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POTENTIAL MARKETS FOR RAPESEED OILS IN THE NON-FOOD PRODUCTS SECTOR

POTENTIAL MARKETS FOR RAPESEED OILS IN THE NON-FOOD PRODUCTS SECTOR. Melvyn F. ASKEW Head of Alternative Crops and Biotechnology Central Science Laboratory York. Markets for vegetable oil produce in principle an example - castor IENICA data. AC&B/SCOPA 5.

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POTENTIAL MARKETS FOR RAPESEED OILS IN THE NON-FOOD PRODUCTS SECTOR

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  1. POTENTIAL MARKETS FOR RAPESEED OILS IN THE NON-FOOD PRODUCTS SECTOR Melvyn F. ASKEW Head of Alternative Crops and Biotechnology Central Science Laboratory York

  2. Markets for vegetable oil produce • in principle • an example - castor • IENICA data AC&B/SCOPA 5

  3. European market for biorenewable lubricants Current Potential Value of European European Potential Market (‘ooo Tonnes) (‘000 Tonnes) (£ Million) Antiwear Hydraulic 20 250 825 Grease 0.6 35 58 Chainbar 10 40 66 Mould Release 2.5 30 50 Two Cycle 1 3 10 Anti-corrosion 0.6 7.5 12 AC&B/SCOPA 6

  4. Benefits of naturally-based biolubricants • Oleochemicals absorb on metallic surfaces and create an anti-friction layer. • Oleochemicals will reduce friction between the parts in movements in related wear. Contributes to longer service life of the machines and materials. • Chemical structure of some oleochemicals will increase the oxidation stability far above these of corresponding mineral oil based products; allows extended drain intervals, reduces cost of maintenance. AC&B/SCOPA 7A

  5. Natural detergency and dispersancy of oleochemical esters keeps systems clean - contributes to the development of engine oils with drain interval up to 160,000 km (according to Mercedes-Benz specification MB 228.5). • High solvent character of oleochemical esters will allow some new solvent formulations, replacing halogenated hydrocarbons, ketones, aromatics and other strong polar petrochemicals. • Low volatility of oleochemical esters is an additional advantage when European Directive on Volatile Organic Compounds becomes effective. AC&B/SCOPA 7B

  6. The adhesive character of oleochemical derivatives is an important advantage in the formation of performing greases. • High viscosity index (multigrade character) of vegetable oils and their oleochemical derivatives is also an additional advantage in lubricating oils and fluids. • Natural and harmless character of oleochemical derivatives is particularly significant where problems of skin irritation in humans reported (dermatitis, eczema). • The reduced flammability of oleochemicals derivatives could reduce firerisks and through that insurance premiums/operating costs. AC&B/SCOPA 7C

  7. Drivers for up-take of vegetable oil derived lubes • Regulatory issues • Price • Performance • Need or wish to change sourcing to renewables • Environmental impact and image • Contract specifications (eg EU tenders) AC&B/SCOPA 8

  8. Other uses: • Floor coverings • Solvents • Printing Inks • Polymers AC&B/SCOPA 9

  9. LINOLEUM EU demand 2003 = 56 x 10,000,000 m = 56,000t linseed oil AC&B/SCOPA 10

  10. SOLVENTS • EU market 4 million t.p.a. • Potential substitution at least 500,000 t.p.a. • Current substitution c.50,000 t.p.a. • Some specialist benefits - low viscosity; non-specialist application AC&B/SCOPA 11

  11. PRINTING INKS • Potential market for veg-oil based in EU15 c.25,000 t.p.a. at present • Total market EU15 - 530,000 t.pa. AC&B/SCOPA 12

  12. Benefits of vegetable-oil based printing inks • Considerably improved abrasion resistance; and less ‘rub-off’ • excellent machine stability - less spoilage (0.5 - 0.7%); • more intense colours; • less ink usage (10-15%); • no dry-back; • no VOCs; • no need for labelling; AC&B/SCOPA 13A

  13. vegetable oils are not carcinogenic; • no unpleasant mineral oil smell; • no PCAs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons); • improved lifting properties; • improved print characteristics; • less pollution of the environment; • no recycling problems with waste paper AC&B/SCOPA 13B

  14. Conclusions • We know the markets and the benefits • We know these are legislative drivers (eg VOC regs-2007) • but development is slow - why? AC&B/SCOPA 14

  15. What hampers progress? • Blair House (EC/US Oilseeds Agreement) • Lack of knowledge of opportunities • Lack of need to change • Cost and uncertainty of change AC&B/SCOPA 15

  16. Ways Forward • Vertically integrated/full chain co-operation • New MAFF Industrial Crops Forum • IENICA website for information AC&B/SCOPA 16

  17. IENICA Website http://csl.gov.uk/ienica AC&B/SCOPA 17

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