosed space and its exterior, fogging is a regular occurrence. Anti-fogs are commonly used to prevent moisture condensation in packing and thereby solve this issue. Polymer films, such as those used to package food items like vegetables, fruits, breads, etc., are commonly produced with the help of antifog chemicals to induce an antifogging property in them.
The plastic film or sheet is coated with an anti-fog substance. Similar to the internal additives, the exterior coatings function by lowering the surface tension between water droplets and the material's surface. This is one of the main forces propelling the antifog additives industry. The market for antifog additives may see difficulties in the future as a result of government rules concerning the use of antifog chemicals in food packaging films and the producers of agricultural and food packaging films. Environmental protection and the proper disposal of trash produced by manufacturing sectors are subject to government oversight and regulation.

Report Coverage
Global Antifog Additives research report categorizes the market for global based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. Global Antifog Additives report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global market. Recent market developments and Antifog Additives competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key Antifog Additives market players and analyses their core competencies in each global market sub-segments.
REPORT ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
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Study Period | 2017-2030 |
Base Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2022-2030 |
Historical Period | 2017-2021 |
Unit | Value (USD Billion) |
Key Companies Profiled | Clariant AG, ChemPoint, BASF SE, Corbion N.V., Croda International Plc, PCC Chemax Inc., Foreverest Resources Ltd., Evonik Industries, Merk KGaA, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., DuPont, Avient, Lipotype, Eastman Chemical Compnay, Emery Oleochemicals |
Segments Covered | • By Product |
Customization Scope | Free report customization (equivalent to up to 3 analyst working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope |
Key Points Covered in the Report
- Market Revenue of Antifog Additives Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Market Forecast for Antifog Additives Market from 2021 to 2030.
- Regional Market Share and Revenue from 2021 to 2030.
- Country Market share within region from 2021 to 2030.
- Key Type and Application Revenue and forecast.
- Company Market Share Analysis, Antifog Additives competitive scenario, ranking, and detailed company
profiles. - Market driver, restraints, and detailed COVID-19 impact on Antifog Additives
Market
Competitive Environment:
The research provides an accurate study of the major organisations and companies operating in the global Antifog Additives market, along with a comparative evaluation based on their product portfolios, corporate summaries, geographic reach, business plans, Antifog Additives market shares in specific segments, and SWOT analyses. A detailed analysis of the firms' recent news and developments, such as product development, inventions, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and other activities, is also included in the study. This makes it possible to assess the level of market competition as a whole.
List of Major Market Participants
Clariant AG, ChemPoint, BASF SE, Corbion N.V., Croda International Plc, PCC Chemax Inc., Foreverest Resources Ltd., Evonik Industries, Merk KGaA, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., DuPont, Avient, Lipotype, Eastman Chemical Compnay, Emery Oleochemicals
Primary Target Market
- Market Players of Antifog Additives
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Third-party knowledge providers
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment:
This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2019 to 2030. INFINITIVE DATA EXPERT has segmented the global Antifog Additives market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global Antifog Additives Market, By Type
Glycerol Esters
Polyglycerol Ester
Sorbitan Esters of fatty acids
Ethoxylated Sorbitan Esters
Global Antifog Additives market, By Application
Agricultural Films
Food Packaging
Others
Global Antifog Additives market, Regional Analysis
- Europe: Germany, Uk, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe
- The Asia Pacific: China,Japan,India,South Korea,Australia,Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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