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This section provides an overview for cyanuric acid as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 cyanuric acid manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cyanuric acid companies as of January, 2025: 1.SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp, 2.KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC., 3.Wego Chemical Group Inc.
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Cyanuric Acid is an organic compound synthesized from urea. It is a colorless crystalline solid at room temperature and pressure. Its chemical formula is C3H3O3N3. Its molar mass is 129.1 g/mol, melting point is 320 to 360°C, and CAS number is 108-80-5.
Since it has a trione structure with three carbonyl groups, it is in equilibrium between two structures: a keto form and an enol form. The enol form is called cyanuric acid and the keto form is called isocyanuric acid.
Cyanuric acid is a tri-polymerized molecule of urea.
By heating urea to approximately 200°C, a mixture of cyanuric acid with ammeline and ammelides is obtained. By adding inorganic strong acids such as hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, other substances are converted to isocyanuric acid, resulting in highly pure isocyanuric acid.
Cyanuric acid is virtually insoluble in water and acetone, and soluble in small amounts in organic solvents such as ether and alcohol. It is also highly soluble in pyridine and hot water.
Cyanuric acid is rarely used on its own, but is converted to derivatives before being used. Among isocyanuric acid derivatives, trichloroisocyanuric acid (chlorinated isocyanuric acid) and melamine cyanurate are industrially used.
Chlorinated isocyanuric acid is a substance obtained by replacing several hydrogen atoms of isocyanuric acid with chlorine atoms. The name trichloroisocyanuric acid refers to the three substitutions, while dichloroisocyanuric acid refers to the two substitutions.
Chlorinated cyanuric acid is a white crystalline solid with a strong chlorine odor. It is often used in the form of sodium or potassium salts to increase water solubility.
Comparing trichloroisocyanuric acid and dichloroisocyanuric acid, trichlorocyanuric acid is less soluble in water, and comparing sodium salt and potassium salt, potassium salt is less soluble. Therefore, it is important to select the appropriate compound for the application.
When in contact with water, they quickly decompose into hypochlorous acid and cyanuric acid. Hypochlorous acid is a powerful oxidizing agent and has bactericidal properties. For this reason, it has been used primarily as a disinfectant to disinfect water in swimming pools, or as a detergent or bleaching agent. Compared to inorganic water treatment agents, chlorine has the characteristic of dissolving slowly over a long period of time.
It is considered less toxic because it does not accumulate in the tissues of the human body and is excreted quickly. However, care must be taken when storing it because it can decompose to produce toxic gases such as hydrogen chloride, hypochlorous acid, and nitrogen oxide.
Applications other than disinfectants include chlorinating agents in organic chemistry experiments and anti-frizz agents for wool.
Melamine cyanurate is a substance obtained by the reaction of cyanuric acid with melamine. Melanin and cyanuric acid form salts via hydrogen bonds only, and no covalent bonds are formed between them. It is insoluble in water, but is easily dispersed in organic solvents. It is a crystalline white solid at room temperature and pressure, and is used as a white solid lubricant.
In addition, a carbon foam layer is formed during the thermal decomposition process, and this layer is seen to work as a heat and oxygen barrier. Since it does not contain halogens, produces almost no smoke during decomposition, and emits only low-toxicity gases such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and ammonia, it is attracting attention as an environmentally friendly flame retardant. It should be stored in a dry environment at room temperature.
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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.
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.
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp |
40.9%
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| 2 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
27.3%
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| 3 | Wego Chemical Group Inc |
18.2%
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| 4 | ChemUniverse, Inc. |
9.1%
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| 5 | KeenBolden, LLC |
4.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cyanuric acid page as of January 2025. 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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4 | 80.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 20.0% |
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■Ingredients Isocyanuric acid (granules) ■Features - Prevents the rapid decomposition of available chlorine in pool water due to the effects of ul...
