Environment & Energy
We undertake initiatives to promote SDGs-related activities and carbon neutralization, focusing particularly on decarbonization and reduction of environmental impacts.
We provide products that are environmentally friendly, and/or products suitable for the energy industry.
Corresponding materiality
Environmentally friendly products
We have a lineup of products made from natural materials e.g. sugar and cellulose, which are used in various applications such as food, energy, and agrochemicals. We also have other products, e.g. photocurable materials that reduce energy consumption, PLA modifiers, water-based materials, and petrochemical-free materials.
Sugar-derived products
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids
- Sucrose octa-acetates
- Sucrose benzoates
Sucrose benzoates
- Sodium carboxymethyl celluloses
- Cellulose nanofibers
- Thermoplastic celluloses
- Flame-retardant celluloses
Photocurable resin
NEW FRONTIER
Waterborne polyurethanes
Polylactic acid modifier
TRIBIO
Petrochemical-free surfactants
Battery materials
We contribute to realization of more sustainable societies by promoting battery materials.
Additives for positive/negative electrodes and separators
Additives for positive/negative electrodes and separators
- Sodium carboxymethyl celluloses
- Cellulose nanofibers
Adhesives
- Water-based composite binders
Solvent-based polyimide resins
Electrolyte materials
Flame-retardant electrolytes
Ionic liquids
(Gel)polymers
Chain explosion prevention
Anti-chain explosion agent (polyurethanes)
Energy industry
We manufacture high-performance conductive pastes for solar cells, which have high conductivity and excellent printability to realize high output of solar panels.
We also have potting agents for power conditioners and CFRTP matrix resins which contribute to lightweighting and strengthening of windmill turbines.
Conductive pastes
Potting agents for PCBs
EIMFLEX
PU-based CFRTP matrix resins
Mobility
A variety of functional materials that contribute to lightweighting, higher performance, and enhanced safety of automobiles.
Paints/Coatings
Waterborne polyurethanes, which have good adhesion to various materials, are used in exterior and interior paints.
Surfactants are used as dispersants/compatibilizers to enhance stability of paints.
Waterborne polyurethane
SUPERFLEX
Dispersant/solubilizer
Interior and exterior
Waterborne polyurethanes provide durability, elasticity and abrasion resistance and are used in synthetic leathers for automobile seats, seatbelt resins and decorative films.
Synthetic leathers
SUPERFLEX
Decorative films
Electric/Lithium-ion battery (LiB) components
To contribute to sustainability improvement, we develop LiB and peripheral materials e.g. water-based adhesives for negative electrodes and dispersion stabilizers. Potting agents are widely used to enhance performance and reliability of PCBs. We have many other materials that can achieve higher functionality.
Materials for LiB
ELEXCEL
Potting agent for PCBs
EIMFLEX
Flame retardants
PYROGUARD
Dispersion stabilizer for LiB
CELLOGEN
Photocurable coating agent
NEW FRONTIER
Various functional resins for heat dissipation, chain explosion prevention and insulation
Rubber and tire parts
Surfactants are used as emulsifiers/dispersants for synthesis of rubber compositions. Our lineup includes waterborne polyurethanes as tire cord adhesive and phenol derivatives as additive for rubber.
Emulsifiers/dispersants
Phenol derivatives
DSP
Adhesive
ELASTRON
Structure
With our unique urethanization technology, we develop light-weight and high-strength resins to contribute to lightweighting of automobiles.
PU-based CFRTP matrix resins
Other materials
We have space deodorizers and fiber binders to improve the environment inside automobiles.
Cleaning agents
Fiber binders
Space deodorizers
Antistatic agent
CATIOGEN