Results for tag: "Chrome Chemicals"

Chrome chemicals are a category within the larger chemicals industry, composed of various compounds of the element chromium. These chemicals serve diverse applications across multiple sectors including metallurgy, tanning, pigments, and wood preservation. Chromium compounds such as chromium sulfate are vital in the leather tanning industry, while others like chromic acid are used in electroplating. Chrome oxide is widely utilized as a green pigment in various products including paints, inks, and glasses. Chromates and dichromates serve as corrosion inhibitors and in the production of colored glasses, ceramics, and as oxidizing agents in chemical synthesis. The market for chrome chemicals is subject to stringent environmental regulations due to the toxic and carcinogenic nature of hexavalent chromium compounds, which has led to increased research and development into safer, more sustainable alternatives. Several companies participate in the chrome chemicals market. Some notable players include Elementis plc, a British multinational chemicals company; Lanxess, a German specialty chemicals company with a strong presence in the chrome tanning agent market; Soda Sanayii, a Turkish chemicals company, which is part of the Sisecam Group; and Brother Enterprises Holding Co., Ltd., a Chinese firm specializing in chromium salts. These companies are key contributors to the industry, providing a range of chrome-based chemicals to meet the demands of their diverse client base. Show Less Read more