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This section provides an overview for carbonyl sulfide as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 carbonyl sulfide manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked carbonyl sulfide companies as of December, 2024: 1.Air Liquide, 2.AGT International, 3.MilliporeSigma.
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Carbonyl sulfide, with the chemical formula COS, is a colorless gas at room temperature and pressure. It finds a middle ground in properties between carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon disulfide (CS2), occurring naturally in volcanic gases and mineral springs. Despite not being classified as toxic or flammable, it poses significant inhalation hazards at high concentrations.
Known for its bactericidal effects, carbonyl sulfide is utilized in the production of insecticides, pharmaceuticals, and herbicides, and as a chemical intermediate. Its role in semiconductor manufacturing, especially in dry-etching processes, is burgeoning. The compound also has potential implications in the origins of life, catalyzing peptide synthesis from amino acids.
With a melting point of -138.8°C and a boiling point of -50.2°C, carbonyl sulfide decomposes in the presence of water to form hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. Toxicity studies indicate lethal effects at concentrations above 1,000 ppm, while lower exposures show no significant health impacts.
The molecule has a linear structure with a molar mass of 60.07 g/mol. The interatomic distances are 115.78 pm for C=O and 156.01 pm for C=S, illustrating the linear bond between sulfur and the carbonyl group.
As the most abundant sulfur compound in the atmosphere, carbonyl sulfide plays a critical role in the sulfur cycle, with both natural and anthropogenic sources contributing to its atmospheric presence.
First synthesized in 1841, carbonyl sulfide can be produced through several laboratory methods, including the reaction of sulfur with carbon monoxide, or hydrolysis of isothiocyanate.
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Electronic Fluorocarbons, LLC is a supplier of specialty gases, fluorocarbons, and rare gases, founded in 2003 in the United States. The company offers rare gases and fluorocarbons that are purified to the highest specifications. Their business model allows them to obtain products from global sources, purify them to the required levels, and provide exacting analytical reporting. They have an extensive range of products in stock, including high purity refrigerants, hydrocarbons, halocarbons, and rare gases, and as a solution provider they exceed existing industry specifications and provide an unrivaled customer experience.
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc., founded in 1879 and located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases and equipment. They provide industrial gases and advanced technologies utilized in various applications, such as clean hydrogen production, carbon capture systems for the energy transition, medical oxygen for lifesaving purposes, and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. The company also produces gas-atomized metallic and ceramic powders, offering custom-engineered chemistries and sizes to meet aerospace standards.
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.
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.
Air Liquide, founded in the UK, in 2004 is a manufacturer and supplier of gasses and gas equipment. The company's product portfolio includes food grade gasses, welding gasses, laser cutting gasses, water waste treatment equipment and welding equipment. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, welding, calibration and analyzing and distribution services.
AGT International is a British supplier and distributor of industrial gasses and mixtures that was established in Chester, Cheshire in 2004. The company offers various standard and high purity gasses, such as argon, helium, propane, and hexane. It also provides specialty chemicals and gasses (e.g. boron trifluoride), gas-liquid mixtures, and hydrocarbon refrigerants. AGT International products are used by clients in LNG, refinery, geothermal, and semiconductor manufacturing and processing operations, The company also offers procurement, custom packaging and logistics services for unique customer projects.
Middlesex Gases & Technologies, Inc., founded in 1949, is an American supplier of industrial gases and related technologies, with its headquarters located in Everett, Massachusetts. The company offers a range of gases, including specialty gases tailored for biotechnology and life science companies. Additionally, Middlesex Gases supplies cryogenic gases and cryogenic liquids to various industries such as pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, and medical device research. Medical gas products like anesthetics are also among the company’s product offerings. Middlesex Gases’ gas systems and distribution networks serve the New England area, covering Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MilliporeSigma |
30.0%
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| 2 | Air Liquide |
20.0%
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| 3 | AGT International |
20.0%
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| 4 | Middlesex Gases & Technologies, Inc. |
15.0%
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| 5 | EFC Gases & Advanced Materials |
5.0%
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| 6 | Parchem |
5.0%
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| 7 | Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. |
5.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the carbonyl sulfide 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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United States of America
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3 | 75.0% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 25.0% |
