BULK
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
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decyl/Lauric Alcohol (C10-C12 fatty alcohol) | tonne | $1,050 | ||
| Glucose (corn-derived, refined) | tonne | $326 | ||
| Citric Acid (catalyst / neutralization)Live | tonne | $0.09 |
Utility
$296 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | MWh | $234 | ||
| Steam (natural gas-fired) | GJ | $48.00 | ||
| Process Water & Waste Treatment | m3 | $13.50 |
Operating
$52.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Labour & Maintenance | $52.00 |
Overhead
$181 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Overhead (supervision, insurance, QC non-lab) | $21.00 | |
| Manufacturing SG&A Allocation | $160 |
Depreciation
$16,000 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (plant & equipment, 10-yr straight-line) | $16,000 |
Financing
$11,200 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Financing Cost (WACC ~7%) | $11,200 |
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