Acid mist inhibitors are widely used in metal pickling processes. The process of localization in the Chinese market is accelerating.

Acid mist inhibitors, also known as pickling mist inhibitors, refer to agents used to inhibit the volatilization of acid mist and slow down or inhibit the corrosion of metals caused by acid mist. Acid mist inhibitors have the characteristics of good chemical stability, good acid suppression effect, no pollution to the environment, and small dosage. They are widely used in the metal pickling process and are mainly in demand in the fields of industrial equipment, metal manufacturing, and general machinery.

The main components of acid mist inhibitors include organic solvents, organic acid corrosion inhibitors, surfactants and wetting agents. In the production of acid mist inhibitors, alcohol-based surfactants such as fatty alcohol ether sulfate (AES) are mostly used, which have the advantages of biodegradability, good water resistance, and good low-temperature performance. In recent years, Chinese companies have driven the rapid expansion of AES production capacity and continued growth in output by introducing advanced overseas technology and equipment. In 2022, my country’s AES production will reach nearly 700,000 tons. The advantages of raw materials provide favorable conditions for the development of my country’s acid mist inhibitor industry.

According to the “2023-2028 China Acid Mist Suppressant Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report released by the Industrial Research Center , Acid mist inhibitors are environmentally friendly products and are mainly used in the metal pickling process. my country is a major steel producer, and pickling is an important process in steel manufacturing, which can effectively enhance its surface gloss and improve its corrosion resistance. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, my country’s steel output will reach 1,340.335 million tons in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 0.3%. Benefiting from the accelerated development of downstream industries, my country’s pickling market demand is growing, which brings broad development space for the acid mist inhibitor industry.

In the early stages of industry development, my country’s acid mist inhibitors were completely dependent on imports due to factors such as high technical barriers and high production costs. 3M Company of the United States, BASF AG of Germany, Solvay Group of Belgium, etc. are the major manufacturers of acid mist inhibitors in the world.

As the acid mist inhibitor industry’s prosperity continues to improve, my country’s enthusiasm for research and development continues to rise. Sichuan Institute of Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Guangdong University of Technology and other scientific research institutions have laid out the research and development track for acid mist inhibitors in my country. In terms of market competition, with the improvement of independent research and development capabilities of local enterprises, the localization process of my country’s acid mist inhibitor market has accelerated. Delphi (Shanghai) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., Langfang Meida Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Chongqing Kangpu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Yiwu Lijie Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., etc. are the main suppliers of acid mist inhibitors in my country.

Industry analysts said that acid mist inhibitors have the advantages of good chemical stability and good acid suppression effect. In the field of metal pickling Wide range of applications. With the gradual release of downstream demand, the development trend of my country’s acid mist inhibitor industry continues to improve. Acid mist inhibitors are environmentally friendly products. In the future, with the support of national policies and the promotion of technological innovation, the localization process in our country’s market will continue to accelerate.