C&EN's 2025 Global Top 50 Chemical Companies: Eight Companies from Mainland China Make the List!

14 Rongsheng Petrochemical Chemicals Sales in 2024: $26.4 billion 15 Wanhua Chemical Group Chemicals Sales in 2024: $25.3 billion 16 Reliance Industries Chemicals Sales in 2024: $25.0 billion 17 Mitsubishi Chemical Group Chemicals Sales in 2024: $24.8 billion 18 Hengli Petrochemical Chemicals Sales in 2024: $21.3 billion 19 Shin-Etsu Chemical Chemicals Sales in 2024: $16.9 billion 20 Evonik Industries Chemicals Sales in 2024: $16.4 billion 21 Indorama Ventures Chemicals Sales in 2024: $15.5 billion 22 Covestro Chemicals Sales in 2024: $15.3 billion 23 Jiangsu Orient盛hong (Jiangsu Oriental Shenghong) Chemicals Sales in 2024: $15.3 billion 24 Lotte Chemical Chemicals Sales in 2024: $15.0 billion 25 Toray Industries Chemicals Sales in 2024: $14.9 billion 26 Braskem Chemicals Sales in 2024: $14.4 billion 27 Sumitomo Chemical Chemicals Sales in 2024: $13.9 billion 28 Yara Chemicals Sales in 2024: $13.9 billion 29 DSM-Firmenich Chemicals Sales in 2024: $13.8 billion 30 Tongkun Holdings Group Chemicals Sales in 2024: $13.7 billion 31 DuPont Chemicals Sales in 2024: $12.4 billion 32 Chevron Phillips Chemical Chemicals Sales in 2024: $12.1 billion 33 Air Products and Chemicals Chemicals Sales in 2024: $12.1 billion 34 Mitsui Chemicals Chemicals Sales in 2024: $11.9 billion 35 Hengyi Petrochemical Chemicals Sales in 2024: $11.8 billion 36 SIBUR Chemicals Sales in 2024: $11.2 billion 37 The Mosaic Company Chemicals Sales in 2024: $11.1 billion 38 Bayer Chemicals Sales in 2024: $11.1 billion 39 Arkema Chemicals Sales in 2024: $10.3 billion 40 Celanese Chemicals Sales in 2024: $10.3 billion 41 Shell…

Classification of Defoamers and Introduction to Manufacturers

Surfactant-based defoamers are a class of surfactants that reduce bubble formation and stability by lowering the surface tension of liquids. Common types include nonionic, anionic, and cationic surfactant-based defoamers. 5. Biological defoamers: These defoamers primarily utilize substances produced via microbial fermentation—such as enzymes, microbial cells, and fermentation broths. They exhibit excellent biodegradability and environmental compatibility, and are widely applied in certain specialized fields. Selecting an appropriate defoamer requires careful consideration of specific application requirements and process conditions, while also adhering to relevant safety protocols and environmental protection regulations. Major foreign defoamer manufacturers: The following are some well-known defoamer manufacturers: 1. Dow Chemical Company: A global leader in chemical manufacturing, offering a wide range of defoamers and surfactants. 2. BASF SE: One of the world’s largest chemical companies, providing diverse defoamer products—including organic and mineral oil-based defoamers. 3. Evonik Industries AG: A German chemical company offering various defoamers, including polymer-based and surfactant-based defoamers. 4. Momentive Performance Materials Inc.: A global leader in specialty chemicals, supplying numerous defoamers and surfactants. 5. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.: A Japanese chemical company offering multiple defoamer types—including organic and polymer-based defoamers. 6. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.: A U.S.-based chemical manufacturer providing a broad portfolio of defoamers and surfactants. Some prominent domestic defoamer manufacturers in China: 1. Three Gorges Chemical Group Co., Ltd.: Operating multiple subsidiaries focused on the R&D, production, and sales of defoamers. 2. AkzoNobel (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: As a global leader in the chemical industry, it supplies various defoamer products in the Chinese market. 3. Donghua Chemical Group Co., Ltd.: A large, comprehensive Chinese chemical enterprise…

Air Products and Chemicals stock hits 52-week high at $307.51

May 13, 2026

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. stock reached a 52-week high of $307.51 following strong Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings that beat expectations. The industrial gases giant reported a nearly 25% YTD return and maintains a 56-year dividend history.

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Air Products and Chemicals stock hits 52-week high at $307.51

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Air Products and Chemicals stock hits 52-week high at $307.51

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