Global coal chemical industry reshuffle: Europe's' stall 'and China's' leap'
2026-04-17
In the past few years, the global coal chemical industry has accelerated its restructuring. Europe is accelerating its "stall" under the dual pressure of energy costs and carbon policies, while China is relying on its resource endowment and strategic investment to achieve a "leap". The balance of global coal chemical competition has irreversibly tilted towards the east.1, Europe 'stalls': Upstream contraction, carbon tax pressure increasesFrom 2022 to 2025, the cumulative production capacity of European chemical industry will be shut down by 37 million tons (accounting for 9% of the total production capacity), with a single year shutdown of 17.2 million tons in 2025. Ethylene production capacity has been reduced by about 2 million tons per year compared to 2021, while synthetic ammonia and methanol have also contracted simultaneously.Root cause: After the shutdown of Gazprom, the cost of LNG in Europe was 3-4 times that of Gazprom, and the price of industrial gas in Germany once exceeded 10 times before the war. In 2026, the EU CBAM will be fully implemented, with a carbon price of about 70-80 euros/ton, while China's carbon price is only 60-80 yuan/ton, putting significant carbon cost pressure on coal based product exports.2, China's' leap ': leading in production capacity, exports, and investment comprehensivelyChina is the only country in the world with large-scale industrialization of modern coal chemical industry. By 2025, the global coal chemical market size will exceed 800 billion US dollars, with China accounting for 42%.1. Capacity: Approximately 11 million tons of coal to oil, 10 billion cubic meters of coal to gas, and 16 million tons of coal to olefin, basically achieving the "14th Five Year Plan" target. Methanol coal production accounts for 78%, urea 73%, PVC 79%, Ethylene glycol 40%, olefin 25%.2. Export: By 2025, urea exports will reach 4.894 million tons (+17.8 times year-on-year), with an average price of 410 US dollars per ton. National Energy Group's chemical product exports increased by 74% year-on-year, covering 41 countries.3. Investment: The total investment for major projects in the chemical industry in 2026 is 837.8 billion yuan, with coal to olefin projects under construction exceeding 300 billion yuan. The cumulative investment for the four major bases in Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, and Ningxia exceeds 600 billion yuan.Cost advantage: Baofeng Energy's largest coal to olefin project in Inner Mongolia, with an annual output of 3 million tons, has a stable olefin gross profit margin of 30%.3, Global Landscape: From 'Following' to 'Leading'1. China's coke production accounts for over 65% of the world's total, and new coal chemical technologies continue to iterate: coal to aromatics, coal based biodegradable materials, and coal to alpha olefins are accelerating industrialization.2. The "15th Five Year Plan" for the first time explicitly states "strengthening coal to oil and gas production capacity and technological reserves" and incorporates it into the national energy security strategy. In 2027, the chemical industry will be included in the national carbon market, and carbon constraints will accelerate the clearance of outdated production capacity, expanding the advantages of leading enterprises.4, Outlook: From scale expansion to value leap1. High end: Upgrading from basic chemicals to new materials and fine chemicals, biodegradable materials and alpha olefins have become new growth poles.2. Greenization: Green hydrogen coupled with coal chemical industry (such as Baofeng Energy's Inner Mongolia project) and carbon capture and storage technology have become key pathways for carbon reduction. The 2026 government work report sets the first carbon emission intensity target, and fully implements carbon dual control during the 15th Five Year Plan period.3. Globalization: CBAM drives green transformation, and the geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East highlights the value of China's stable supply chain. China is moving from a "chemical powerhouse" to a global chemical "core hub".
List of Core HighlightsEurope's' stall ': 37 million tons of production capacity will be shut down from 2022 to 2025, and 17.2 million tons will be shut down in a single year in 2025; CBAM carbon price of 70-80 euros/ton creates cost pressure on coal chemical exportsChina's' leap ': China accounts for 42% of the global coal chemical market, with a coal to olefin production capacity of 16 million tons and a methanol/urea/PVC coal to olefin ratio of over 70%Investment explosion: The total investment in chemical projects in 2026 is 837.8 billion yuan, with coal to olefin exceeding 300 billion yuan, and the four major bases accumulating over 600 billion yuanCost advantage: Baofeng Energy Inner Mongolia project olefin gross profit margin of 30%Export volume increase: By 2025, urea exports will reach 4.894 million tons (+17.8 times), with China National Energy Corporation's exports increasing by 74%, covering 41 countriesPolicy reshaping: Incorporate the "15th Five Year Plan" into the energy security strategy, enter the carbon market in 2027, and "strictly control the total amount and improve quality"
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How can China's chemical industry break through against the trend of accelerated deindustrialization in Europe?
2026-04-15
Europe's "deindustrialization": Plant Closures and Frozen InvestmentsOver the past few years, the European chemical industry has undergone an unprecedented deep reshuffling. According to data from the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), between 2022 and 2025, the closure of production capacity in the European chemical sector surged sixfold, with cumulative capacity losses reaching 37 million tons over four years, accounting for approximately 9% of the industry's total capacity. More alarmingly, annual investment volume plummeted from 2.7 million tons in 2022 to 300,000 tons in 2025, with capital expenditures declining by 81% over the same period.The root cause of this shutdown wave is the "out-of-control" surge in Europe's energy costs. Before the Russia-Ukraine war, the EU sourced about 40% of its natural gas and 30% of its crude oil from Russia. As Russian gas pipelines were shut down one after another, Europe was forced to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from countries like the U.S. and Qatar, with costs 3-4 times higher than Russian gas. The soaring energy prices directly breached the economic threshold of chemical production lines—Germany's industrial natural gas prices once exceeded pre-war levels by more than 10 times, while electricity prices in southern Norway surged 20-fold. Cefic Director General Marco Mensink bluntly stated: "The industry is on the verge of collapse, with shutdowns doubling within a year while annual investments have dropped to nearly zero. Both these trends are accelerating, not slowing."China's Chemical Industry "Expands Against the Trend": Capacity, Exports, and Cost AdvantagesAmid the global chemical industry's overall challenges of declining capacity utilization and corporate profitability pressures, China's market has demonstrated unique growth resilience. According to BloombergNEF data, global net ethylene capacity will reach 14.6 million tons in 2026, approximately twice the average annual new capacity added over the past five years. China accounts for a staggering 56% of this new ethylene capacity, making it the primary driver of this expansion. By the end of 2025, China's ethylene production capacity will surpass 60 million tons, maintaining its position as the world's largest ethylene producer.From a more macro perspective, China's chemical exports account for 38% of the global market share, up 12 percentage points from 2020. China's ethylene production capacity represents 25% of the global total, while its benzene production capacity exceeds 30%, and xylene production capacity accounts for 50% of the global share. Both polyethylene and polypropylene production capacities rank first in the world. In the fields of basic raw materials and synthetic resins, most of China's products have secured the top global position.The Global Landscape of "Rising East, Declining West": Globalization Opportunities for Chinese Chemical IndustryFirst, capitalize on the dividends of global production capacity transfer.Second, the premium logic driven by supply chain security.Third, the upgrading opportunity of high-end transformation.From a longer-term perspective, the strategic value of China's chemical industry is being redefined. The 2026 government work report introduced carbon emission intensity targets for the first time, and the dual carbon emission control system will be fully implemented during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. This means carbon emissions will become a rigid constraint indicator in local government evaluations. The raising of carbon emission thresholds will further accelerate the exit of small and medium-sized enterprises, while supply-side concentration is expected to continue rising. The profitability and industry influence of leading enterprises will further strengthen.
Key Highlights at a GlanceEurope's Recession: From 2022 to 2025, the European chemical industry cumulatively shut down 37 million tons of production capacity, accounting for 9% of Europe's total capacity. Annual investments dropped from 2.7 million tons to 300,000 tons, with capital expenditures declining by 81%China's Advance: China's ethylene production capacity exceeds 62.88 million tons (accounting for over 30% of the global share), with chemical exports reaching $331.13 billion, representing 46% of global chemical salesCost advantage: The unit cost of integrated refining and petrochemical units in China is 30% to 40% lower than that in Europe, and the cost advantage of coal-to-olefins further expands under high oil price conditionsGeopolitical Impact: The explosion at the Jubail Industrial Zone affected 6% to 8% of global petrochemical production capacity, while the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz drove Asian naphtha cracking profits to record highsPolicy Reshaping: The EU CBAM is officially implemented, China's dual carbon emission controls fully transition, and supply-side concentration is expected to continue rising
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Textile printing and dyeing auxiliary chemicals: from pre-treatment to post-treatment (50 types)
2026-03-23
Category 1: Pre treatment additives (desizing, boiling, bleaching, silk polishing)Category 2: Dyeing auxiliaries (leveling, fixing, dispersing, promoting dyeing)Category 3: Printing auxiliaries (thickeners, adhesives, crosslinking agents)Category 4: Post finishing agents (soft, wrinkle resistant, waterproof, flame-retardant, anti-static)Category 5: General additives (pH adjustment, soft water, solvents)
Textile printing and dyeing auxiliaries are specialized chemicals used throughout the entire textile processing process, mainly including five categories: pre-treatment auxiliaries, dyeing auxiliaries, printing auxiliaries, finishing auxiliaries, and general auxiliaries. Although their usage is not large, they can significantly improve the quality of textiles, improve processing efficiency, and endow fabrics with special properties such as wrinkle resistance, flame retardancy, and waterproofing.Category 1: Pre treatment additives (desizing, boiling, bleaching, silk polishing) (1-15)1. Efficient refining agentChemical type: anionic/nonionic compoundCore features: Excellent penetration, emulsification, and dispersion abilities, capable of effectively removing impurities such as wax and pectin from cotton fibers.Main use: Cotton fabric boiling, used in the boiling process of cotton and its blended fabrics to improve wool efficiency and whiteness.2. Hypoamylase (alpha amylase)Chemical type: Biological enzyme preparationCore characteristics: Specific decomposition of starch slurry, mild reaction, and no damage to fibers.Main application: In the desizing process, it is used for desizing starch pulp in cotton fabrics, which is environmentally friendly and efficient.3. Penetrating agent JFC (fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether)Chemical type: Non ionicCore features: Excellent wetting and permeability, able to quickly reduce the surface tension of water.Main purpose: Pre treatment infiltration, used in processes such as desizing, boiling, and bleaching to help the working fluid penetrate into the fibers.4. Rapid penetration agent T (sodium salt of sulfonated dioctyl succinate)Chemical type: AnionCore feature: Extremely strong penetration, especially in neutral solutions where the effect is optimal.Main application: Efficient penetration, used for rapid penetration treatment of cotton fabrics and synthetic fibers.5. Silk penetrant (short chain sulfate ester)Chemical type: AnionCore characteristics: Strong alkali resistance, maintaining good permeability in 240g/L concentrated alkali.Main application: Silk process, used for cotton fabric silk processing, to help concentrated alkali penetrate quickly and evenly.6. Stabilizers (sodium silicate/organic phosphonate)Chemical Type: Inorganic/OrganicCore characteristics: Complex heavy metal ions, stabilize the decomposition rate of hydrogen peroxide, and prevent fiber damage.Main use: Oxygen bleaching stabilizer, used for hydrogen peroxide bleaching of cotton fabrics to prevent fiber brittleness.7. Chelating dispersant (EDTA/sodium citrate)Chemical type: Organic saltCore feature: Chelates calcium, magnesium, and heavy metal ions to prevent precipitation formation.Main application: Soft water treatment, used for pre-treatment and dyeing processes, to eliminate the influence of hard water.8. Sodium sulfiteChemical type: Inorganic saltCore characteristics: Reductive, removes residual oxidants after bleaching.Main use: Dechlorination agent, used for dechlorination treatment after bleaching.9. Hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide)Chemical type: oxidizerCore characteristics: Strong oxidizing ability, decomposition produces reactive oxygen species, and has bleaching effect.Main use: Oxygen bleaching body, used in the bleaching process of cotton and linen fabrics.10. Insurance powder (sodium hydrosulfite)Chemical type: reducing agentCore characteristics: Strong reducibility, capable of reducing and decomposing pigments.Main uses: stripping/bleaching, used for dye dissolution, fabric stripping, wool bleaching.11. Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)Chemical type: Inorganic baseCore characteristics: Strong alkalinity, can cause cotton fibers to swell and remove impurities.Main use: Cooking/Mercerizing, used for cotton fabric cooking and Mercerizing processes.12. Soda ash (sodium carbonate)Chemical type: Inorganic baseCore characteristics: weak alkalinity, good pH buffering ability.Main use: Cooking assistant, used for cooking synthetic fiber and cotton blended fabrics.13. Hemu oilChemical type: oil compoundCore feature: Reduce friction of wool fibers during spinning and protect fiber length.Main application: Pre treatment for wool spinning, used for wool combing and spinning processes.14. Chemical fiber spinning oil agentChemical Type: Non/Anionic CompoundCore characteristics: endowing synthetic fibers with good smoothness, anti-static properties, and bundling properties.Main application: Chemical fiber spinning, used for spinning and stretching synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon.15. Cleaning agent (oleic acid amide derivative)Chemical type: Non ionicCore features: Strong cleaning power, excellent emulsification and removal ability for oil stains.Main purpose: Fabric cleaning, used for cleaning processes after desizing and boiling.Category 2: Dyeing auxiliaries (leveling, fixing, dispersing, promoting dyeing) (16-30)16. High temperature leveling agent (polyoxyethylene ether)Chemical type: Non ionicCore feature: Control the dyeing rate of dispersed dyes under high temperature and high pressure conditions to prevent color fading.Main application: Polyester dyeing, used for high-temperature and high-pressure dyeing of polyester and its blended fabrics.17. Acidic leveling agent (amphoteric/nonionic)Chemical type: zwitterionic/non-ionicCore characteristics: Has affinity for acidic dyes, delays dyeing, and improves uniformity.Main application: Wool/nylon dyeing, used as a leveling agent for acid dye dyeing of wool and nylon.18. Cationic leveling agent (quaternary ammonium salt)Chemical type: CationCore feature: Compete with cationic dyes for dyeing sites, achieving slow and even dyeing.Main application: Acrylic dyeing, used as a leveling agent for cationic dyeing of acrylic fibers.19. Dispersant NNO (naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde condensate)Chemical type: AnionCore features: Excellent dispersibility to prevent dye aggregation.Main application: Disperse/reduce dyes, used for grinding and dyeing dispersion of dispersed and reduced dyes.20. Sodium lignosulfonateChemical type: AnionCore features: Natural polymer dispersant, low price, good dispersibility.Main application: Used as a filler and dispersant for dispersed dyes.21. Formaldehyde free fixing agent (polymer quaternary ammonium salt)Chemical type: cationic polymerCore characteristics: Combining with anionic dyes to form insoluble salts, improving color fastness, and free of formaldehyde.Main application: Fixing of reactive/direct dyes, used for fixing of reactive and direct dyes on cotton fabrics.22. Fixing agent Y (melamine formaldehyde resin)Chemical type: Cationic resinCore feature: Traditional color fixative can significantly improve water wash fastness, but it contains formaldehyde (limited).Main use: Traditional fixation, used for fixing direct dyes and acid dyes (gradually replaced).23. Organic base (replacing soda ash)Chemical type: Organic amineCore features: Good buffering performance, stable pH, and reduced emissions.Main use: dyeing with reactive dyes, replacing soda ash for fixing reactive dyes, and improving efficiency.24. Low temperature dye promoterChemical type: surfactant complexCore features: Reduce dyeing temperature and save energy.Main application: Energy saving dyeing, used for low-temperature dyeing of fibers such as polyester and wool.25. Carrier (o-phenylphenol/methyl salicylate)Chemical type: Organic compoundCore feature: Promotes the plasticization and dyeing of polyester with dispersed dyes at room temperature and pressure.Main application: Carrier dyeing, used for polyester room temperature dyeing (now mostly replaced by high temperature and high pressure).26. Repair agent (amphoteric surfactant)Chemical type: zwitterionicCore feature: It can pull the gathered dyes back into the dye bath, re dye, and repair color spots.Main purpose: Dyeing defect repair, used for repairing uneven dyeing (color spots).27. Deepening agent (acrylic polymer)Chemical type: High molecular weight polymerCore feature: Form a low refractive index film on the surface of the fiber, increasing the apparent color depth.Main application: Dark processing, used for deepening treatment of polyester and nylon, saving dye.28. Phthalocyanine solubilizer (sodium benzylaminobenzenesulfonate)Chemical type: AnionCore feature: Helps dissolve and chelate copper ions in phthalocyanine dyes.Main use: Phthalocyanine dye dyeing, used as a special auxiliary for phthalocyanine blue and phthalocyanine green dyeing.29. Anti swimming agent (polyacrylate)Chemical type: High molecular weight polymerCore feature: Prevent dye from migrating with moisture during the drying process and causing color distortion.Main application: Dip dyeing, used in the pad dyeing process of polyester and cotton fabrics.30. Substitute base (liquid organic base)Chemical type: Organic base compoundCore features: Strong pH buffering capacity, good solubility, and no residual alkali risk.Main uses: Fixing with reactive dyes, replacing soda ash, easy to clean, suitable for large-scale production.Category 3: Printing auxiliaries (thickeners, adhesives, crosslinking agents) (31-40)31. Synthetic thickeners (polyacrylic esters)Chemical type: Anionic polymerCore characteristics: Strong thickening ability, high color yield, good thixotropy.Main application: pigment printing, used for thickening pigment paste in pigment printing, can use less or no kerosene.32. Sodium alginateChemical type: Natural polymerCore features: Good compatibility with reactive dyes, does not participate in reactions, produces bright colors, and is easy to wash off.Main use: Reactive dye printing, used as a paste for reactive dye printing on cotton fabrics.33. Printing adhesive (self crosslinking acrylic ester)Chemical type: Acrylic ester copolymerCore features: Transparent film formation, strong adhesion, aging resistance, and soft hand feel.Main application: Paint printing, which adheres pigments to fabrics and is the main component of paint printing.34. Polyurethane adhesiveChemical type: PolyurethaneCore features: Good film-forming elasticity, softer hand feel, high fastness.Main application: High end printing, used for coating printing that requires a soft touch.35. Crosslinking agent (multifunctional epoxy compound)Chemical type: Crosslinking agentCore features: Improve the adhesion ability of the adhesive and enhance its fastness.Main purpose: To improve printing fastness, used for coating printing, to enhance friction resistance and water washing fastness.36. Printing emulsifier (alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether)Chemical type: Non ionicCore features: Preparation of emulsion thickener and stabilization of printing paste system.Main use: Printing paste preparation, used for preparing oil/water phase printing paste (limited by environmental protection, gradually replaced).37. UreaChemical type: Organic compoundCore characteristics: moisture absorption, solubilization, puffing fibers, assisting in dye dissolution and penetration.Main use: Active/dispersed printing, used as a co solvent and moisture absorbent in printing pigments.38. Defoamer (organic silicon compound)Chemical type: OrganosiliconCore features: quickly eliminate foam and prevent bubble spots from printing.Main use: printing/dyeing defoaming, used for foam control of printing paste and dyeing bath.39. Printing anti dye salt (sodium m-nitrobenzenesulfonate)Chemical type: oxidizerCore feature: prevents reducing substances in the printing paste from damaging the dye.Main use: Printing anti reduction, used to prevent the damage of reducing substances to dyes during steaming.40. Carved white powder (formaldehyde sodium bisulfite)Chemical type: reducing agentCore characteristics: Strong reducibility at high temperatures, capable of destroying already dyed dyes.Main use: Discharge printing, used to damage the background color in the discharge printing process.Category 4: Post finishing agents (soft, wrinkle resistant, waterproof, flame-retardant, anti-static) (41-53)41. Amino silicone oilChemical type: cationic/nonionicCore feature: Forming a silicon film on the surface of the fiber, giving it an ultra soft and smooth feel.Main application: Soft finishing, used for soft finishing of cotton, polyester, and blended fabrics.42. Hydrophilic silicone oil (polyether modified silicone oil)Chemical type: Non ionicCore feature: It combines softness and moisture absorption, solving the problem of silicone oil water repellency.Main application: Moisture absorbing and soft finishing, used for textiles such as towels and underwear that require water absorption.43. Cationic film (fatty acid amide)Chemical type: CationCore features: Low cost, no yellowing, giving the fabric a full and soft feel.Main application: Soft cotton fabric, used for conventional softening finishing of cotton, polyester/cotton fabrics.44. Resin finishing agent (2D resin, DMDHEU)Chemical type: N-hydroxymethyl compoundCore feature: Cross linked with cellulose fibers to achieve anti shrinkage, anti wrinkle, and stable morphology.Main application: Anti wrinkle and wrinkle free finishing, used for anti wrinkle, wrinkle free, and shape stable finishing of cotton fabrics.45. Formaldehyde free resin (polycarboxylate/polyurethane)Chemical Type: Organic Acid/PolyurethaneCore features: Good wrinkle resistance, formaldehyde free, environmentally friendly.Main application: environmentally friendly wrinkle resistant finishing, used for wrinkle resistant finishing of high-end shirts and home textile products.46. Catalyst (magnesium chloride/zinc nitrate)Chemical type: Inorganic saltCore feature: catalyzing cross-linking reaction between resin and celluloseMain use: resin finishing kit, used as a 2D resin finishing working fluid.47. Antistatic agent (polyethylene glycol ester/quaternary ammonium salt)Chemical type: non-ionic/cationicCore feature: Absorbs moisture from the air or neutralizes charges, reducing static electricity accumulation.Main application: Synthetic fiber anti-static, used for anti-static finishing of polyester and nylon fabrics.48. Flame retardant (cyclic phosphate ester)Chemical type: Organophosphorus compoundsCore feature: Promotes carbonization and inhibits combustion at high temperatures.Main application: Polyester flame retardant, used for durable flame retardant finishing of polyester fabrics.49. Waterproof agent (fluorinated acrylic ester/C8/C6)Chemical Type: Organic FluoropolymerCore feature: Extremely low surface energy, endowing the fabric with waterproof, oil resistant, and stain resistant properties.Main application: Three proof finishing, used for waterproof and oil resistant finishing of fabrics such as assault jackets, workwear, tablecloths, etc.50. Fluorine free waterproofing agent (dendrimer/paraffin)Chemical type: Acrylic ester/waxCore features: environmentally friendly, free of PFOS/PFOA, waterproof performance close to C6.Main application: Environmentally friendly waterproof finishing, used for waterproof finishing of outdoor equipment and daily clothing.Supplement:51. Anti mold and antibacterial agents (silver/quaternary ammonium/biguanide)Chemical type: Organic/InorganicCore characteristics: Inhibit bacterial and fungal growth, prevent fabric mold.Main use: Sanitary finishing, used for antibacterial and deodorizing finishing of underwear, socks, and home textiles.52. Anti UV agents (benzotriazoles)Chemical type: Organic compoundCore feature: Absorbs or reflects ultraviolet rays, improving the UV protection coefficient of the fabric.Main use: Sunscreen finishing, used for anti UV finishing of summer and outdoor clothing.53. Coating agent (polyacrylate/polyurethane)Chemical type: High molecular weight polymerCore feature: Forming a continuous film on the surface of the fabric, endowing it with waterproof, windproof, leatherette and other properties.Main application: Fabric coating, used for coating processing of umbrellas, tents, and imitation leather fabrics.Category 5: General additives (pH adjustment, soft water, solvents) (54-58)54. Glacial acetic acidChemical type: Organic acidCore feature: Adjust pH to acidic and neutralize alkaline substances.Main use: pH adjustment, used for dyeing fixation, neutralization of residual alkali, and adjustment of dye bath pH.55. Sodium hexametaphosphateChemical type: Inorganic phosphateCore characteristics: Chelate calcium and magnesium ions, soften hard water.Main application: Soft water treatment, used for softening dyeing and finishing water to prevent dye precipitation.56. Ethylene glycolChemical type: Organic solventCore feature: Dissolve dyes to prevent freezing and cracking.Main use: As a solvent/antifreeze agent, used for the preparation of liquid dyes and additives.57. GlycerolChemical type: PolyolCore features: moisture absorption, softness, and solubility enhancement.Main use: As a solvent/moisturizer, it is used for printing pigments and soft finishing.58. Extinguishing agent (titanium dioxide)Chemical type: Inorganic pigmentCore feature: Reduce the aurora of synthetic fibers and improve visual effects.Main application: extinction treatment, used for synthetic fiber spinning extinction or fabric coating extinction.
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Unveiling the "Top 50" Catalytic Materials: How Strong Are Chemical "Chips" from Quaternary Ammonium Salts to Crown ethe
2026-03-10
Catalytic materials are the "chips" of modern chemical industry, indispensable for everything from plastics, pharmaceuticals to semiconductors. Today, I will take you to understand five categories and 50 core catalytic materials in one breath, all of which are practical knowledge!Category 1: Quaternary ammonium salt (maximum dosage)Organic synthesis of "universal gel" mainly serves as a phase transfer catalyst. Representative products such as tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB) are widely used in halogen displacement reactions; And cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) is a star in the life science community, specifically used for extracting plant DNA. They are also curing accelerators for epoxy resins and clay anti swelling agents for oil fields.Type 2: Quaternary ammonium base (strongly alkaline)The invisible champion who eats' technical rice '. Tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) is a core raw material for manufacturing mobile phone chips and is indispensable as a photoresist developer. Tetrapropylammonium hydroxide (TPAOH) is the "template agent" for refining catalyst ZSM-5 zeolite, which determines the pore structure of the zeolite.Category 3: Quaternary phosphonium salts (with excellent thermal stability)Special forces soldiers who are more heat-resistant than quaternary ammonium salts. In addition to being used as a precursor for Wittig reagents in the synthesis of drugs and liquid crystal monomers (such as triphenylmethylphosphonium bromide), tetraphenylphenol phosphonium salt is also an irreplaceable ester exchange catalyst in the synthesis of high-end polycarbonate (PC) plastics.Category 4: Acylation catalysts (highly active)The 'Flash' who pursues efficiency. 4-Dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) is a "super accelerator" for acylation reactions, and a small amount of addition can significantly shorten reaction time and increase yield. N-Methylimidazole is a key raw material for rapid curing of epoxy resin and synthesis of ionic liquids.Category 5: Other organic catalytic materials (special forces)Crown ethers are the "catchers" of alkali metals, with 18-crown-6 specifically targeting potassium ions and used for the preparation of high-purity reagents. Chiral ligands like BINAP have won the Nobel Prize for their outstanding performance in asymmetric hydrogenation.Market Trends:Quaternary ammonium salts firmly occupy the top position and are transitioning towards green and environmentally friendly practices; Quaternary ammonium bases are rapidly developing due to the demand for semiconductors and new energy; Quaternary ammonium salts are accelerating their entry into the high-end manufacturing field. In the future, the competition for catalytic materials will not only be about efficiency, but also about environmental protection and refinement.For details, please check the WeChat official account: Hongjian Chemical
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Why has sodium persulfate become a "standard" in the electronics industry?
2025-10-30
The electronics industry has extreme requirements for the performance stability and quality reliability of production materials, especially in key processes such as PCB copper surface micro etching and semiconductor wafer cleaning. The selection of additives is related to the accuracy of electronic components and the final performance of products. Sodium persulfate, as a core chemical additive in the electronic manufacturing process, plays an irreplaceable role in key processes such as cleaning and etching. By deeply adapting to the needs of the electronics industry, it stands out from numerous similar products and has become a widely recognized "standard" product in fields such as PCB and semiconductor.
1, From a physical perspective, sodium persulfate appears as a white, odorless crystal or powder, which facilitates precise dosage control and uniform mixing in the electronic production process, avoiding concentration deviations and ensuring stability in the production process. Its controllable oxidation ability has demonstrated significant value in key aspects of electronic manufacturing. By precisely controlling the reaction conditions, it can effectively achieve specific chemical reactions, assisting in the completion of core processes such as cleaning and etching in electronic component processing. The reaction process is smooth, easy to control, and significantly reduces the risk of damage to precision components.
2, Strict quality control meets the high standards of the electronics industry. The electronics industry has extremely strict requirements for product quality, and any slight quality deviation may lead to electronic component performance failure. The factory ensures the quality of sodium persulfate products through a strict quality control system, meeting the high standards of the electronics industry. In the production process, a comprehensive quality control process has been established, and strict testing standards and monitoring nodes have been set up for every link from raw material procurement to production and processing. Advance prediction and precise control of factors that may affect product quality during the production process, ensuring that each batch of sodium persulfate maintains high consistency in key indicators such as purity and impurity content. In response to the special requirements of the electronic industry for material purity, advanced production processes and precise detection technologies are utilized to effectively control the content of various metal impurities in products, ensuring that the products will not have adverse effects on the performance of electronic components.
3, The strength of an enterprise lays the foundation for industry trust. In addition to the performance and quality advantages of the product itself, the strength of the enterprise behind it is also an important support for a product to gain industry trust. As a professional manufacturer of sodium persulfate, our solid comprehensive strength has laid the foundation for the widespread application of our products in the electronics industry. The company has rich experience and mature technology in the production of sodium persulfate. Its products have been recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as "National Single Champion Products", which is a high recognition of product quality and enterprise production capacity. At the same time, the enterprise has the ability to produce 50000 tons annually on a large scale, calmly responding to various order demands and ensuring the smooth progress of the electronic enterprise's production plan. In addition, we also have a comprehensive service system in product transportation, after-sales and other aspects. The company has established a professional hazardous chemical logistics management system to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of products to customers. In the after-sales process, we can provide professional consulting services for electronic enterprises to help them better understand and use products. From the excellent characteristics of adapting to the strict requirements of the electronics industry, to the strict quality control that meets the industry's high standards, and to the strong corporate strength that lays the foundation of trust, sodium persulfate has become a trusted "standard" in the electronics industry supply chain with its multidimensional comprehensive advantages. Against the backdrop of the continuous development of the electronics industry towards high precision and high reliability, we will continue to provide higher quality sodium persulfate products and services for the electronics industry through technological innovation and quality assurance, and provide core additive support to support the high-quality development of the industry.
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