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This section provides an overview for pyroligneous acids as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 pyroligneous acid manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked pyroligneous acid companies as of December, 2024: 1.Sane Shell Carbon Pvt Ltd, 2.LEAP CHEM Co., Ltd., 3.Parchem.
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Pyroligneous acid, commonly known as wood vinegar or wood acid, is a highly acidic (pH 1.5 to 3.7) liquid obtained from the dry distillation of wood. It contains about 90% water and about 5% acetic acid, along with roughly 200 other organic components such as alcohols, esters, and phenols. The composition of pyroligneous acid varies depending on the type of wood used.
When wood is subjected to dry distillation, the resultant liquid typically separates into two or three layers.
Pyroligneous acid has a wide range of applications, particularly in agriculture, livestock production, and as a feed additive. Its uses have been developed to leverage its various effects based on the dilution ratio.
A 1 to 100 times diluted solution of pyroligneous acid exhibits sterilizing effects, primarily due to the acetic acid and alcohol content. It can be used for soil disinfection by applying a highly concentrated solution (diluted 20-30 times) to the soil before planting crops. The bactericidal effect diminishes after 10 to 14 days, making it safe for subsequent crop growth. Additionally, pyroligneous acid has been used in treating athlete's foot and in traditional medicine.
A solution diluted 200 to 300 times with wood acid effectively inhibits weed growth. Pyroligneous acid's aroma is repellent to many creatures, making it useful for repelling harmful insects and pests in agriculture and gardening.
Diluting pyroligneous acid 500 to 1000 times can promote the growth of plant shoots and roots. Applying low concentrations to crops and turf every 10 to 15 days can enhance root and shoot growth. The organic acid components, such as acetic acid and propionic acid, help to convert soil minerals into a form more easily absorbed by plants.
Pyroligneous acid is also used in the production of preservatives, deodorants, and acetic acid lime.
Pyroligneous acid is produced by carbonizing wood at high temperatures, then cooling and condensing the smoke. The steam and smoke generated when wood is heated at high temperatures are collected and condensed to form wood vinegar, which contains various organic and inorganic compounds. Wood is heated in a sealed container to promote carbonization, producing charcoal and smoke. The liquid obtained is distilled to isolate and purify pyroligneous acid, while the charcoal can be used as fuel or fertilizer.
While pyroligneous acid has a strong pungent odor, it is not toxic and generally does not cause skin irritation. However, it is recommended to use gloves, masks, and protective eyewear when handling the substance.
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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.
Alfa Chemistry, founded in the year 2015 is based in New York, USA as a biotechnology company and manufacturer of graphene materials. Their product portfolio includes graphene oxide, CVD graphene film, graphene modification services, graphene series, graphene-like material, carbon nanomaterials, quantum dots, upcoming nanoparticles, and graphene transfer services. The company also provides services in custom manufacturing, and graphene analysis with quality assurance. The products are used in various industries which include energy, digital electronics, environment, textile, coating, and biomedical science.
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.
LEAP CHEM Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of chemical products established in 2005 and headquartered in Hong Kong, China. The company offers an extensive range of about 200,000 chemical products, including organic compounds, inorganic compounds, pharmaceutical intermediates, and custom synthesis services. Their products cater to industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, electronics, and materials. LEAP CHEM provides chemical solutions and services to its global customers, supporting research, development, and production activities. Additionally, they provide custom synthesis and contract research, sourcing, online orders of small quantities, global supply chain and export, and technical support services.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MilliporeSigma |
46.7%
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| 2 | Sane Shell Carbon Pvt Ltd |
19.6%
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| 3 | LEAP CHEM Co., Ltd. |
11.2%
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| 4 | Parchem |
11.2%
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| 5 | Alfa Chemistry |
11.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the pyroligneous acid 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
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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1 | 33.3% |
| United States | 1 | 33.3% |
India
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1 | 33.3% |
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