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This section provides an overview for acrylic acid as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 21 acrylic acid manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked acrylic acid companies as of December, 2024: 1.Vigon International, 2.SMC Global, 3.Solventis.
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Acrylic acid is an unsaturated carboxylic acid, primarily obtained through propylene oxidation. It's a clear, colorless liquid with a distinct odor, used in making water-absorbent polyacrylic acid and acrylic fiber.
Additionally, it's utilized in producing dispersants and thickening agents, with its physical properties adjustable by altering the carbon count in its alkyl moiety. As a flammable liquid, it requires controlled polymerization inhibitors and oxygen levels due to potential runaway reactions. Handling acrylic acid necessitates protective gear due to its skin-irritating nature.
Acrylic acid production involves oxidizing propylene to acrolein, then further to acrylic acid. Its applications include making superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) for disposable diapers and raw materials like methyl acrylate and butyl acrylate for acrylic fibers. It's also a precursor for synthetic resins, dispersants, flocculants, and thickening agents.
Polymers derived from acrylic acid include polyacrylic acid, sodium polyacrylate, and cross-linked copolymers, widely used in superabsorbent polymers. Varying the copolymerized monomers with acrylic acid, like alkyl methacrylate, results in different polymers employed as thickeners in cosmetics and other products.
Acrylic acid, a flammable liquid with a pungent odor, can undergo polymerization reactions. Safe handling involves controlling oxygen concentration and adding polymerization inhibitors. It's classified as a deleterious substance, skin corrosive, and irritant, thus subject to risk assessment and careful management.
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Vigon International is headquartered in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and is a subsidiary of Azelis. The company is a custom manufacturer of fragrances and flavor products used in cosmetics, food processing, and related industries. The company’s compounds originate from dozens of fruits, herbs, and spices grown in regions as diverse as California, Germany, Brazil, and Indonesia. The company’s custom processing capabilities include adding reaction flavors such as Maillard in batches from 1 to 5,000kg, vacuum distillations, essential oil folding and concentration, and emulsion production.
SMC Global is a specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1996 and headquartered in New York City, New York. The company primarily serves clients in oil and gas, mining, and consumer electronics. The company's product portfolio includes oilfield chemicals such as surfactans and demulsifiers, agricultural chemicals like pesticides and fungicides, and paint or coating additives like wetting agents and rheology modifiers. SMC Global also offers technical support, custom synthesis and logistics services to its clients, which include Chevron, DuPont, and Dow Chemical.
Based in Bayville, NY, SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp. is an ISO-certified supplier and manufacturer of industrial equipment, chemicals, components, ordinance, electronics, and systems for industries ranging from aerospace to high tech to law enforcement. Examples of product offerings include raw materials, chemicals, and lubricants for industrial purposes to finished products such as security helmets for law enforcement, and military ordnances. SAE also provides research and development as well as technical support for other companies in similar industries.
Kind Chemical was established in 2019 in The Woodlands, Texas, US, as a global chemical trading company. Their product range comprises 2-ethylhexyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, acetophenone extra, acrylic acid, terpenes, mint oil, Ionone 100%, acetic acid, and basil oil, among others. The chemicals offered have broad applications: as solvents in coatings, preservatives in cosmetics, intermediates in pharmaceuticals, ingredients in adhesives, and components in aromatherapy and flavors. The company caters to the mining, agriculture, flavor and fragrance, personal care, pharmaceutical, CASE, and Oil and Gas industries.
ChemQuest International, Inc., founded in 2007, is an American manufacturer and supplier of chemical ingredients, based in Hanover Park, Illinois. The company's product categories include emulsifiers, thickening agents, preservatives, anti-microbial agents, as well as hair and skin conditioners, oils and waxes, emollients, and surfactants. The company also offers polysorbate 20, an emulsifier and detergent used in domestic, scientific, and pharmacological settings, as well as henoxyethanol, a preservative that curbs bacterial growth in cosmetic products. These products serve diverse sectors, including food additives and nutrition, personal care and cosmetics, paint and coatings, agriculture, as well as animal care and pharmaceuticals.
G.J. Chemical is a family-owned company based in Newark, New Jersey. G.J. Chemical serves chemical distributors, laboratories, and a variety of end users with high purity chemical products and custom services. G.J. Chemical capabilities include testing, bulk storage, custom blending, liquid bulk handling, and purifying. G.J. Chemical’s chemical products include reagents, acrylate monomers, hand sanitizers, and isopropyl alcohol. These are made to USP, FCC, Reagent ACS, military grade, and other standards.
Wego Chemical Group was founded in 1978 and headquartered in Great Neck, New York. WEGO is a full-service supplier and distributor of chemicals, minerals, and other raw materials to clients around the world. Markets and segments include agriculture & animal care, chemical & material manufacturing, construction & building materials, electronics, food & beverage, “household, industrial & institutional”, mining, oil & gas, personal care & pharmaceutical, paper & packaging, surface treatment, textiles, and water treatment.
KeenBolden LLC, established in 2021 with headquarters in the USA, is a distributor of various intermediate chemical products used in the manufacturing of numerous consumer and industrial products to commercial and industrial clients worldwide. The company's products include pharmaceuticals for the healthcare industry, cosmetics for the beauty industry, lubricants, resins, paints, and fluids for the automotive industry, among many others. KeenBolden LLC also offers comprehensive supply chain solutions for the specialty, commodity, and intermediate chemical markets.
ChemUniverse, Inc. is a privately owned and operated specialty chemical provider that was founded in 2019.They are headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. They sell a wide range of chemicals, including amyl benzoate, naphthalene, pyridine, anethole, isoamyl benzoate, and many others which have different purposes. For instance, Amyl benzoate is a flavoring ingredient found in foods and perfumes while Naphthalene is a moth repellent and a component of various industrial solvents. They offer their services to customers looking for specialized or unique products and offer custom synthesis services to produce items that aren't already in their inventory.
Evonik Industries AG, established in 2007 as a result of RAG-Stiftung's (RAG-Foundation) restructuring, is a chemical manufacturer based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With five distinct divisions—nutrition and care, smart materials, specialty additives, performance materials, and technology and infrastructure—the company offers a range of products serving various industries. These products include additives for heat-resistant coatings, industrial lubricants, and polymer dispersions. Adhesive dispersions, catalysts for solvents, and crosslinker products, are also available. Further offerings include polymers as well as epoxy curing agents, modifiers, and silica for adhesives and sealants. These solutions have applications across industries like agriculture, automotive, construction, and oil and gas.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation was founded in 1933 and has a head office in Tokyo, Japan. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation provides products including chemicals, industrial gases, and health care products to customers globally. Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s performance products division manufactures and distributes. functional food materials, electronic and electrical components, specialty chemicals, and other products. Mitsubishi Chemical health care products include pharmaceuticals, drug discovery solutions, diagnostic reagents, and instruments for medical use. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation also provides other services such as engineering, information systems, logistics, and consulting.
Nippon Shokubai Co. LTD., established in 1941 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a chemical manufacturer providing diverse chemical materials. Some of its products include detergents, curing agents, heat-resistant resins, adhesives, and coatings for metal, and the products are used in various industries, including life science, ICT, consumer products, environment remediation, and energy. In 1941, the company started the first commercial production of Phthalic Anhydride, which led to the development of the vinyl chloride industry. It commercialized Ethylene Oxide in 1959 using domestic technologies and began mass-producing superabsorbent polymers in 1985.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL), established in 1923, is a manufacturer for global sustainability that provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services to safeguard people and vital resources. The company offers its expertise in various industries including food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial sectors. With headquarters in Minnesota, Ecolab employs around 44,000 individuals. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes brands such as EcoSure, Kay Chemica, and Nalco Water. Ecolab's approach and extensive reach make it a key player in ensuring cleanliness, safety, and environmental responsibility across diverse markets.
Solventis, in Guildford, Surrey, in 2002 is a manufacturer of coolants, antifreeze, brake fluids and aircraft de-icing fluids. The company's product portfolio includes Automotive Fluids, Alcohols, Glycols and Glycol Ethers, Chlorinated Solvents, Hydrocarbons and Monomers. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare. They have global sales and distribution channels and operate in Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
TOAGOSEI CO., LTD, founded in Nagoya, Japan in 1944 is a manufacturer of commodity chemicals, adhesive materials and plastics. The company's product portfolio includes Acrylic acid used as a raw material in acrylic polymers, Synthetic hydrochloric acid, Sodium hypochlorite and Liquid chlorine, Their products find application in the disinfection of water, sewerage and pool, pulp bleaching, food industries, water and wastewater treatment, and ballast water purification. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage , Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare.
CJ Chemicals is headquartered in Howell, Michigan. The company is a distributor and import supplier of the chemicals industry, storing a broach repository of more than 350 different chemicals. The company operates in four segments: warehousing & storage, shipping, import/export, and lab capabilities. Warehousing is done in the company’s warehouse in Toledo, Ohio at its 50,000 square foot facility. Shipping services include LTL and full truckload shipping nationwide. Import/export services serve global customers and suppliers. Lab capabilities including reverse engineering, formulating custom tailored products, technical support, and manufacturing of custom blends.
S&P Global Inc., established in New York, NY, in 1860, is a provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. Their products and services include market insight and analytics, real time news, geospatial data, and risk valuation data. The company serves markets such as shipping, petrochemicals, metals, agriculture, and energy transition. The company provides services in over 150 countries and their customers include government agencies, financial institutions, and professional service firms in law.
Ataman Kimya A. S (Ataman Chemicals LLC), founded in 1940 and based in Istanbul, Turkey, is a supplier of pharmaceuticals and chemical raw materials. Ataman Kimya A. S serves industries including agriculture, cosmetics, food additive, petroleum, among others with products such as disinfectants, cosmetics, metal and mining chemicals, textile and leather chemicals, paints, as well as industrial and pharmaceutical chemicals. The company holds the sales and marketing rights of Nordic Chemical Laboratories and is known for the enviromental care it provides.
ChemPoint, established in 1999 and a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., is a fine and specialty chemical distributor headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company runs ChemPoint, a personalized e-distribution platform that enables the marketing and sales of specialty and fine chemicals in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The platform features MarketConnect, a web-based tool that offers market transparency to customers and allows producers to review sales processes. ChemPoint offers a diverse range of specialty chemical products, including adhesives, lubricating fluids, polymers, sealants, and thermoplastics.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vigon International |
19.8%
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| 2 | SMC Global |
9.9%
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| 3 | Solventis |
6.0%
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| 4 | Kind Chemical |
6.0%
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| 5 | CJ Chemicals |
6.0%
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| 6 | Ecolab |
5.5%
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| 7 | Evonik Industries AG |
4.4%
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| 8 | ChemQuest International, Inc. |
4.4%
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| 9 | SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp |
4.4%
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| 10 | NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD. |
4.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the acrylic acid page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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9 | 64.3% |
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Japan
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2 | 14.3% |
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Germany
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1 | 7.1% |
United Kingdom
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1 | 7.1% |
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Turkey
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1 | 7.1% |
