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This section provides an overview for sodium chlorate as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 sodium chlorate manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked sodium chlorate companies as of December, 2024: 1.GFS Chemicals, Inc., 2.Barentz US, 3.Nouryon.
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Sodium chlorate (NaClO3) is a potent oxidizer, widely recognized for its use in industrial chemicals, herbicides, and various manufacturing processes. It's a colorless crystal, known for its explosive potential when mixed with flammable substances.
Its primary applications include the production of chlorine dioxide for pulp bleaching, sodium chlorite for textile bleaching, and as an effective non-selective herbicide. Sodium chlorate's oxidizing properties also make it useful in dyeing, electrolytic processing, and as a component in matches, fireworks, and explosives.
NaClO3 is highly soluble in water, with its solutions exhibiting neutral behavior. It decomposes under light, necessitating storage in dark, cool places. With a melting point of 248°C, it acts as a strong oxidizer, especially in acidic conditions, and decomposes at temperatures above 300°C.
As a colorless, odorless crystal, sodium chlorate features a +5 valent chlorine atom coordinated with three oxygen atoms. Its structure is crucial for its stability and reactivity.
Produced primarily through the electrolysis of sodium chloride solutions, sodium chlorate formation is influenced by factors like electrode material, pH, and temperature. Laboratory methods also include the disproportionation of sodium hypochlorite.
Sodium chlorate is part of the broader family of chlorates, which includes other salts of chloric acid like potassium chlorate (KClO3). These compounds share common chemical properties due to their oxidizing nature.
Beyond chlorates, other chlorine oxoacids and their salts, such as hypochlorites, chlorites, and perchlorates, play significant roles in various chemical processes, each distinguished by the oxidation state of chlorine and its bonding structure.
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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.
Osaka Soda, established in 1915 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of basic and functional chemical products. Starting with commercializing caulk soda using electrolysis, the company's range now includes basic chlor-alkali chemicals used in pharmaceutical products, agricultural chemicals, painting materials, and functional chemicals mainly manufactured from allyl chloride and epichlorohydrin including DAP resin, synthetic rubber and pharmaceutical purification materials. It also offers healthcare products like enzymes, fatty acids and environmental products such as modifiers for energy saving tires and highly durable electrodes. The company complies with ISO 9001 standard and follows ICH-GMP guidelines for active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Science Co. is a manufacturer and supplier of scientific instruments, established in 2003, located in the United States The company specializes in designing and producing a range of advanced scientific instruments and equipment for laboratories, research facilities, and educational institutions. The product offerings include analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, and scientific consumables, all designed to facilitate precise research and experimentation. The products adhere to stringent quality standards and offer cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of researchers and scientists.
Barentz was founded in Amsterdam in 1953 and expanded to Avon, Ohio where its American headquarters is today. Barentz is a specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor that, with the acquisition of Maroon Group in December 2020, has a global reach in distributing chemicals to life sciences and broader specialty chemical industries. Barentz has seven product divisions including nutrition, plastics, cleaning products, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. Within these, the company distributes, various chemical additives, intermediates, minerals, and odor counteractant compounds.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GFS Chemicals, Inc. |
29.2%
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| 2 | Barentz US |
15.3%
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| 3 | Nouryon |
13.9%
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| 4 | Wego Chemical Group Inc |
11.1%
|
| 5 | Osaka Soda |
7.6%
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| 6 | MilliporeSigma |
6.3%
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| 7 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
6.3%
|
| 8 | The Science Co. |
4.9%
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| 9 | Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
4.2%
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| 10 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
1.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the sodium 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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4 | 66.7% |
|
United States of America
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1 | 16.7% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 16.7% |
