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Chemicals & Fibers
Our chemicals business includes chemicals/derivative products and polymer products for global markets. Specialty products include industrial products such as Microza™ hollow-fiber membranes for water treatment, as well as consumer products such as Saran Wrap™ and Ziploc™ which support day-to-day living. These and many other high-value added products created with innovative technology are meeting a diverse range of needs around the world.
Our fibers business offers distinctive fiber products for global markets, including Bemberg™ cupro cellulose fiber made from cotton linter, Roica™ elastic polyurethane filament used from apparel to industrial applications, and nonwovens such as Eltas™ spunbonded fabric, Bemliese™ nonwoven cellulose fabric, and Lamous™ artificial suede.
Throughout this business sector, next-generation products which will bring future possibilities to life are developed through a combination of high technology and bold creativity.
Acrylonitrile (AN)
A chemical intermediate used to make acrylic fiber and ABS resin
Petrochemicals and derivative products operations centered on a naphtha cracker form the cornerstone of our chemicals business. The roots of this business trace to 1923, with ammonia synthesis by the Casale process. Products that support a diverse range of industries now include caustic soda and chlorine by electrolysis, as well as petrochemical products such as acrylonitrile (AN), styrene, methyl methacrylate, adipic acid, polyethylene, synthetic rubber, and elastomers.
Saran Wrap™
Japan’s best-selling cling wrap for home use
This business includes high-volume polymer materials such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and polystyrene (PS), engineering polymers such as polyacetal (POM), modified polyphenylene ether (m-PPE), and polyamide 66 (PA66), as well as molding machine purging compound. Packaging products range from home-use cling wrap to plastic films and foams for industrial use.
Many high-value added products and systems are included in this business, such as a wide range of coating materials to meet diverse market needs, functional additives for pharmaceuticals, foods, and personal care products, membrane filtration systems for drinking water, ultrapure water, and wastewater treatment, ion-exchange membranes and systems used for chlor-alkali production worldwide, and explosives and explosion-bonded metal clad.
With the basic ideal of Creating the Future with Chemistry, Asahi Kasei Chemicals operates a diverse range of businesses based on innovative technologies, with many distinctive products.
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Roica™ spandex
Elastic filament for a variety of applications
With reliable technology and high product quality, Roica™ elastic polyurethane filament (spandex/elastane) provides the advanced functionality to meet a wide variety of customer needs. It is used for women’s stockings, innerwear, swimwear and other sportswear, diapers, and medical supporters. The global Roica™ supply network includes manufacturing plants in Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, the US, and Germany.
Bemberg™ cupro
Regenerated cellulose fiber from cotton linter
Bemberg™ is an eco-friendly fiber made from cotton linter, featuring a smooth feel, attractive luster, and moisture absorption/release. Made by Asahi Kasei Fibers since 1931, Bemberg™ is used in applications ranging from linings to outerwear, innerwear, sportswear, and beddings.
Nonwovens
A wide range of nonwoven fabrics for various applications
Our wide range of highly functional nonwoven products are made with advanced and innovative production technology. Eltas™ spunbond, a nonwoven fabric formed by thermal compression without the use of any binders, is the world’s only spunbond available in three different materials – nylon, polyester, and polypropylene. The ecological Bemliese™ is a binder-free, 100% cellulose cupro nonwoven made from cotton linter. Lamous™ artificial suede is used for upholstery and automotive interiors.
The product lineup features unique and distinctive fibers and textiles based on advanced technology, for markets around the world. New product development is focused on innovative performance functions and high added value.
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