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This section provides an overview for trichloroethylene as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 trichloroethylene manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked trichloroethylene companies as of December, 2024: 1.WESTLAKE, 2.Innova Corporate, 3.Acuro Organics Limited.
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Trichloroethylene is an organic compound where the three hydrogen atoms in ethylene are substituted by chlorine atoms.
Also known as trilene or trichlene, it appears as a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature.
Due to its toxicity, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies its carcinogenicity as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans).
Trichloroethylene finds primary usage in degreasing and cleaning metal and electronic parts, owing to its ability to dissolve oils, greases, and lubricants. It serves as a solvent in adhesives to dissolve rubber and resins, and in the industrial manufacture of dyes and paints.
Furthermore, it acts as a raw material for synthesizing CFC substitutes and is involved in CFC gas production.
Trichloroethylene is utilized in dry cleaning to remove oil from clothing, wool, and leather items unsuitable for water washing. Additionally, it serves as a standard concentration solution for comparison in water quality measurements, albeit in limited quantities.
Trichloroethylene has a boiling point of 86.7°C, a melting point of -86.4°C, and an ignition point of 420°C. It is nonflammable and volatile at room temperature, emitting a sweet odor reminiscent of chloroform.
It is highly soluble in various organic solvents such as ethanol, diethyl ether, and chloroform. However, it exhibits instability in the presence of metals, especially over prolonged periods and at elevated temperatures. Commercially available trichloroethylene often includes additives to address this issue.
Trichloroethylene is an organochlorine compound in which three hydrogen atoms of ethylene are substituted by chlorine atoms. Organochlorine compounds entail chlorine bonded to a carbon-containing compound.
Its chemical formula is C2HCl3, with a density of 1.46g/cm3 at 20°C.
Before the early 1970s, trichloroethylene was synthesized from acetylene through a two-step reaction. Chlorine reacts with acetylene at 90°C, with an iron (III) chloride catalyst yielding 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane.
Subsequently, trichloroethylene can be synthesized from 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane by reacting it with aqueous calcium hydroxide. The former is synthesized by gas-phase heating of 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane to 300-500°C using catalysts like calcium chloride or barium chloride.
Presently, most trichloroethylene is produced from ethylene. The chlorination of ethylene with iron (III) chloride as a catalyst yields 1,2-dichloroethane.
Heating chlorine with 1,2-dichloroethane to around 400°C results in trichloroethylene. Catalysts such as a mixture of aluminum chloride and potassium chloride or porous carbon can be employed for the chlorination of 1,2-dichloroethane. Depending on chlorine concentration, tetrachloroethylene may be a byproduct, separable by distillation.
Inhalation or direct contact with trichloroethylene vapor can induce poisoning symptoms like headache, dizziness, and vomiting. It poses risks of liver and kidney damage.
Highly toxic to humans, trichloroethylene, when released into the environment, is insoluble in water, leading to soil and groundwater contamination issues. Consequently, strict regulations govern its handling.
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Westlake Corporation, founded in 1986 with headquarters in the USA, is a global manufacturer of polymers and petrochemicals for the nutrition, healthcare, consumer lifestyle, building, and construction industries. The company's core products include ethylene, styrene, PVC, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), ethylene dichloride (EDC), and vinyl resins that meet OSHA standards. Westlake Corporation has diversified into two segments: performance and essential materials and housing and infrastructure products. Housing products include pipes, fittings, roofing, architectural stone, and outdoor living products used in residential and commercial construction.
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.
Junsei Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of chemical reagents and chemical products, including commissioned synthesis of chemical products. Some of the products it makes include Sodium chloride solution, concentrated glycerin, calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, and nitric acid. The chemical products have a wide range of applications and can be used in pathological examination, as food additives, for analysis, and in the pharmaceutical industry. All its plants, including its research institute, are ISO4001 and ISO9001 certified, while its Saitama and Ibaraki plants are equipped with buildings that comply with GMP.
Acuro Organics Limited is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals based in India. Established in 1971, the company has grown to become a global partner in various industries, including water treatment, oil and gas, agriculture, and personal care. Acuro Organics' extensive product portfolio includes a range of chemicals such as polymers, biocides, enzymes, and specialty chemicals used for water treatment, hygiene, and sanitation applications. With innovation, and sustainability. Acuro Organics provides its customers with products and services that in attaining while protecting the environment.
Jay Dinesh Chemicals is a manufacturer and exporter of industrial chemicals, including oilfield chemicals, photographic chemicals, pharmaceutical raw materials, and chemicals used in industrial detergents and metal finishing, was established in 1951 and is based in India. The company produces a wide range of products, including oxygen scavengers, ammonium bisulphite, sodium meta bisulphite, and sodium silicate. Their advanced laboratory is staffed by highly skilled chemists who ensure that all products meet the highest standards.
Ocean Chemicals, established in 2018, based in Pune, Maharashtra, is a manufacturer of chemical products. The company’s product portfolio includes sodium hypochlorite, sodium carbonate, and citric acid, among others. Products are available in various seamless finishes, different patterns, and affordable prices. The company is supported by an infrastructure facility that comprises sections such as, processing, quality control, warehouse and packaging, administrative and sales and marketing. The company’s employee number is up to 10 people.
Innova Corporate is an Indian ISO 9001 certified chemical manufacturer specializing in water, effluent, and sewage treatment products that was established in 2005. Based in New Delhi, the company produces various chemicals for treating soil, water, effluent, and sewage, as well as water softeners and coagulants. They also offer custom solutions for unique customer use cases. Innova Corporate products are primarily used by clients in the wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical, textile manufacturing, and sugar industries.
Shiv Shakti Group, a division of Shiv Shakti Trading Corporation established in 1999 and headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat, India is a manufacturer and exporter of chemicals and intermediates. The company’s product portfolio includes pine oil, tar acid, epoxy resin, creosote oil, and glycol compounds such as monoethylene, diethylene, polyethylene, and mix glycol. The company has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications and its products are used as raw materials in the auxiliaries, disinfectant & leather chemicals, biocides, preservatives, and poultry & water treatment chemicals industries.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
Founded in Mumbai, India in 2006, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified chemical manufacturing company and distributor. Otto Chemie serves customers in many industries including agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, cement, as well as educational and R&D industries. Product offerings include antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, detergents, ionic liquids, materials science compounds, labware, oil, metal & ceramic science compounds and tools, oils, reagents, solvents.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTLAKE |
26.9%
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| 2 | Innova Corporate |
20.5%
|
| 3 | Acuro Organics Limited |
9.7%
|
| 4 | Ocean Chemicals |
8.2%
|
| 5 | Jay Dinesh Chemicals |
7.5%
|
| 6 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
6.3%
|
| 7 | Shiv Shakti Group |
5.2%
|
| 8 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
4.9%
|
| 9 | Central Drug House |
4.5%
|
| 10 | Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd |
4.5%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the trichloroethylene 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
India
|
4 | 57.1% |
|
Japan
|
2 | 28.6% |
|
United States of America
|
1 | 14.3% |
