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This section provides an overview for chloroethanes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 chloroethane manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked chloroethane companies as of December, 2024: 1.WESTLAKE, 2.Zhejiang Yuanjin Chemical Co., Ltd, 3.Chloritech Industries.
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Chloroethane, also known as monochloroethane or ethyl chloride, is an alkyl halide with the chemical formula C2H5Cl. It is a type of organochlorine compound characterized by the replacement of one hydrogen atom in ethane with a chlorine atom.
Chloroethane is a colorless gas with an ethereal odor at room temperature and pressure. It has a melting point of -139°C, a boiling point of 12.3°C, and a density of 0.92 g/cm3. It is soluble in ethanol and acetone but insoluble in water.
Historically, Chloroethane was primarily used as a raw material for tetraethyl lead, an anti-combustion agent in gasoline. Its use has declined due to environmental concerns. Other past uses included applications as a refrigerant, anesthetic, aerosol atomizer, and styrofoam blowing agent.
Currently, it is used industrially in the synthesis of ethylcellulose, a thickener, and binder in paints and cosmetics.
Chloroethane is a white to pale yellow crystal or crystalline powder. It is flammable and classified as a metal corrosive, skin corrosive/irritant, and eye irritant under the GHS classification.
The differential formula of Chloroethane is CH3CH2Cl, with a molar mass of 64.51 g/mol.
Chloroethane was first synthesized by reacting ethanol with hydrochloric acid or zinc chloride. It can also be produced by adding hydrogen chloride to ethylene, using an aluminum chloride catalyst at high temperature and pressure. Additionally, Chloroethane is a byproduct in the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride.
Chloroethane can react with a lead-sodium alloy to synthesize tetraethyllead, an anti-knock agent in engines. Tetraethyllead is a colorless, volatile liquid with a peculiar odor, flammable, and highly neurotoxic.
While Chloroethane is the least toxic of the chloroethanes, it can still depress the central nervous system. Inhalation of high concentrations can cause symptoms similar to alcohol intoxication, and prolonged exposure can be fatal. It is recommended to remove victims from exposure areas to regain consciousness, and prolonged exposure may require hydration and nutritional support for recovery.
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Westlake Corporation, founded in 1986 with headquarters in the USA, is a global manufacturer of polymers and petrochemicals for the nutrition, healthcare, consumer lifestyle, building, and construction industries. The company's core products include ethylene, styrene, PVC, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), ethylene dichloride (EDC), and vinyl resins that meet OSHA standards. Westlake Corporation has diversified into two segments: performance and essential materials and housing and infrastructure products. Housing products include pipes, fittings, roofing, architectural stone, and outdoor living products used in residential and commercial construction.
Spectrum Chemical MFG Corp. was founded in 1971, is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and has facilities in Gardena, California. Spectrum is a fine chemical manufacturing company with an emphasis on USP, NF, FCC, BP, EP, JP, and ACS grade products, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Spectrum primarily serves the analytical, biopharmaceutical, food & beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical chemicals industries. Spectrum has 4 product segments which are chemicals, equipment, supplies, and safety.
Manus Aktteva Biopharma LLP, established in 2010 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, is a manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of pharmaceutical APIs, intermediates, and specialty chemicals. Their wide-ranging products cater to industries such as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and biotechnology. They offer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), the fundamental components used in various drug formulations, such as antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, and anti-inflammatory drugs. The company also supplies specialty chemicals with unique properties applicable to diverse industries, from plastics to cosmetics manufacturing. Furthermore, the company offers custom synthesis services to meet the specific needs of their customers.
Chloritech Industries, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Gujarat, India, is a manufacturer of bulk chlorination chemicals and synthetic intermediates. The company's products include trichloroacetaldehyde liquid, trichloroacetaldehyde monohydrate crystals, ethyl chloride, and chloroethane liquid gas. These products are used as polymerization catalysts, dye intermediates, and chlorinating agents in the pharmaceutical, textile, and medical sectors. The company is a member of Chemexcil and the Federation of Gujarat Industries, and provides services, such as safe delivery of hazardous chemicals.
Zhejiang Yuanjin Chemical Co., Ltd, founded in China in 2014, is a manufacturer of fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, pesticide intermediate, and custom synthesis. The company offers pharmaceutical intermediates that play a vital role in drug development and production, essential pesticide intermediates used in the agriculture sector, fine chemicals used as key ingredients in various chemical processes, and custom synthesis services. It has ISO9001 Quality System Certification, Environmental Management System Certification, and Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification.
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.
TCI America is based in Portland, Oregon, USA, and is a manufacturer and distributor of organic chemicals that was incorporated as the U.S. subsidiary of Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. in 1985. The company specializes in producing organic chemicals used for research and development purposes. These include polymer additives, organic synthesis reagents, and chromatography columns. The company also offers contract research, bulk production, and custom synthesis services for clients in research institutions, or for production facilities with unique project specifications.
VWR International, LLC, part of Avantor, established in 1852 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA, is a supplier of scientific equipment, chemicals, and furniture. The company's products include laboratory chemicals and reagents for genomics, proteomics, and microbiology, consumables and tools for laboratory operations, and critical research products for COVID-19. It also offers equipment for cleanrooms and controlled environments to maintain aseptic conditions. Its masterflex peristaltic pump systems and J.T. Baker cell lysis solutions are used for precise fluid handling and scalable bioprocessing. The company's products serve the industrial, government, and pharmaceutical markets. It provides inventory management, equipment maintenance, and business process consulting services.
National Analytical Corporation (NAC) is located in Mumbai, India. NAC was founded in 2009 as a distributor of laboratory grade chemicals used in numerous industries. NAC’s chemical offerings include biochemical & reagents such s Prunetin and 1,2-dipalmitoly-rac-glycerol, analytical grade chemicals such as chicoric acid and Vitamin E solutions, laboratory chemicals such as formic acid and nitric acid, gas chromatography chemicals such as Aalborg mass flowmeter battery kits and DEX 225, reference standard chemicals such as Palladium in HNO3, oral solid dosage forms, such as cellulosic and protect film coating systems, parenteral dosage forms, beverage & nutrition, and coating chemicals.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTLAKE |
24.2%
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| 2 | Zhejiang Yuanjin Chemical Co., Ltd |
21.2%
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| 3 | Chloritech Industries |
18.2%
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| 4 | Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. |
18.2%
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| 5 | Manus Aktteva Biopharma LLP |
9.1%
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| 6 | NATIONAL ANALYTICAL CORPORATION |
9.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the chloroethane 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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Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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India
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3 | 42.9% |
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United States of America
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2 | 28.6% |
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China
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1 | 14.3% |
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Singapore
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1 | 14.3% |
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