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This section provides an overview for creosote oils as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 creosote oil manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked creosote oil companies as of December, 2024: 1.Rain Carbon Inc., 2.WEST INDIA CHEMICAL, 3.JFE Chemical Corporation.
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Creosote oil is an extracted oil obtained from petroleum and is a mixture of various organic compounds. It is obtained by distilling coal tar from petroleum at temperatures between 200°C and 400°C.
Creosote oil contains a wide variety of substances, including aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons such as naphthalene and anthracene, tar acids such as phenol, and tar bases such as pyridine. It is mainly used as a carbon source.
Creosote Oil is mainly used as carbon black to make rubber for tires and other applications, and as a wood preservative and waterproofing material.
Creosote Oil is mainly used as carbon black as a raw material for rubber such as tires, and as a reinforcing material for various other black resins such as black ink and copier toner.
It is also known as a wood preservative and waterproofing material because its application to wood surfaces prevents moisture from adsorbing to the wood. Uses for creosote oil-applied wood include underwater structures such as piers, railroad sleepers, and log houses.
Other uses of creosote oil include as a protectant to prevent stains from adhering to concrete piles in saltwater, as a lubricant for metal parts, as a repellent for birds and animals, and as an insecticide.
Creosote Oil is an organic compound with CAS No. 8001-58-9 and is a brownish liquid with a distinctive strong odor. It is a mixture of a wide variety of compounds, including aromatic hydrocarbons and tartaric acids, so its molecular weight is not specified.
Creosote Oil is insoluble in water and is well soluble in a variety of organic solvents, including diethyl ether and ethanol.
Other names for creosote oil include creosote, coal creosote, and industrial creosote.
Creosote Oil is a skin and eye irritant; therefore, it is recommended that protective equipment covering the skin and eyes, such as protective gloves and safety glasses, be worn when using creosote oil.
Creosote Oil should be handled in a well ventilated area as it is a compound that has been linked to the risk of hereditary diseases and carcinogenesis. It should also be stored in a well ventilated area with the container sealed.
Creosote Oil has a relatively high flash point of 66°C or higher, but once it ignites, it is difficult to extinguish due to its high combustion temperature.
It also has the property of burning while emitting irritating and corrosive toxic gases. Before using creosote oil, please make sure that there are no heat sources or spark-producing equipment around.
In the event of a fire caused by creosote oil, you should not spray water, but foam, powder fire extinguishers, carbon dioxide, dry sand, etc. must be used to extinguish the fire.
Creosote oil is a compound that must not be released into the environment. When disposing of creosote oil, please contact a professional waste disposal company.
Specifically, creosote oil should not be mixed with food or feed, should not be exposed to direct sunlight, and should not be loaded on top of heavy objects.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Rain Carbon Inc. has been a manufacturer, innovator, and supplier of raw materials used in carbon products, since 1959, in Stamford, CT, USA. The company produces calcined petroleum cake, coal tar pitch, carbon black oil, impregnation oil, and coal tar & petroleum distillation products. The company also produces advanced material products such as chemical intermediates and BTX products. The company serves the aluminum, automotive, construction, steel, titanium dioxide, and graphite markets.
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.
West India Chemical was established in 1995 and is based in Gujrat, India, as a manufacturer of marine and water treatment chemicals. The product portfolio of the company comprises defoamer, zinc iodide, baking soda, biocide antimicrobial, and alkalinity reducer, among others. The chemicals designed for use in gas recovery and liquified natural gas (LNG) plants to ensure gas purity for distribution and liquefaction are also used as x-ray opaque penetrants for industrial radiography and as staining agents in electron microscopy. The company caters to various industries, including automobiles, laboratories, construction, tank cleaners, power plants, and air lines.
Vizag Chemical International was founded in Andhra Pradesh, India, in 2011. Vizag Chemical International sells chemical-based products for many sectors including automotive, agriculture, airline, deodorizers, construction chemicals, boat maintenance, degreasers, detergents, drain clean products, greases, personal hygiene, lab chemicals and equipment, fuel treatment, metal treatment, tank cleaners, swimming pool and spa chemicals, scale removers, sewage chemical treatment, as well as raw chemicals. Vizag Chemical International also provides a range of services including chemical inspection, logistics, chemical usage supervision, as well as tank cleaning.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rain Carbon Inc. |
33.3%
|
| 2 | WEST INDIA CHEMICAL |
18.8%
|
| 3 | JFE Chemical Corporation |
16.7%
|
| 4 | MilliporeSigma |
16.7%
|
| 5 | Vizag Chemical International |
14.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the creosote oil 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
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
1 | 50.0% |
Japan
|
1 | 50.0% |
