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This section provides an overview for potassium iodide as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 potassium iodide manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked potassium iodide companies as of December, 2024: 1.Dalkem Corporation, 2.Wego Chemical Group Inc, 3.PCC Group.
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Potassium iodide, the potassium salt of hydroiodic acid, is widely utilized in various industries and pharmaceutical applications. It is produced industrially by reacting iodine with iron powder to form iron iodide, which is then treated with potassium carbonate. Recognized as a hazardous substance under safety laws, careful handling of potassium iodide is imperative.
Its applications span from serving as a raw material for iodine compounds, a feed additive, and a nylon reinforcing agent, to uses in photographic emulsions, LCD polarizing films, and as a catalyst in chemical reactions. Medicinally, it's employed in antifungal medications, expectorants, and for treating conditions like chronic arthritis and syphilis. Potassium iodide starch paper and its role in analytical chemistry further demonstrate its versatility.
A colorless crystal in its solid state, potassium iodide (KI) has a molecular weight of 166.00, a density of 3.13 g/cm3, and exhibits high solubility in water, alcohol, and glycerin, but not in ether. It's known for its deliquescent nature in moist environments and neutral to slightly alkaline aqueous solutions. Light and air can liberate iodine from potassium iodide, necessitating storage in airtight, light-resistant containers to prevent oxidation and discoloration.
In the aftermath of nuclear incidents, like the Fukushima disaster, potassium iodide has been adopted as a prophylactic agent against radioactive iodine exposure, effectively saturating the thyroid gland with stable iodine to block radioactive iodine absorption and mitigate radiation damage.
Beyond its medical and industrial uses, potassium iodide plays a crucial role in water treatment for measuring residual chlorine using the DPD method, and in analytical chemistry as a component of Nessler's and Dragendorff's reagents for detecting ammonia, tertiary amines, and alkaloids.
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Wego Chemical Group was founded in 1978 and headquartered in Great Neck, New York. WEGO is a full-service supplier and distributor of chemicals, minerals, and other raw materials to clients around the world. Markets and segments include agriculture & animal care, chemical & material manufacturing, construction & building materials, electronics, food & beverage, “household, industrial & institutional”, mining, oil & gas, personal care & pharmaceutical, paper & packaging, surface treatment, textiles, and water treatment.
Univar Solutions is a distributor and supplier of chemicals and ingredients since 1924 and are headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. The company provides a wide range of chemicals to customers and extends its value-added services to suppliers. The services include data sharing, digital marketing, lab and formulation capabilities, and more. As providers of chemicals their inventory is limitless with stocks of acids, enzymes, oxides, silicates, additives, and other ingredients and they offer packaging, product development, and custom blending besides the supplies. Overall industries like Food, Agriculture, Mining, Home and Industrial Cleaning, Pharmaceuticals, and lots more benefit from Univar Solutions.
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.
Proto Chemicals Industries, since 1983, has operated as a manufacturer, exporter, and importer of iodine chemicals, feed supplements, disinfectants, antiseptic chemicals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients based in Tarapur, India. The industrial chemical product segment includes potassium hydroxide powder, potassium bromide, potassium iodide, potassium iodide, iodine crystals, and calcium iodate. Their feed supplements include sodium selenite, potassium iodate, and calcium iodate. The ingredients used in processing the chemicals are quality-tested, and the products are used in various industries such as rubber, pharmaceutical, battery manufacturing, food, and beverage.
PCC Group, founded in, Brzeg Dolny, Poland, in 1993 is a manufacturer of industrial chemicals. The company's product portfolio includes personal care ingredients, paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, polyester polyols, and green chemistry Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare. The company has 74 entities operating in 39 locations across 17 countries and offers custom packaging, warehousing, and global distribution services.
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.
Incasa S.A. was established in 1954 and is headquartered in Joinville, Brazil, as a manufacturer of chemical products. The company offers various chemicals and products, including amonia molibdate, arsenic trioxide, bismuth oxide, copper carbonate, and potassium nitrate. The chemicals find applications as pigments in the ceramics, in the production of frits, as catalysts for desulfurization reactions, in the manufacturing of glass and glass products, electroplating processes, decorating ceramics, and in the coloration and decoloration of glass. The company serves various industries, including ceramic manufacturing, glass production, chemical manufacturing, catalysis, and desulfurization.
Honeywell, founded in 1906, in Wabash, Indiana is manufacturer of automotive parts, building technologies, and performance and safety materials for aerospace, The company's product portfolio includes electronic guidance systems, cockpit instrumentation, lighting, automotive parts, and primary propulsion and secondary power turbine engines. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. Their headquartere is located in Carolina and they have global sales offices and distributions channels.
GFS Chemicals was founded in 1928 and is based in Columbus, Ohio. GFS Chemicals is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer as well as a supplier of specialty and fine chemicals, serving customers worldwide. GFS serves an array of industries including pharmaceutical, electronics, energy, fragrances, agrichemical, and specialty polymers. GFS Chemicals supplies over 8,600 chemicals in the United States, available in both small and large quantities. GFS Chemicals also offers Karl Fischer reagents, PPT/PPB trace analysis grade acids, turbidity standards, and other high-quality materials.
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.
Ise Chemicals Corporation, established in 1927, is based in Tokyo, Japan, as a manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals. The company manufactures three product categories, namely iodine, metallic compounds, and natural gas. Its manufactured iodine products are inorganic iodine compounds and iodine disinfectants. Its metallic compounds include nickel chloride, cobalt hydroxide, tricobalt tetraoxide, and cobalt chloride. Its manufactured natural gas is methane, extracted from soluble gas dissolved in brine. The company is a subsidiary of AGC Inc. and acquired ISO 9002:1994 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. Its manufactured products are catered to pharmaceutical, chemical, and metallurgy sectors across Japan and the USA.
Dalkem Corporation, established in 2018 and based in Makati City, Philippines, is a supplier of preventive maintenance chemicals. The company supplies industrial chemicals for different industries, such as food and pharmaceutical chemicals, oils and lubricants, perfumery, personal and household care and water treatment plants. The company is a subsidiary of Kemrad Corporation and has experience in preventive maintenance and offering cleaning chemical solutions. The company has registered itself with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalkem Corporation |
27.6%
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| 2 | Wego Chemical Group Inc |
15.3%
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| 3 | PCC Group |
10.2%
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| 4 | GFS Chemicals, Inc. |
8.2%
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| 5 | Proto Chemicals Industries |
7.7%
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| 6 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
6.1%
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| 7 | Univar Solutions Inc. |
5.6%
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| 8 | Incasa S.A |
5.1%
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| 9 | nacalai |
4.6%
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| 10 | Honeywell |
3.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the potassium iodide 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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3 | 37.5% |
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United States of America
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2 | 25.0% |
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India
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1 | 12.5% |
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Poland
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1 | 12.5% |
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Philippines
|
1 | 12.5% |
