Oxygen Scavengers Market | Objectives, Trends and Future Scope

1. The name Oxygen Scavenger refers to the material containing one or more reactive  compounds, which can reduce the amount of Oxygen in enclosed packaging, which  generally surrounds perishable items like food and beverages as well as in fluids.  Commonly known as Oxygen Absorber, the function of Oxygen scavenging is manifold;  including acting as an antioxidant, interceptor and controller.    Introduction and Objective of Oxygen Scavengers  It was initially introduced by the US military for Meals Ready-to-eat (MREs) rations and  preserves the quality of foods like bread, wheat snacks, fudge brownies, pretzels, waffles,  hamburger buns. Nowadays, this product finds a lot of applications in an array of  functions.  The food and beverage industry of the modern world is gaining a lot of leverage through  packaged foods. One of the primary and significant reasons is that it can be consumed  after prolonged hours. And can also be transported over vast distances without the food  getting spoiled or undergoing degeneration.  It is a proven fact that the low levels of Oxygen maintained inside the packaging prevent  enzymatic and microbial actions, which are enough to degrade the quality of the food  and render it unsafe for consumption. A hermetically-sealed high gas barrier structure  prevents the external atmosphere from interfering with the contents inside the  packaged structure.  The Primary Applications of Oxygen Scavengers in the Market are Enumerated  Below:  Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical Industry: 

2. Oxygen Scavengers are massively crucial for the food and drink as well as the  pharmaceutical industry. This scenario is because Oxygen catalyzes a range of  deteriorative reactions –  1. 2. 3. 4. Alteration of the texture of the foods from their regular texture  5. Spoilage through enzymatic and microbial action  Lipid oxidation resulting in undesirable products  Nutritional loss of food  Changes in the flavor as well as the aroma of the packed foods  Oxygen Scavengers are deemed extremely crucial in preventing the rancidity of foods  and maintaining product safety. And they improve the shelf life of perishable items,  thereby enhancing the customer acceptability.  In the case of pharma products, they are highly sensitive to temperature, humidity, and  exposure to different atmospheric gases. Interference of Oxygen might render these  pharmaceutical products unfit for usage, and they may often have harmful effects on  the user. Oxygen might also prove to be detrimental for sterilized and highly  sophisticated medical kits and appliances.  Oil, Natural Gas, and Mineral industry:  It is a well-known fact that metals undergo corrosion when exposed to moist  atmosphere and Oxygen. Thus Oxygen Scavengers are extensively used as a corrosion  inhibitor in installations for Oil and Natural Gas production, in Boilers as well as in the  Metallurgical industry. Therefore the service lives of the metal installations and machine  parts are extended.  1. For the preservation of old artworks, which undergo deterioration through  prolonged exposure of Oxygen  Preservation of the solderability of electronic devices and electronic  components  2. Properties of Excellent Oxygen Scavengers:  A good oxygen scavenger is one that reacts readily with Oxygen, passivates the steel and  other metal surfaces, possesses volatility, and adds no amount of solids, carbon dioxide,  or organic acids in the packaged food, beverages, or the water to be treated in boilers.  Chemicals Used as Oxygen Scavengers:  The application of Oxygen Scavengers is massive and bifurcated according to the  industry. So, it is usable in the items or chemicals used for multiple Oxygen inhibiting  functions.  1. Most of the commercially available Oxygen Scavenging systems employ  Iron Powder or enzymes like Glucose Oxidase, which reacts to absorb most 

3. of the possible Oxygen, present in the packaging and thus impediments  the deterioration of packaged foods.  Active Barriers are the ingenious packaging methods that display Oxygen  Scavenging function by interacting with outside Oxygen through the walls  of the container. Often, these packages might contain liquid Nitrogen in  negligible amounts to render the packaged environment inert.  Antioxidants and antimicrobial agents like Silver or Zinc Oxide  nanoparticles, Cellulose nanocomposites, essential oils like Tocopherol,  Nisin Bacteriocin, and Vanillin prevent the sanctity of beverages and  packaged liquids like fruit juice and are also biodegradable.  4. Sulphites and Bisulphites of heavy metals and other positive ions have a  spectrum of Oxygen Scavenging action. They combine with any amount of  residual Oxygen present in the packaging and get converted to Sulphates.  In this regard, ​Ammonium Bisulphite​ is an extremely versatile chemical  which is usable in significant proportions as an Oxygen Scavenger.  2. 3. Current Scenario of the Oxygen Scavengers Market  Oxygen Scavenger Market Analysis shows that a global market is highly fragmented. The  market share is divided amongst several companies with BASF SE, MITSUBISHI GAS  CHEMICAL COMPANY, ​Shanti Inorgochem​, ECOLAB, CLARIANT, and ARKEMA being the  major players. Consolidating strategies should include Mergers and acquisitions, Joint  Ventures, and Collaborations by the big players to reinforce this rapidly expanding  market.  Market Trends and Future Scope of the Oxygen Scavenger Market  The applications of Oxygen Scavengers in end-user industries like food and beverage,  Pharmaceuticals, Power, Oil and Natural Gas, Chemical, Pulp, and paper industry is  increasing day by day.  Data analytics by experts show that the Oxygen Scavenger Market will grow by leaps  and bounds and exhibit a Combined Annual Growth Rate of around 4%. The key market  trends that are responsible for this growth are shown below.  1. The food and beverage industry has accounted for a considerable portion  of the market. Since Oxygen Scavengers are essential to prevent  degradation of packaged foods and increase their shelf life, their demand  is also encountering a high.  Though the US was accountable for the majority of the Oxygen Scavengers  market lately, the growing popularity of processed, ready-to-eat packaged  foods in developing and populous nations of India and China is  consequential for the growth of the Oxygen Scavengers market globally.  The Asia-Pacific region is exhibiting a tremendous demand for Oxygen  Scavengers. China is a leading producer and exporter of chemicals  worldwide, is showing a continuous demand for Oxygen Scavengers for  various core operations of the mentioned industry. The Chinese food and  2. 3.

4. beverage industry is also registering sustained economic growth, and  hence the need for Oxygen Scavengers is increasing. On the other hand,  India- the second largest food producer in the world is also one of the most  prominent players with an exponentially growing demand for Oxygen  Scavengers.  Moving Forward  With downstream production increasing in India that is significantly boosting the  indigenous petrochemical industry, the Oxygen Scavengers market is encountering  massive demand as it is highly essential for the Oil and Natural Gas industry.  The Oxygen Scavenger business can become one of the top-grossing company  applications if adequate measures are in use with the swift response to the market  trends and analysis.