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This section provides an overview for dichloroethylenes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 dichloroethylene manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked dichloroethylene companies as of December, 2024: 1.CATO, 2.Jinan Qinmu Fine Chemical Co.,Ltd., 3.BEANTOWN CHEMICAL.
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Dichloroethylene (DCE) is an organochlorine compound with the chemical formula C2H2Cl2, featuring a double bond within its molecule.
It exists as two structural isomers, "1,1-dichloroethylene" and "1,2-dichloroethylene," differentiated by the positions of the chlorine atoms, and two geometric isomers, E- and Z-isomers of 1,2-dichloroethylene. Their respective CAS numbers are 75-35-4 (1,1-dichloroethylene), 156-59-2 (1,2-dichloroethylene, Z-isomer), 156-60-5 (1,2-dichloroethylene, E-isomer), and 540-59-0 (1,2-dichloroethylene, mixed isomers).
1,1-dichloroethylene (1,1-DCE) is used as a comonomer in synthesizing polymers, including polyvinyl chloride and polyacrylonitrile. It serves as a raw material in producing household wraps, packaging films, artificial turf, fishing nets, vinylidene chloride latex, and flame-retardant fibers, and in semiconductor engineering to create pure silicon dioxide films.
1,2-dichloroethylene (1,2-DCE) is mainly utilized as a synthetic feedstock for producing other chlorinated solvents. It also finds use as a low-temperature solvent for extracting resins, fragrances, and dyes, and as a cleaning agent.
1,1-dichloroethylene (1,1-DCE) is a colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor, having a molecular weight of 96.94, a melting point of -122°C, and a boiling point of 32°C. Its density is 1.221 g/mL at 20°C, and it is soluble in alcohols, hydrocarbons, and ethers but insoluble in water, with a solubility of 2,420 mg/L.
The E (trans) and Z (cis) geometric isomers of 1,2-dichloroethylene are colorless liquids with pungent odors. Their melting points are -81.5°C for the Z-isomer and -49.4°C for the E-isomer, with boiling points of 60°C and 47.2°C, respectively. The densities are 1.28 g/mL for the Z-isomer and 1.26 g/mL for the E-isomer.
Dichloroethylene is marketed primarily as a reagent for research and development, including the isomers 1,1-dichloroethylene and 1,2-dichloroethylene, available in volumes of 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, and 500 mL. Deuterium-labeled 1,1-dichloroethylene-d2 is also offered for use as a solvent in NMR analysis.
1,1-dichloroethylene, with a low flash point of -28°C, is extremely flammable and toxic, affecting the central nervous system upon inhalation. High concentrations can lead to sedation, intoxication, convulsions, and coma. It is regulated under various safety laws.
1,2-dichloroethylene, flammable with a flash point of 6°C, can have anesthetic effects on the human body, causing vomiting and affecting the central nervous system at high concentrations. It is classified under various safety and environmental laws.
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BeanTown Chemical corporation, a company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Hudson, NH, is a manufacturer and distributor of a line of specialty chemicals including organics, inorganics, and metals. The company offers over 7000 products that are primarily used for research and development in the pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, government institutions and academia. These products are offered in pre-packaged catalogue sizes and in semi-bulk and bulk quantities. BTC has significant experience with custom synthesis and offers special packaging services in dozens of different configurations.
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.
TCI America (TCI) was founded in 1946 and is a worldwide manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals. The company produces organic laboratory chemicals as well as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and functional materials. TCI’s product segments include Chemistry, Life Science, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, and Custom & Bulk. For materials science, the company manufactures battery materials, nanocarbon materials, and magnetic materials. For life sciences, the company produces antibodies, reagents, and chemicals for cancer research. The company produces HLC, NMR, various chemicals, and resins and media for analytical chemistry.
Jinan Qinmu Fine Chemical Co., Ltd., established in 2008, is a Chinese manufacturer of chemical products, headquartered in Jinan, Shandong. The company offers organic and inorganic chemicals, including solvent chemicals, catalysts, and auxiliaries. Additionally, the company provides dye and pigment chemicals, pharmaceutical and synthetic intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and biochemical products. Customized intermediates are also available to meet the specific needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). As an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company, Qinmu Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. serves a global customer base, including clients like Miwon Specialty Chemical Co., Ltd., Synthos S. A., and Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL).
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Chem Service, Inc. is a certified ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 manufacturer and supplier of analytical standards and reagents for chemical analysis, founded in 1962 and is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Their products cater to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, clinical testing, and forensic sciences. Chem Service offers a broad range of products, including certified reference materials, analytical reagents, and proficiency testing samples. Their products are used for quality control testing, method development, and calibration purposes.
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.
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.
RCI Labscan Limited, founded in Thailand in 1991, is a manufacturer, supplier and distributor of laboratory equipment and chemical solvents for various industries. Its range of chemical solvents includes oxalic acid, acetone, dichloroethylene, ethanol, and hematoxylin. It also offers N-butyl acetate VLSI, a chemically purity solvent used in the electronics industry due to its low levels of metallic impurities and suitability for trace metal analysis. Zinc sulfate heptahydrate (zinc vitriol) is used for general analytical applications.The company serves as a supplier and distributor of reagents and chemical-related products for the solar PV and electronics industries.
HPC Standards GmbH, established in 1996, is a manufacturer and distributor of high-purity analytical standards for residue analysis, located in Germany. The company specializes in the manufacture of reference materials for pesticides, veterinary products, and their metabolites and stable isotope-labelled derivatives. They are ISO 9001 certified and accredited according to ISO 17034. Their products are tested according to international quality requirements and meet the highest industrial standards. They serve as a competent partner in the fields of food and environmental analysis with a wide range of products, including dyes, food-related chemicals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and polymer additives.
CATO Research Chemicals Inc. is headquartered in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, in China. The company performs research and development and production of more than 32000 standard products and 48000 analytical reference material products for manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and chemical markets. The company distributes a range of chemicals from raw materials to intermediates to analytical testing and customized synthetic compounds. The categories of chemicals that the company sells include plant growth regulators, polychlorinated biphenyls, volatile organic compounds, ketones, and fatty alcohols.
National Analytical Corporation (NAC) is located in Mumbai, India. NAC was founded in 2009 as a distributor of laboratory grade chemicals used in numerous industries. NAC’s chemical offerings include biochemical & reagents such s Prunetin and 1,2-dipalmitoly-rac-glycerol, analytical grade chemicals such as chicoric acid and Vitamin E solutions, laboratory chemicals such as formic acid and nitric acid, gas chromatography chemicals such as Aalborg mass flowmeter battery kits and DEX 225, reference standard chemicals such as Palladium in HNO3, oral solid dosage forms, such as cellulosic and protect film coating systems, parenteral dosage forms, beverage & nutrition, and coating chemicals.
Fisher Scientific UK Ltd is a supplier of laboratory chemicals, equipment, and services based in Loughborough, United Kingdom, operating as a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a merger of Fisher Scientific International, Inc. and Thermo Electron in 2006. With a portfolio of over 2 million products, Fisher Scientific offers chemicals, reagents, equipment and instruments, consumables, and safety products. These products cater to various sectors, including clinical diagnostic and research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, healthcare, and government agencies. Fisher Scientific also provides business solutions like the New-Lab Start-Up program, as well as SureTRACE and SureTRACE+ for product knowledge and supply chain management.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CATO |
30.0%
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| 2 | Jinan Qinmu Fine Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
20.0%
|
| 3 | BEANTOWN CHEMICAL |
10.0%
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| 4 | RCI Labscan Limited |
7.5%
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| 5 | Chem Service, Inc. |
7.5%
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| 6 | Fisher Scientific |
5.0%
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| 7 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
5.0%
|
| 8 | NATIONAL ANALYTICAL CORPORATION |
2.5%
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| 9 | HPC Standards GmbH |
2.5%
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| 10 | Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. |
2.5%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the dichloroethylene 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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3 | 33.3% |
|
United States of America
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1 | 11.1% |
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China
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1 | 11.1% |
|
Thailand
|
1 | 11.1% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 11.1% |
|
India
|
1 | 11.1% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 11.1% |
