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This section provides an overview for ammonium persulfate as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 18 ammonium persulfate manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked ammonium persulfate companies as of December, 2024: 1.TRInternational, Inc., 2.Wego Chemical Group Inc, 3.Powder Pack Chem.
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Ammonium persulfate is a persulfate of ammonia, also known as ammonium peroxodisulfate.
It is represented by the molecular formula (NH₄)₂S₂O₈ and has a molecular weight of 228.20 g/mol. The CAS number, which is a unique chemical number, is assigned as 7727-54-0.
Ammonium persulfate is produced by using ammonium sulfate. Specifically, ammonium persulfate is produced by supplying an ammonium sulfate solution to the anode side of an electrolytic cell separated by a cation exchange membrane.
This production method has the advantages of easy continuous operation and the ability to produce ammonium persulfate at high efficiency because there is no need to supply additional raw materials to the cathode.
At room temperature and pressure, it exists as a colorless crystal or white powder and may produce a weak, unpleasant odor. Its solubility in water is 58.2 g/100 ml at 20°C, but it is almost insoluble in ethanol and diethyl ether.
Ammonium persulfate is used in a wide range of applications, primarily as an oxidative bleaching agent, metal surface treatment agent, flour modifier, polymerization initiator, and print etching agent. Potassium and sodium persulfates, as well as ammonium persulfate are sometimes used in metal surface treatment agents and oxidative bleaching agents.
When used as a flour modifier, it not only bleaches the flour itself but also provides a variety of other benefits, such as accelerating the ripening of bread. Ammonium persulfate is often used as an accelerator in the chemical polymerization process of acrylamide. When used with tetramethylethylenediamine (TEMED), enzyme radicals are induced from the persulfate, and these radicals initiate the polymerization of acrylamide.
The resulting acrylamide is used in industrial applications as a raw material for polyacrylamide, which is used in paper strengthening agents, water treatment agents, soil coagulants, leakage inhibitors, and cosmetics (shaving gel and hairdressing). Etching agents for printed circuit boards are agents that corrode metals and metal oxides, and are mainly used as a surface treatment method to shave the surface of metals, glass, and semiconductors using their own corrosive properties.
Although ammonium persulfate itself does not burn, it ignites and burns violently when mixed with combustibles, so it must be handled with care. In addition, the aqueous solution itself is acidic and has been shown to be harmful to aquatic organisms.
Ammonium persulfate is a strong oxidant and reacts violently with iron, aluminum powder, and silver salts in solution. When hydrolyzed, it produces acidic ammonium sulfite and hydrogen peroxide, which exhibit strong oxidizing activity. When heated, it produces toxic and corrosive fumes (ammonia, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, etc.).
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Evonik Active Oxygen is a global manufacturer and supplier specializing in persulfates and adjacent chemistries located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company’s product portfolio includes persulfates, peroxygens, remediation technologies, and customized chemistries. Their offerings cater to diverse industries, including electronics, energy, environmental solutions, oil and gas, and more. The company adheres to the guidelines of the International Chemistry Council Responsible Care Initiative. They serve customers worldwide with facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
TRInternational Inc., founded in 1994 and headquartered in Edmonds, Washington, is a supplier of ingredients, raw materials, and services in North America. Its diversified product portfolio includes chemicals, rubber, and paints used in industries like metalworking, water treatment, and industrial cleaning. It has over 20 stocking and import points across the United States and offers additional services like custom manufacturing, contract packaging, and proprietary formulation. The company is SBA, WOSB, and LGBTBE certified, and in 2018, it was ranked number 70 in the Top 100 Chemical Distributors in North America.
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.
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.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc., established in 1918 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a chemical manufacturer that makes basic and fine chemicals and functional materials. The company has two business divisions, namely basic chemicals and functional chemicals, and its product portfolio includes electronic industry cleaning agents, MMA derivatives, hydrogen peroxide, xylene separation products, and laminated materials for printed circuit boards. In 1981, the company took the first step towards geothermal power development, and today, it is involved in geothermal power projects in five locations, including the 50,000-kilowatt Sumikawa Geothermal Power Plant, where it commenced operations in 1995.
Ana Industries Private Limited is a manufacturer of chemical products incorporated in 2014 and headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company specializes in producing a range of chemicals, including ammonium persulfate, sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium bromate, and potassium bromate. It also offers organic and inorganic peroxides, chlorites, iodates, perborates, and other oxidizers. The company has offices in the United States, Dubai, and India. It adheres to ISO quality standards and caters to diverse industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and textiles.
Powder Pack Chem was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company is a manufacturer and exporter of specialty chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, fashion, and beauty products. The company offers hundreds of products available in volumes ranging from 100 grams to 500 kilograms. The company services include providing on-time consignments for customers in need of quick delivery. Chemicals range from acacia gum powder all the way to three variations of zinc sulphate.
MUBY CHEMICALS, established in 1976, is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and excipients used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & personal care, agrochemical, and textile industries. Based in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India, the company offers Shale gas hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals such as ammonium persulfate, diverting agents, inhibitors, ATMP phosphonate, and encapsulated gel breakers. Some food analytical reagent chemicals include benzyl alcohol, calcium oxide, boric acid, carbamide peroxide, and lithium carbonate. The company is GLP-approved, Kosher Certified, "REACH" Registered, and ISO-9001 Certified.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Aadhunik Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic fracturing chemicals, based in Mumbai, India. The company offer crystal granules in precise micron or mesh sizes according to buyers needs. These products are also available through its agents in the UAE and the USA. It also provides encapsulated gel breakers and low and high-temperature flow diverting agents for oil fracturing and drilling. The company and its associated units are FDA-GMP certified, Halal and Kosher certified, REACH registered, ISO-9001 certified, and ISO-22000 HACCP certified.
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.
Shanghai Chemex Group Ltd., based in Shanghai, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of chemical raw materials. The company offers a diverse range of products including water treatment chemicals, food industry chemicals, and agrochemicals. Key offerings include phosphoric acid, potassium carbonate, and HEDP. These chemical compounds play a crucial role in the manufacturing of various goods and products. The company caters to international order and has branches in Istanbul, Dubai, and Moscow.
Kavya Pharma, established in 2009 in Surat, Indian state of Gujarat, is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company that specializes in the production and supply of WHO-GMP certified pharmaceutical products, including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Intermediates. The company offers a range of pharmaceutical medicines, including ichthammol, gentamicin sulfate, neomycin sulfate, and polymyxin b sulfate. In addition to these products, they also manufacture, export, and supply specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical raw materials, API & other bio fertilizer products, poly aluminum chloride, and psyllium herb.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
Glentham Life Sciences is based in Corsham, United Kingdom. Glentham Life Sciences is a leading supplier of fine chemicals, raw materials, reagents, and life science products. Glenthem also offers a number of services including custom packaging, call-off orders, and safety documentation. Glentham’s product offerings include chemicals such as amino acids, antibiotics, APIs, biochemicals, buffers, carbohydrates, chitin, chitosan, detergents, dyes, stains, enzymes, inorganic, peptide reagents, phytochemical, raw materials, solvents, steroids, and vitamins among others.
Pearl Chemicals, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, operates as a supplier of various chemicals. Its product range encompasses a wide array of offerings, including industrial acids, organic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, chemical solvents, and chemical powders. Among its product catalog are items like Formic Acid, Ethyl Carbitol, Bisphenol A, Dicyandiamide, and Hydroxylamine Sulphate, which serve diverse industries such as manufacturing, processing, and repackaging. The company specializes in meeting clients' chemical procurement needs and tailoring solutions to specific requirements.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRInternational, Inc. |
15.9%
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| 2 | Wego Chemical Group Inc |
11.1%
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| 3 | Powder Pack Chem |
9.5%
|
| 4 | Evonik Active Oxygens, LLC |
9.5%
|
| 5 | Ana Industries Private Limited |
7.9%
|
| 6 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
7.9%
|
| 7 | nacalai |
6.3%
|
| 8 | Merck |
6.3%
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| 9 | Shanghai Chemex Group Ltd. |
4.8%
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| 10 | MUBY CHEMICALS |
4.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the ammonium persulfate 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
India
|
6 | 37.5% |
|
United States of America
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4 | 25.0% |
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Japan
|
4 | 25.0% |
|
China
|
1 | 6.3% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 6.3% |
