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This section provides an overview for potassium chlorate as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 potassium chlorate manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked potassium chlorate companies as of December, 2024: 1.Wego Chemical Group Inc, 2.Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., 3.Parchem.
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Potassium chlorate (KClO3) is an inorganic compound with oxidizing properties, widely used in explosives, matches, bleaches, and fireworks due to its ability to ignite mixtures with sulfur upon friction. It's also utilized in various medical and pharmaceutical applications, including as a gargle solution.
Its oxidizing nature makes potassium chlorate a key component in ignition and combustion products. Additionally, it's employed in the medical field as a gargle solution and in analytical reagents, printing inks, and water treatment as a disinfectant.
Appearing as a white crystal or powder, potassium chlorate has a melting point of 356°C and a slight solubility in water. It's characterized by its odorless nature and insolubility in ethanol and acetone.
Available primarily for research and industrial use, potassium chlorate is offered in various quantities, commonly stored at room temperature for ease of use in laboratories and industrial applications.
Synthesized through the electrolysis of potassium chloride solutions, this process requires careful management of current density, concentration maintenance, and temperature control to prevent anode erosion and ensure efficient production.
Exhibiting strong oxidizing power, especially in acidic conditions, potassium chlorate decomposes to release oxygen when heated, making it a valuable source for oxygen generation in chemical reactions.
Due to its reactivity, especially when mixed with flammable substances, potassium chlorate is classified under various safety laws as a deleterious and hazardous substance. Proper handling and storage are crucial to prevent accidental ignitions or explosions.
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Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., established in 1991 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an American manufacturer and supplier specializing in biological products for medical research. Initially providing antibodies to the research community, they expanded their offerings to include gene silencers like siRNA and shRNA (plasmid and lentiviral), targeting all known mouse and human genes. Over time, Santa Cruz Biotechnology provides over 175,000 research biochemicals under the brand ChemCruz, including protein-interacting inhibitors, substrates, and activators, tailored for studying protein functions. The company offers monoclonal primary antibodies, designed for various mammalian and non-mammalian protein targets, along with corresponding binding secondary antibodies.
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.
Parchem was founded in 1999 and headquartered in Rochelle, New York. Parchem is a distributor of industrial chemicals. Parchem serves nutritional, personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries. Parchem offerings include coatings, adhesives, elastomers, industrial products, petrochemicals, oleochemicals, plastics, rubber, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, consumer products, catalysts, metallic salts, rare earths, flavors & fragrances, industrial & institutional, textiles, other food-related chemicals, dyes, finishes, chemicals for aerospace, oil gas drilling chemicals, electronics, and pharmaceuticals.
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.
Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of reagents and high-purity chemicals and also does drug discovery support activities. Its product portfolio includes fine chemicals, research chemicals, ionic liquid, organic micro-analytical reagents, and chemical reagents for analysis. The products support several industries, including reagent business, battery material, drug discovery, and life science. The company is ISO 14001 certified and supplies several companies worldwide, including Meterion Advanced Chemicals Inc., Acros Organics, ChemBridge Corporation, Decon Laboratories, and InerBioScreen Ltd.
Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd, established in 2001, is headquartered in China. The company is a chemical manufacturer and supplier of chemicals to domestic Chinese and global consumers in four primary markets: chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. Chemicals include fine chemicals, agrochemicals, and other chemicals. Food includes agrochemicals, vitamins, amino acids, and food ingredients. Pharmaceuticals include specific chemicals such as Povidone iodine, Clotrimazole crystalline, and Lincomycin. The company also features a CAS databank for CAS-registered chemical compounds.
Cangzhou Goldlion Chemicals Co., Ltd., located in Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, China, is a specialized manufacturer of fine chemicals, bulk pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and pipes and fittings. Its product portfolio spans a wide range, including Glyoxylic Acid Monohydrate, Glyoxal, Oxalic Acid Dihydrate, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, and various types of pipes such as spiral-welding, straight-seam welded pipes, and seamless pipes. These products serve diverse industrial purposes, from chemical manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and construction. The company is involved in international business activities, encompassing international shipping, project introductions, foreign investment cooperation, and other related ventures.
Nouryon has a history dating back to 1646 Sweden but was officially formed in 2018 after gaining independence from AkzoNobel. The company is a manufacturer of everyday consumer products including personal care and cleaning goods, as well as products for the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and building industries. The company’s brands include Dissolvine, Witbreak, Butanox, and Ferrazone. These brands manufacture products across five product segments: Bleaching and Oxidizing Chemicals and Technologies, Specialty Polymers, Surfactants and Chelating Agents, Polymer Production and Processing Chemicals, and Specialty Chemicals and Intermediates.
Strem Chemicals, Inc, founded in 1964, is an American manufacturer and supplier of high-purity specialty chemicals and materials, based in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Acquired by Ascensus Specialties, another American chemical company in 2021, Strem offers a catalog of over 6,000 specialty products under the metal, inorganic, organometallic, and nanomaterial categories. Some of their diverse product offerings include metal catalysts for organic synthesis, metal carbonyls, metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) precursors. Strem serves global customers, particularly academic, governmental, and industrial research and development laboratories. Their products find applications in various industries, including microelectronics, chemicals, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
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.
Noah Chemicals Corporation was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The company is a distributor of advanced materials and specialty chemicals for industries such as aerospace, agriculture, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The company’s product categories include inorganic, evaporate materials, intermediates, rare earths, and ceramics. The company’s services include trial burns to help customers protect the environment, custom fertilizer development to produce more environmentally efficient fertilizers, and custom clean in place chemicals for equipment sanitization.
Changsha Yonta Industry Co., Ltd. was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Hunan, China, as a wholesaler and exporter of chemical raw materials. The company offers various products, including potassium chlorate, sodium chlorate, barium chlorate, sodium perchlorate, and potassium perchlorate, among others. The chemicals are employed across industries for purposes such as pyrotechnics, bleaching, explosives manufacturing, airbag initiators, water treatment, and metal cleaning. The company serves various industries, including the military, water treatment, glass, porcelain, ceramics, and food.
CHEMOS GmbH & Co. KG is a supplier of ready-to-use solutions for the lab and chemical sector. It is headquartered in Altdorf, Germany, and was established in 1974. The company supplies a range of reagents and standards for the analytical lab, as well as raw materials for the chemical and pharmaceutical sector. Some of its popular products are volumetrical reagents, standards and references, and products for research. CHEMOS also provides services such as drying, grinding and sieving, recrystallization and purification as well as contract manufacturing and contract synthesis. Its products are used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, and environmental testing.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. |
23.5%
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| 2 | Wego Chemical Group Inc |
18.6%
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| 3 | Parchem |
9.8%
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| 4 | Nouryon |
7.8%
|
| 5 | Cangzhou Goldlion Chemicals Co., Ltd. |
6.9%
|
| 6 | Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd. |
5.9%
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| 7 | Changsha Yonta Industry Co., Ltd. |
4.9%
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| 8 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
4.9%
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| 9 | CHEMOS GmbH & Co. KG |
3.9%
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| 10 | Strem Chemicals, Inc |
3.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the potassium chlorate 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
|
4 | 36.4% |
|
United States of America
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3 | 27.3% |
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China
|
2 | 18.2% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 9.1% |
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Germany
|
1 | 9.1% |
