This section provides an overview for calcium sulfite as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 calcium sulfite manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked calcium sulfite companies as of November, 2024: 1.Gulf Fluor, 2.GMCI, 3.Pestell Nutrition Inc..
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Calcium sulfite is a compound formed from calcium, often encountered as calcium sulfite 0.5 hydrate. It typically appears as a white crystalline substance or powder. This compound is insoluble in water but dissolves in sulfurous acid and dilute hydrochloric acid, releasing sulfur dioxide. It can also decompose, emitting sulfurous acid gas, and therefore requires careful handling.
Calcium sulfite can be produced by reacting calcium oxide, calcium carbonate, or calcium hydroxide with sulfur dioxide. When exposed to air, it gradually oxidizes to calcium sulfate.
As a reducing agent, calcium sulfite is primarily used to remove residual chlorine from tap water. Chlorine, added to tap water for disinfection, imparts a characteristic odor. Calcium sulfite effectively removes free residual chlorine, working instantaneously. It is particularly advantageous in water purifiers with high water flow rates due to its minimal reducing agent requirement and rapid reaction time compared to conventional methods like activated charcoal. Furthermore, its efficacy in removing chlorine from hot water makes it a popular choice for water-purifying shower heads.
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American Elements was founded in 1997 in California and currently has research and production facilities in Utah, Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom. AE manufactures and distributes advanced materials from a catalog of over 30,000 products for bulk industrial use as well as small scale laboratory use. AE also provides testing and analyses services including spectroscopy along with structural, thermal, and electrical analyses. AE holds sustainable development as a core corporate value and is committed to work to protect the health of the environment.
Brenntag North America, Inc., founded in 1874 with headquarters in the USA, is a subsidiary of Brenntag SE and is a distributor of chemicals and chemical products and a provider of related services to industry in the United States. The company's products include solvents, additives, catalysts, resins, dyes, and alcohols. Brenntag North America, Inc. offers services that include chemical blending solutions, chemical application development, and environmental solutions such as non-hazardous and hazardous waste disposal, transportation, and laboratory services.
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.
Nikunj Chemicals is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of dye intermediates and industrial chemicals that was established in 1997 in Vadodara, Gujarat. The company produces various dye intermediates such as sodium naphthionate, naphthalene sulphonic acid, and benzene sulphonic acid. It also offers plastic pyrolysis catalysts, zeolite chemicals, pharmaceutical chemicals, and silica fume. These are used in a wide range of industrial processes, including construction, plastics manufacturing, and fabrics processing. Nikunj Chemicals also provide quality testing and customized packaging services to its clients, which include Shapoorji Pallonji, Bombay Dyeing, and Dr. Reddy's.
Gulf Fluor, established in 2008, based in Abu Dhabi, is a manufacturer of Fluorine chemical products. The company’s product portfolio includes Sulfuric acid plant, Hydrogen fluoride plant, Aluminum fluoride plant, and two by-products which are Calcium sulfate and Calcium fluoride sludge. The products serve clients based in the Middle East. It serves the manufacturing, engineering, and processing industries. The company also has strategic partnerships with European technology companies that provide solutions for aluminum fluoride, hydrogen fluoride and sulphuric acid plants.
GMCI came into being in 2019 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, as a manufacturer of industrial minerals. The company offers various minerals, including bentonite, calcium carbonate, kaolin, dolomite, and silica sand. The minerals play important roles, including fluid control and construction sealing in the drilling sector, paper and paint filler and pharmaceutical dietary supplements, refractory brick production in the steel sector, and serving as a fundamental component in glass, semiconductor, electronics, and jewellery manufacturing. The company serves various industries, including ceramics, cosmetic personal care, agriculture, construction, paper and board, pharmaceuticals, rubber, and glass.
Oasis Fine Chem, established in 1998 and based in Vadodara, India, is a chemicals manufacturer, supplier, and exporter undertaking customized packaging. Its products include calcium minerals, laboratory reagents, and potassium compounds used by several industries, including healthcare companies, food processing units, and fertilizer plants. The chemicals are available in custom variants with different grades like BT, USP, and AR. The company takes orders from across the globe, and some of its clients include Ion Pharmaceuticals Limited, Canton Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., and Merck Specialty Pvt. Ltd.
Bhavani Chemicals is an Indian manufacturer and distributor of industrial chemicals that was established in 1995 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company produces chemicals for various industrial applications including red iron and magnesium oxide, magnesium and zinc sulfate, and calcium carbonate. These are primarily used in the processing and production of agricultural products like cattle or poultry feed and fertilizers, as well as dyes and industrial chemicals. Bhavani Chemicals chiefly serves clients in the Indian agricultural and industrial sectors, such as Sai Agro Industries, Rajshree Biosolutions, and Shreeji Chemicals.
Pestell Nutrition Inc., established in 1972, based in Ontario Canada, is a distributor of pet feed additives, minerals, and feed ingredients. The company’s products include macro minerals, trace minerals, milk products, fertilizer nutrients, and functional lipids. The products serve the feed mills, pet food companies, and pet food sectors based in the United States and Canada. In 2018, the company was the winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies program. It is HACCP FeedAssure certified, AFIA Safe Feed/Safe Food certified, and Safe Quality Food Code certified.
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.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Gulf Fluor |
18.8%
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2 | GMCI |
18.8%
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3 | Pestell Nutrition Inc. |
12.5%
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4 | Brenntag North America, Inc. |
12.5%
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5 | American Elements |
12.5%
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6 | Nikunj Chemicals |
6.3%
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7 | Bhavani Chemicals |
6.3%
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8 | Glentham Life Sciences Limited |
6.3%
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9 | Wego Chemical Group Inc |
6.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the calcium sulfite page as of November 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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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 37.5% |
India | 3 | 37.5% |
Canada | 1 | 12.5% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 12.5% |