We strive to acquire underlying technology and invent next-generation materials toward a new businesses – potentially our core business – in our targeted priority area.
Development locations： Suita
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Research Center
We provide prompt and accurate solutions, combining analysis technology, evaluation technology and computer science to handle the technical issues faced by each section (research, technology and production). We also play a leading role to introduce advanced analysis and evaluation technologies.
Development locations：Suita
Data Science & Informatics Promotion Department
We work on providing data driven solutions for material research and production by combining information technology with chemical expertise. We also aim to develop a chemical informatics platform and cultivate organizational data literacy for enhancement of sustainable competency.
Development locations：Suita (headquarters), Himeji
Process Catalysts Research Department
We are engaged in the development of high-performance catalysts for production of chemicals such as acrylic acid. We are also working on development of advanced catalyst-related technologies (DX, automation, etc.) and methods to produce chemicals derived from biomass.
Development locations：Himeji (headquarters), Suita, Kawasaki, Tokyo
Environmental Catalysts Research Department
We are engaged in research and development of environmental catalysts such as NOx removal catalyst, dioxin decomposing catalyst, and wastewater treatment catalyst. In addition, we work on the development of carbon neutral technologies such as CO2 capture and utilization, and ammonia cracking catalyst to generate hydrogen.
Development locations：Himeji (headquarters), Suita
GX Business Development Department
We are responsible for the planning and development of new businesses and environmental contribution products related to GX (Green Transformation), and promoting their commercialization in collaboration with other departments. We aim to create advanced technologies and materials that can widely contribute to reducing CO2 emissions or realizing a carbon-neutral society.
Development locations：Suita (headquarters), Himeji
Health & Medical Business Division Research & Development Department
To create new value, we are expanding the contract manufacturing business of GMP API of middle molecular drugs, such as oligonucleotides and oligopeptides, and are providing consistent services from synthesis examination to manufacturing and analysis. To deliver drugs to patients as soon as possible, we play a part in drug development by conducting development of custom technologies such as synthesis/analysis technology and DDS (Drug Delivery System) technology.
For more information：Health & Medical Business Division Research & Development Department
Development locations：Suita
Cosmetics Business Department
We have been developing high-function cosmetic ingredients using our original materials and
technologies, with skin care, hair care and related fields as our core targets. We aim to create a “Proposal-based cosmetics business” with a unique story, not only through our unique ingredients, but also by combining external technologies such as natural ingredients and processing technologies, formulation development, and efficacy evaluation.
Development locations：Suita
Water & Environment Solutions Business Department
We have been developing highly functional materials which can contribute to the sustainable water circulation, from water production to wastewater treatment in order to meet the global demand for the acquisition, effective utilization and purification of water resources.
Development locations：Suita (headquarters), Kawasaki
Printing Materials Business Department
In addition to proposing our own unique water-based materials such as ink binders and primers, we also conduct research and development to meet the diverse future needs of the printing industry with formulation and composite technologies.
Development locations：Suita
Superabsorbents Research Department
We are consistently engaged in activities related to superabsorbents, such as basic research, development of new products and processes, and utilization and provision of technical services, while supporting our core businesses to expand our overseas operations from a technological perspective.
Development locations：Himeji
Industrial & Household Chemicals Research Department
We are taking on the challenge of the research and development of the performance materials with new value for broad applications, from daily consumer goods such as detergents to industrial fields such as automobiles, housing, construction, and water treatment.
Development locations：Suita
Electronics & Imaging Materials Research Department
We are engaged in research and development of high-performance materials such as resin for optical materials, resist polymers for color filters, and fine particles, maximizing our unique monomer and key technologies in the area of electronics and imaging.
Development locations：Suita (headquarters), Himeji
Battery Materials Research Department
We strive to research and develop battery materials such as lithium secondary batteries and next-generation batteries, as well as clean energy-related materials such as fuel cell and alkaline water electrolysis, etc.
Development locations：Suita (headquarters), Himeji
IONEL Research Department
In order to supply our IONEL™ worldwide, a new electrolyte used in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, we are striving to develop cutting-edge process technologies.
Development locations：Suita
Process Technology Center
We are responsible for the development of mass production processes and scale-up technologies through experiments from laboratory to pilot plant. We also promote early commercialization of new products by supporting large-scale sample production and supply chain studies, including profitability assessments.
Development locations：Suita (headquarters), Himeji
