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Decyl Glucoside (50% Active, Cosmetic Grade)

Continuous acid-catalyzed glycosidation of glucose with decyl alcohol, followed by neutralization, decolorization, and spray-finishing to 50% aqueous liquid · EU
Total Cost
$29,105 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
5,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$3.0M Mn
Capex
$80.0M Mn
Offsite
$8.0M Mn
Total investment
$91.0M Mn
Lines
11
Net raw material
$1,376
4.7%
Conversion
$27,729
95.3%
Total / MT
$29,105
$ per MT

Raw Material

$1,376 / MT
LineConsumptionUnitPrice (USD)Cost / MT
Decyl/Lauric Alcohol (C10-C12 fatty alcohol)tonne$1,050
Glucose (corn-derived, refined)tonne$326
Citric Acid (catalyst / neutralization)Livetonne$0.09

Utility

$296 / MT
LineConsumptionUnitPrice (USD)Cost / MT
ElectricityMWh$234
Steam (natural gas-fired)GJ$48.00
Process Water & Waste Treatmentm3$13.50

Operating

$52.00 / MT
LinePrice (USD)Cost / MT
Direct Labour & Maintenance$52.00

Overhead

$181 / MT
LinePrice (USD)Cost / MT
Plant Overhead (supervision, insurance, QC non-lab)$21.00
Manufacturing SG&A Allocation$160

Depreciation

$16,000 / MT
LinePrice (USD)Cost / MT
Depreciation (plant & equipment, 10-yr straight-line)$16,000

Financing

$11,200 / MT
LinePrice (USD)Cost / MT
Capital Financing Cost (WACC ~7%)$11,200
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