BULK
Sodium Stearate (Technical Grade)
Continuous saponification of stearic acid with caustic soda, followed by drying and grinding · CN
Total Cost
$234 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
20,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$9.5M Mn
Capex
$25.0M Mn
Offsite
$4.0M Mn
Total investment
$38.5M Mn
Lines
9
Net raw material
$5.79
2.5%
Conversion
$228
97.5%
Total / MT
$234
$ per MT
Raw Material
$5.79 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearic acidLive | tonne | $5.78 | ||
| Caustic soda (NaOH)Live | tonne | $0.01 |
Utility
$66.00 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | GJ | $30.00 | ||
| Electricity | MWh | $31.50 | ||
| Process water and wastewater | m3 | $4.50 |
Operating
$5.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Direct labor and maintenance | $5.00 |
Overhead
$45.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| QC, lab, and plant overhead | $45.00 |
Depreciation
$72.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (10-year straight-line) | $72.00 |
Financing
$40.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Financing cost (7% WACC on 50% of CAPEX + WC) | $40.00 |
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