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This section provides an overview for naphthalene as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 naphthalene manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked naphthalene companies as of December, 2024: 1.CSCC, 2.JFE Chemical Corporation, 3.Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd..
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Naphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon composed of carbon and hydrogen. Its chemical formula is C10H8. Produced by refining coal tar, it appears as white or colorless, shiny, monoclinic, scaly crystals. As a prevalent aromatic hydrocarbon, naphthalene is utilized in synthesizing phthalate esters, aniline, and naphthalene oxide, serving as an essential material for various synthetic dyes and resins.
Primarily, naphthalene is employed in producing insect repellents, dyes, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and lubricants. Its derivatives enhance the durability and vividness of dyes for cotton and wool fabrics and contribute to pharmaceuticals by testing for phenols in blood. Despite its historical use as a clothing insect repellent, modern alternatives like paradichlorobenzene are becoming more common. However, naphthalene still finds applications in agriculture, wood preservation, and as a precursor for organic pigments and specific hydrocarbons.
Naphthalene, a non-polar molecule, exhibits solubility in organic solvents but not in water. Its intermolecular forces increase with molecular weight, leading to characteristics like non-volatility and high melting points in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Naphthalene's reactivity towards oxygen necessitates careful storage to avoid oxidative degradation. It is sensitive to strong oxidizers, which can lead to hazardous reactions.
The structure of naphthalene consists of two covalently bonded benzene rings, forming a planar polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It features monosubstituted forms with structural isomers identified as α-position and β-position based on the location of the substituent.
Naphthalene is regulated under various safety laws due to its flammability and potential health hazards. Handling naphthalene requires appropriate protective measures to prevent skin and eye irritation. Its mixtures with oil or organic solvents are particularly flammable, emphasizing the need for caution to prevent fires.
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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.
LEXA Industries, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India, is a manufacturer, wholesaler, and trader of sanitary and hygiene care products. The company’s product portfolio includes air fresheners, floor & toilet cleaners, naphthalene balls, garbage bags, urinal cubes, and hand wash under the brand name, LEXA. It also supplies cleaning supplies such as floor wipers, dry mops, toilet brushes, rubber & cotton hand gloves, and microfiber cloths. The company's products are used for hygiene, freshness, and cleaning in homes, commercial spaces, hospitals, schools, and industries.
D. R. Cosmetics Private Limited, established in 1972, is an Indian-based manufacturer and exporter of soaps and sanitizers located in Valsad, Gujarat. The company’s product portfolio includes hand sanitizers, naphthlene balls, liquid hand wash and paper soap strips offered under the brand BUFIN. The company’s production involves research and development, production, and packaging and offers products used for catering to the cleaning and washing requirements in homes, offices, industries, hotels, hospitals, and educational institutions.
Arham Petrochem, founded in, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 1997 is a manufacturer of Heavy Aromatic Solvent Naphthas, Aromatic Hydrocarbons, and Glycols & Fuels. The company's product portfolio includes cleaning cracked gas compressors, Solvents for Oil Field Chemicals, Heavy Aromatic Solvents, Paint & Coil Coatings and Solvent for Water Treatment Chemicals. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
M/s Shyam Kemicals, established in 2001 and headquartered in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India, is a manufacturer, trader, and supplier of chemical products. The company’s product portfolio comprises refined naphthalene balls, pressed naphthalene (HPN), creosote & DNO oils, liquid phenyl and refined naphthalene powder. The company offers chemicals used as preservatives, intermediates, surfactants, fumigants, and raw materials in fine chemical & pharmaceutical processes, plastics, detergents, pesticides, and carbonates production. Its products are also used in pyrotechnic special effects such as black smoke production and simulated explosions.
Supreme Industries, established in 2006, is an Indian-based manufacturer and supplier of coal Tar and Naphthalene products headquartered in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. The company offers various Naphthalene products including Naphthalene crude, Naphthalene balls, Naphthalene refined, drain Naphthalene oil, and hot press Naphthalene. It also offers various coal tar products such as heavy creosote oil, coal tar oil, heavy fuel oil, light creosote oil, and light fuel oil. The company is ISO 90001:2008 certified and offers products used as disinfectants, intermediates, paint, and chemicals in construction sites, hot mix plants, boilers, furnaces, and burners.
M.K. Industries, established in 1990, is a manufacturer, exporter and supplier of toiletry and cosmetic products headquartered in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. The company offers various products including hand sanitizers, liquid hand wash, glass cleaners, dish wash bar, urinal screens, and air fresheners. It also offers products for mitigating pests and insects such as insect repellent chalks and mouse & rat glue traps used for catching rodents like mice, cockroaches, and spiders. These products are used as cleaning and anti-bacterial agents in homes, offices, hospitals, and educational institutions.
China Steel Chemical Corporation, a division of Sinosteel Group, established in 1978 and headquartered in Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, China is a manufacturer and supplier of of tar, light oil, coke, and coal chemicals. It offers coal tar pitch, coke powder, creosote, wood preservative & washing oil, and refined naphthalene. The company offers products used as raw materials in lithium-ion secondary batteries manufacturing which are used in computers, electric & hybrid vehicles and mobile phones.
Bilbana de Alquitranes, located in Lutxana-Barakaldo, Spain, was founded in 1990 as a manufacturer and supplier of coal tar generated from coke batteries. The firm provides solid and liquid coal pitches, which are used in the production of anodes in the aluminum industry and heat-insulated trucks. It is also utilized in shooting plates, pitch coke and briquettes, as a binder in graphite electrode manufacturing, and as a ferroalloy electrode paste. It is also used in the production of carbon fibers, polygranular graphites, and carbon or carbon composites.
Metro Chemical Works Private Limited, established in 1975 is an Indian-based manufacturer, exporter, and supplier of powder and liquid based hygienic home products based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The company’s product portfolio includes floor cleaners, disinfectant fluids, bleaching powders, concentrated phenyl, and dishwash & antiseptic liquids under the brand Tiger. These products are used for maintaining the general cleanliness of the house and personal belongings including floors, wash areas, toilets, utensils, and even hands.
Manish Minerals and Chemicals is a manufacturer, exporter, and distributor of specialty chemicals established in 1989 and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company’s product portfolio comprises white phenyl raw materials, Naphthalene powder, dye stuff chemicals, perfumery chemicals, and pine, camphor & turpentine oils. These chemicals are used as formulations, solvents, intermediates, and raw materials in various industries including pharmaceuticals, paints, varnishes, & lacquers, perfume, cosmetic & soap manufacturing, and floor & glass cleaners 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.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSCC |
14.0%
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| 2 | JFE Chemical Corporation |
11.9%
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| 3 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
10.6%
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| 4 | LEXA Industries |
10.2%
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| 5 | Shyam Kemicals |
8.3%
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| 6 | Bilbaína de Alquitranes,S.A. |
7.9%
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| 7 | Arham Petrochem Private Limited |
7.1%
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| 8 | Supreme Industries |
6.9%
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| 9 | M. K. INDUSTRIES |
6.7%
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| 10 | D. R. Cosmetics Private Limited |
4.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the naphthalene 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.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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India
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5 | 50.0% |
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Japan
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3 | 30.0% |
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Taiwan
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1 | 10.0% |
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Spain
|
1 | 10.0% |
