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This section provides an overview for ethane gas as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 ethane gas manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked ethane gas companies as of May, 2025: 1.EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, 2.Hycomp, Inc., 3.SEMA Gases.
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Graduated from the University of Tokyo Graduate School in 2012, Master (Engineering). After working as a research fellow (DC1) for Japan Society for the Promotion of Japan, he engaged in basic research at a major chemical manufacturer since April 2014. Specializes in materials science and inorganic chemistry. Japan Ceramics Association, 2020 Technology Encouragement Award.
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Ethane gas is an organic compound with the molecular formula C2H6 and the structural formula CH3-CH3.
The molecule can rotate around its long axis and no isomers exist. Under standard conditions of temperature and pressure, it is a colorless, odorless gas with a boiling point of -88.5 °C and a melting point of -182.8 °C.
It is separated by distillation of natural gas, coal gas, and petroleum cracking gas. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is flammable and explosive.
Ethane gas alone is not widely used, but it is used as a raw material for ethylene in many petrochemical products.
Ethane gas was first synthesized by Michael Faraday in 1834 by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of potassium acetate. Naturally, ethane gas was discovered dissolved in Pennsylvania light oil by Edmund Ronald in 1864.
Ethane is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. It is stable in both carbon-hydrogen and carbon-carbon bonds and is not highly reactive. It hardly reacts with oxidants, reducing agents, acids, and bases, but light irradiation and heating cause conversion reactions.
Also, when completely combusted, carbon dioxide and water are produced.
C2H6 + 7/2 O2 → 2 CO2 + 3 H2O
Ethane is the second most abundant substance in natural gas after methane. Like other alkanes, it is industrially obtained by fractional distillation of natural gas. The content of ethane gas varies from less than 1% to more than 6%, depending on the gas field.
Before the 1960s, ethane and larger molecules in natural gas were not separated and were generally simply used as fuel along with methane. Today, ethane is an important petrochemical feedstock and is most often separated from other components in natural gas.
Specifically, ethane can be efficiently separated from methane by liquefying it at very low temperatures.
Ethane can also be separated from petroleum gas (a gaseous hydrocarbon mixture), which is a byproduct of oil refining.
In a laboratory setting, ethane gas is produced by electrolysis of an aqueous acetate solution.
2 CH3COONa + 2 H2O → C2H6 + 2 CO2 + H2 + 2 NaOH
Ethane is used as a raw material for various chemicals, especially in the production of ethylene. Ethylene is used as an intermediate product in the petrochemical industry, mostly as a raw material for synthetic fibers and organic chemical products. It is also used as a raw material for polyethylene bags, household goods made from polyvinyl chloride, clothing, insulation, electrical wire sheathing, water pipes, synthetic rubber, and many other products around us. Ethylene gas is also utilized for ripening vegetables and fruits.
Ethane gas may also be used as a fuel for power generation, either alone or mixed with natural gas.
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Electronic Fluorocarbons, LLC is a supplier of specialty gases, fluorocarbons, and rare gases, founded in 2003 in the United States. The company offers rare gases and fluorocarbons that are purified to the highest specifications. Their business model allows them to obtain products from global sources, purify them to the required levels, and provide exacting analytical reporting. They have an extensive range of products in stock, including high purity refrigerants, hydrocarbons, halocarbons, and rare gases, and as a solution provider they exceed existing industry specifications and provide an unrivaled customer experience.
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.
Gas Innovations, established in 2002 with headquarters in La Porte, Texas, USA, is a supplier of high purity hydrocarbons and specialty gases. They offer a wide range of high purity hydrocarbons like ethane, propane, butane, pentane, and hexane, used in applications such as refrigerants, solvents, and fuels. Additionally, Gas Innovations provides various specialty gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and helium, used in applications like welding, metal cutting, and medical applications. The company's comprehensive gas services include blending, analysis, and handling, tailored to the specific needs of diverse industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics.
American Gas Products, headquartered in Everett, Massachusetts, USA, was established in 1978 as a distributor and supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases. The company has established a national network to meet gas requirements efficiently. They operate fill stations and wells, ensuring a readily available supply of an array of industrial gases. Among the products offered are oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, acetylene, medical-grade gases, as well as various specialty gases utilized in specific applications such as calibration gases and gas mixtures.
Advanced Specialty Gases, founded in Reno, NV is a distributor of specialty Gases including Pure Gases, Sulfur Hexafluoride, and Custom Specialty Gas Mixtures. The company's product portfolio includes gas handling equipment such as gas cylinders, regulators, valves, and manifolds, and also gas applications, such as laboratory research, industrial processes, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. The company serves markets including The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. LTD., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of functional chemicals, water-absorbing resins, and specialty gases. Some of its products include Aqua Keep, a super-absorbent resin produced using polymerization technology, and Aqua Coke, a nonionic polyalkylene oxide-based resin with water-absorbent properties. These resins find applications in various areas, such as in disposable diapers and as coagulants for wastewater treatment. The company was initially established for the production and sale of fertilizer. However, in 1981, it embarked on an expansion into functional resins, chemicals, and electronic gas businesses.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
Hycomp was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Hyde Park, Utah is a manufacturer of oil-free air compressors. The company offers a diverse product range including natural gas compressors and boosters, hydrogen compressors, and helium compressors among others. These products have applications in medical device manufacture, municipal water treatment systems, and gas separation industries. It extends services like compressor tracking database schedules preventative repair and maintenance, and a complete line of spare and replacement parts.
SafetyGas is a supplier of gas detection and monitoring solutions. Based in Vert Saint de Denis, Paris, France, the company was established 2008. SafetyGas specializes in offering a comprehensive range of gas detection equipment, including portable gas detectors, fixed gas monitoring systems, and calibration gases. These products cater to various sectors such as industrial, environmental, and laboratory applications. The company is devoted to providing outstanding services including technical support, equipment maintenance, and customized gas detection solutions.
Ranking as of May 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EFC Gases & Advanced Materials |
35.7%
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| 2 | Hycomp, Inc. |
11.9%
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| 3 | SEMA Gases |
8.8%
|
| 4 | SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp |
8.4%
|
| 5 | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. |
5.7%
|
| 6 | Gas Innovations |
5.7%
|
| 7 | American Gas Products |
5.3%
|
| 8 | Advanced Specialty Gases |
4.8%
|
| 9 | SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO.,LTD. |
4.8%
|
| 10 | Navigator Gas |
4.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the ethane gas page as of May 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
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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5 | 83.3% |
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Netherlands
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1 | 16.7% |
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