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This section provides an overview for calcium as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 17 calcium manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked calcium companies as of December, 2024: 1.Barium & Chemicals, Inc., 2.Jost Chemical, 3.Butterfly Co., Ltd..
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Calcium, an alkaline earth metal with the atomic number 20, was first isolated by Humphry Davy in the early 1800s through electrolysis. This highly reactive element is crucial for both plant growth and human health, comprising 1-2% of the human body's weight, predominantly in bones and teeth as calcium phosphate.
Various calcium salts have broad applications, from deicing roads with calcium chloride to using calcium carbonate in chalk and animal feed. Calcium oxide acts as a desiccant and soil conditioner, while calcium hydroxide is used in food processing and as a soil neutralizer.
With a melting point of 842 °C (1547.6 °F) and boiling point of 1484 °C (2703.2 °F), calcium's reactivity with water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide necessitates storage under inert gas or in mineral oil to prevent oxidation.
Symbolized as Ca, calcium's atomic weight is 40.08, exhibiting a cubic close-packed structure at room temperature. It has four stable isotopes (40Ca, 42Ca, 43Ca, 44Ca), and natural radioactive isotopes like 46Ca and 48Ca.
Calcium reacts vigorously with air and water, producing hydrogen gas and calcium hydroxide, respectively. It forms calcium carbonate when reacted with carbon dioxide, a reversible process useful in various industrial applications.
Found in limestone and marble, calcium plays a significant role in carbon sequestration and is essential for the cellular functions of eukaryotic organisms and plant nutrition. However, excessive calcium intake has been linked with health risks, including an increased likelihood of dementia.
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Barium & Chemicals, Inc., established in 1937 and located in Steubenville, Ohio, is a chemical supplier specializing in technical and purified grades of specialty compounds and chemicals. The company played a pioneering role by producing barium peroxide, a critical precursor for the subsequent manufacturing of hydrogen peroxide. The company's extensive product range includes barium compounds, calcium compounds, potassium compounds, strontium compounds, and specialty compounds. These chemicals serve various industries, including ordnance, pyrotechnics, and automotive, among others.
Based in St Louis, U.S.A. , Jost Chemical Co. is a privately held firm that makes minerals and high-purity inorganic specialty chemicals. They were established in 1985 by Jerry Jost who was a chemical engineer. They have a diverse catalog of over 150 products which include carbonates, gluconates, lactates, and citrates, among others. They manufacture and sell to over 60 countries as a provider to the pharmaceutical, nutritional, food, reagent, and other specialty markets.
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., established in 1991 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an American manufacturer and supplier specializing in biological products for medical research. Initially providing antibodies to the research community, they expanded their offerings to include gene silencers like siRNA and shRNA (plasmid and lentiviral), targeting all known mouse and human genes. Over time, Santa Cruz Biotechnology provides over 175,000 research biochemicals under the brand ChemCruz, including protein-interacting inhibitors, substrates, and activators, tailored for studying protein functions. The company offers monoclonal primary antibodies, designed for various mammalian and non-mammalian protein targets, along with corresponding binding secondary antibodies.
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.
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.
Konoshima Chemical Co.,Ltd., established in 1917 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of building materials, chemicals, and ceramics. The company's product portfolio includes gable boards, refractory panels, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, and functional ceramics. These products are utilized by various industries, including construction, real estate, chemical manufacturing, medical equipment, and electronics. The company holds both the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certificates for quality management and environmental management systems.
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.
Global Calcium PVT LTD (GCP) is an Indian manufacturer of pharmaceutical components that was established in 1979. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the company produces over 200 different active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), mineral actives, and premixed products in different strengths and therapeutic segments such as antipsychotics and vitamins. GCP products are used by clients in various markets including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, veterinary drugs, and nutraceuticals. The company also provides additional services for customer projects, including contract manufacturing, custom synthesis, and technical support.
Alfa Aesar is based in Lancashire, United Kingdom. Alfa Aesar is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, metals, and life science products for research and development. Alfa Aesar’s product lines include chemicals, life science, materials & metals, catalysts, and analytical & lab ware. Chemical offerings include inorganic compounds, organic compounds, organometallic, and solvents. Life sciences include biotechnology products, cellular & molecular biology, genomics, and immunology. Materials & metal include alloys, carbon, etchants, and more. Catalysts include ferrocenes, fuel cell products, and precious metals & catalysts. Alfa Aesar also offers custom manufacturing options.
Shiraishi Calcium Kaisha, Ltd. was established in 1937 and based in Osaka, Japan, as a manufacturer and distributor of chemical products. Its manufactured products include polymers, carbon black, fillers, plastic additives, and synthetic resins. It also manufactures calcium carbonate for food additives, fertilizers, and textiles. Its products are utilized for industrial textile, rubber, and plastics industries across several regions like Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The company is a subsidiary of Shiraishi Kogyo and has acquired ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:200, and the Good Manufacturing Practice certifications. It has patented several products, such as Precipitated Calcium Carbonate and Hakuenka.
Cales de Llierca, S.A., established in 1969 and headquartered in Spain, is a manufacturer and supplier of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) and lime products. Affiliated with the Calcinor Group, its product range encompasses limestone, calcium oxide (quicklime), calcium hydroxide (slaked lime), and Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC). In essence, the company's core function is to transform limestone into various products with applications spanning from agriculture to various industrial sectors. The company maintains rigorous adherence to quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards, holding certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
RX Chemicals was founded in Mumbai, India, in 2011. RX Chemicals sells chemical-based products for many sectors including automobile, agriculture, airline, detergents, drain cleaning products, electrical gear, floor care, fuel treatment, gasses, personal care, laundry chemicals, medicine, oil spill chemicals, and accessories, as well as tools. RX Chemicals also provides a range of services including chemical inspection, logistics, chemical usage supervision, as well as tank cleaning. The company sells to customers both in India and customers internationally.
ACMA, based in Cairo, Egypt, is a supplier of ground calcium carbonate and coated calcium carbonate for PVC, plastic, paint, paper, and plastic pipe industries. The company has positioned itself as a provider of calcium carbonate products with a wide range of particle sizes, ranging from 5 microns to 200 microns, including larger grain sizes tailored to specific market segments. They produce natural ground and surface-treated calcium carbonate in various micron grades, catering to different industrial sectors.
Mamello Chemicals, founded in 2002, and headquartered in Princess Wales Terrace, Parktown Johannesburg, is a distributor of more that 200 chemical ingredients. The company is a South African based company specialized in marketing, distributing and procurement of a comprehensive range of analytical, specialty and industrial raw chemicals. Its comprehensive selection of chemicals serves diverse sectors, including industrial operations, agriculture, petrochemical processes, manufacturing, and water treatment. Some featured products include Borax, Collectors, and Dithiophosphat, with offerings for dichlorination, phosphorus removal, odor control, and sludge conditioning.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barium & Chemicals, Inc. |
17.5%
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| 2 | Jost Chemical |
9.7%
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| 3 | Butterfly Co., Ltd. |
9.7%
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| 4 | Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. |
8.4%
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| 5 | Global Calcium PVT LTD |
7.1%
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| 6 | Parchem |
7.1%
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| 7 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
5.8%
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| 8 | MilliporeSigma |
5.2%
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| 9 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
4.5%
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| 10 | Konoshima Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
3.9%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the calcium 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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Japan
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6 | 40.0% |
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United States of America
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4 | 26.7% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 6.7% |
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Spain
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1 | 6.7% |
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India
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1 | 6.7% |
| Egypt | 1 | 6.7% |
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South Africa
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1 | 6.7% |
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