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This section provides an overview for ethanolamines as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 ethanolamines manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked ethanolamines companies as of December, 2024: 1.Jay Dinesh Chemicals, 2.Dow Corporate, 3.Central Drug House.
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Ethanolamines is the generic name for three different compounds: monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, and triethanolamine.
When simply referring to ethanolamines, we are referring to monoethanolamine, which is 2-aminoethanol. Monoethanolamine is a liquid with an ammonia odor, viscosity, and hygroscopicity. It is also known as amino ethyl alcohol or colamine.
Ethanolamines are classified as a Class 4 hazardous material. Monoethanolamine is also designated as a deleterious substance and should be handled with care.
| Chemical Formula | C2H7NO |
| English Name | Ethanolamines |
| English Name Alias | Monoethanolamine |
| Molecular Weight | 61.08 |
| Melting Point | 10 ~ 10.5℃ |
Monoethanolamine is widely used as an emulsifier because it is soluble in water and oil. It can also be used in synthetic detergents, metal corrosion inhibitors, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. In addition, monoethanolamine is used to gas clean gas mixtures to remove acidic gases.
Diethanolamine can be used as an emulsifier in detergents, cosmetics, and waxes, and as a wetting agent in textiles.
Triethanolamine is used as a base catalyst in condensation reactions, in organic synthesis reactions, as an emulsifier, plasticizer, anti-corrosion additive, and humectant. It is also used in analysis as a collector of nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere.
Ethanolamines have the properties of both alcohols and amines. Monoethanolamine has a density of 1.012 g/cm3, a melting point of 10.3°C, and a boiling point of 170°C.
Diethanolamine has a density of 1.090 g/cm3, a melting point of 28.0°C, and a boiling point of 217°C. Triethanolamine has a density of 1.126 g/cm3, a melting point of 20.5°C, and a boiling point of 208°C. Ethanolamines dissolve well in water and acetone. Due to its basic nature, it absorbs acidic gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). It can also react with fatty acids to yield esters.
Figure 1. Structure of Ethanolamines
Monoethanolamine is both a primary amine and a primary alcohol. Its chemical formula is C2H7NO and its molar mass is 61.08 g/mol.
Diethanolamine has a secondary amine and two hydroxy groups in the molecule. Its chemical formula is C4H11NO2 and its molar mass is 105.14 g/mol.
Triethanolamine has a tertiary amine and three hydroxy groups in the molecule. Its chemical formula is C6H15NO3 and its molar mass is 149.188 g/mol.
Figure 2: Synthesis of Ethanolamines
Monoethanolamine can be obtained by the reaction of ethylene oxide and ammonia. However, depending on the reaction conditions, diethanolamine and triethanolamine can also be produced. The ratio of compounds produced can be controlled by changing the stoichiometric ratio of the raw materials.
Figure 3. Compounds With the Substructure of Ethanolamines
Ethanolamines are found in the common structure of antihistamines. Specifically, in the first-generation antihistamines diphenhydramine, phenyltoloxamine (Percogesic), and doxylamine (Unisom), ethylamine is linked to diphenylmethane. It is also the ethylamine substructure linked to diphenylmethane in percogesic and doxylamine (Unisom).
It is still considered an effective substance for allergic diseases. Ethanolamines are abundant in phospholipids and are also found in biological membranes.
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Dow Inc. was originally incorporated in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of numerous advanced materials and chemicals used in packaging, infrastructure, and consumer industries by other companies around the world. The company’s product divisions include Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. Packaging & Specialty Plastics include ethylene, rubbers, and wire and cable products. Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure include ethanol amines, adhesives, sealants, and other composites. Performance Materials and Coatings provides paints and industrial coatings for metal packing.
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.
Jay Dinesh Chemicals is a manufacturer and exporter of industrial chemicals, including oilfield chemicals, photographic chemicals, pharmaceutical raw materials, and chemicals used in industrial detergents and metal finishing, was established in 1951 and is based in India. The company produces a wide range of products, including oxygen scavengers, ammonium bisulphite, sodium meta bisulphite, and sodium silicate. Their advanced laboratory is staffed by highly skilled chemists who ensure that all products meet the highest standards.
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.
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.
Sintez OKA Group of Companies, established in Russia in 1993, is an industrial chemical manufacturer and supplier. The company specializes in petrochemicals, plastics, and industrial gases, and caters to diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and energy. Its product portfolio boasts chemicals essential for fuel production, plastic manufacturing, and efficient energy generation. The company's approach drives advancements in energy efficiency and sustainable industrial practices, achieving enhanced energy efficiency and sustainable industrial practices across different sectors.
Nippon Shokubai Co. LTD., established in 1941 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a chemical manufacturer providing diverse chemical materials. Some of its products include detergents, curing agents, heat-resistant resins, adhesives, and coatings for metal, and the products are used in various industries, including life science, ICT, consumer products, environment remediation, and energy. In 1941, the company started the first commercial production of Phthalic Anhydride, which led to the development of the vinyl chloride industry. It commercialized Ethylene Oxide in 1959 using domestic technologies and began mass-producing superabsorbent polymers in 1985.
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.
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.
Vizag Chemical International was founded in Andhra Pradesh, India, in 2011. Vizag Chemical International sells chemical-based products for many sectors including automotive, agriculture, airline, deodorizers, construction chemicals, boat maintenance, degreasers, detergents, drain clean products, greases, personal hygiene, lab chemicals and equipment, fuel treatment, metal treatment, tank cleaners, swimming pool and spa chemicals, scale removers, sewage chemical treatment, as well as raw chemicals. Vizag Chemical International also provides a range of services including chemical inspection, logistics, chemical usage supervision, as well as tank cleaning.
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.
CONSER, founded in Rome in 1969, is an engineering company that works as a supplier on the industrial sector. Its offerings include process design and technologies development that offers advanced technologies licensing and process design, R&D, operation analysis, de-bottlenecking and revamping. The company also provides additional industrial consulting services like HSE, energy saving opportunities, and solutions for the mitigation of the environmental impact of plant operations. Its customers are located in Brasil, US, Taiwan, China, Rusia, UAE, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and India.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Dinesh Chemicals |
23.0%
|
| 2 | Dow Corporate |
13.9%
|
| 3 | Central Drug House |
10.3%
|
| 4 | Vizag Chemical International |
9.7%
|
| 5 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
8.5%
|
| 6 | CONSER |
7.3%
|
| 7 | Nouryon |
5.5%
|
| 8 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
5.5%
|
| 9 | Sintez OKA Group of Companies |
3.6%
|
| 10 | Merck |
3.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the ethanolamines 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
|
4 | 40.0% |
|
India
|
2 | 20.0% |
|
United States of America
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
Italy
|
1 | 10.0% |
