On April 9, 2024, senior executives from Russian Pigment visited LUVA. The two parties mainly engaged in technical exchanges regarding their planned oleum project.
Company Profile
Pigment, a chemical products manufacturer based in Russia, is the sole producer in Russia and the CIS countries of pigments, dyes, sulfamic acid, pulp, paper industry optical brighteners, and synthetic detergents. Its bleaching agents dominate the Russian market, with a share of up to 95% (data as of 2023). As one of the leaders in the Russian chemical industry, Pigment is deeply aware of the importance of achieving sustainable development goals and has clearly defined six major sustainable development goals, including “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, “Industrialization, Innovation, and Infrastructure” , and “Responsible Consumption and Production”.
Oleum is a highly reactive and corrosive liquid produced during the oleum manufacturing process. It is commonly used in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals. One of its key advantages lies in its role as a potent acid catalyst in sulfonation reactions, containing significant amounts of the electrophilic reagent sulfur trioxide, hence its wide application. In addition to its use as a catalyst, oleum is also frequently employed as a desiccant and dehydrating agent.
The urea method is a commonly used technique for the production of sulfamic acid, with oleum playing a crucial role in this process. Its high acidity and catalytic activity facilitate the reaction between urea and oleum, resulting in the formation of sulfamic acid. Additionally, the dehydrating properties of oleum contribute to enhancing the purity of the product.
In recent years, with the rapid growth of industries such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, cosmetics, pesticides, and food additives, and the increased public attention to personal and environmental hygiene following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a continuous increase in global demand for sulfamic acid. sulfamic acid is stable and non-hygroscopic in its dry state, and exhibits acidity similar to hydrochloric acid and oleum in aqueous solution, making it widely used in industries such as detergents, printing and dyeing, textiles, and herbicides. This trend has also driven the thriving development of the oleum market. According to forecasts, the oleum market was valued at $1.69 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow to $2.57 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% from 2023 to 2030.
To accelerate industrial layout, extend the sulfur chemical industry chain, and stabilize product production costs, Pigment is actively promoting the oleum project. Meanwhile, LUVA has been committed to promoting the high-quality development of the sulfur chemical industry, continuously improving product quality and performance through process optimization and equipment innovation. We look forward to collaborating with outstanding enterprises like Pigment to contribute our efforts to the healthy and stable development of the global sulfur chemical industry.
