Fatty alcohols: Relationships

Every element and industry that Fatty alcohols is linked to, and how. Each pair has its own card explaining the relationships between the two.

• Palm oil: Most fatty alcohols for detergents and personal care are made from palm kernel oil and other plant oils, so their price moves closely with palm oil prices. A petrochemical route from ethylene competes for the same market, which caps how far the oleochemical route can price above it. (researched)
• Coconut oil: Coconut oil is a raw material for fatty alcohols; their prices have moved together.
• Biodiesel (FAME): Their prices have moved together.
• Ethylene: Their prices have moved together.
• Household and personal care: Household and personal care depends on fatty alcohols.
• Hydrogen: Their prices have moved together.
• Linear alkylbenzene: Their prices have moved together.
• Surfactants: Their prices have moved together.