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| Serving the advancement and growth of industry with key materials for manufacturing and processing, in a tradition of leadership in material and process technologies. A tradition that began in 1923 with Japan’s first commercial production of ammonia by the Casale process, and has brought new advances throughout the decades, in the production of caustic soda by membrane electrolysis, acrylonitrile, styrene, methylmethacrylate monomers, PE, synthetic rubber and elastomers by advanced petrochemical processes, and acrylonitrile and other monomers and chemicals by processes recognized worldwide for productivity, product quality, and ecoefficiency. |
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| Acetonitrile |
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World’s second-largest
producer of acetonitrile – a material in rising demand
with characteristics that closely match the requirements of
the growing fine chemicals industry. Part of the Asahi Kasei
commitment to the stable supply of high quality and performance,
to meet demanding requirements. |
Specialty Nitriles Marketing Dept.
Tel.+81-(0)3-3296-3284 Fax.+81-(0)3-3296-3459
www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/nitrile/en/ |
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| Acrylonitrile (AN) |
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World’s second-largest
AN producer, with a total production capacity of 720,000 t/yr
at plants located in Japan (Mizushima and Kawasaki), Korea,
and the U.S.A. Key production material for acrylic fibers,
ABS resins, nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), adiponitrile (ADN),
and many other products. |
Acrylonitrile Global Marketing Dept.
Tel.+81-(0)3-3296-3432 Fax.+81-(0)3-3296-3459
www.akchem.com/eng/ |
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| Adipic acid, hexamethylene
diamine, and AH salt |
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Asia’s only adipic
acid producer with two production bases – one in the
Asahi Kasei production complex at Nobeoka City in southern
Japan, and the other in South Korea through production consignment – ensuring
a sure, stable supply that meets the widespread and growing
demand for adipic acid. |
Nylon & Urethane Intermediates Marketing Dept.
Tel.+81-(0)3-3296-3290 Fax.+81-(0)3-3296-3461
E-Mail : ada@om.asahi-kasei.co.jp
www.akchem.com/eng/ |
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| Cyclohexanol, cyclohexane,
and cyclohexene |
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All produced at the
Mizushima Petrochemical Complex in Okayama Prefecture, and
marketed for use as key nylon production materials and solvents. |
Nylon & Urethane Intermediates Marketing Dept.
Tel.+81-(0)3-3296-3290 Fax.+81-(0)3-3296-3461 |
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| Cyclohexyl methacrylate (CHMA) |
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Produced from MMA and
cyclohexanol, by an Asahi Kasei process marked by superior
efficiency and stability in product quality and supply. Used
to produce coatings with outstanding weatherability and surface
appearance, for architectural exteriors, automotive topcoats,
and other demanding applications. |
MMA Monomer Marketing Dept.
Tel.+81-(0)3-3296-3283 Fax.+81-(0)3-3296-3460 |
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| Methacrylonitrile (MAN) |
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Special monomer characterized
by its structural composition of active vinyl, acrylic, and
side-chain methyl groups. Widely used for polymers and intermediates
production. World’s first volume production begun by Asahi
Kasei in 1984. |
Specialty Nitriles Marketing Dept.
Tel.+81-(0)3-3296-3284 Fax.+81-(0)3-3296-3459
www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/man/ |
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| Methyl methacrylate (MMA) |
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Key monomer for acrylic
resins, coating materials, and polymers that meet the fast-rising
demand for light-guide panels in LCD assemblies. Produced by
direct oxidative esterification, a revolutionary process technology
developed by Asahi Kasei, as part of a complete system for production
from monomer materials to Delpet™ and Delaglas™
PMMA polymers and products. |
MMA Monomer Marketing Dept.
Tel.+81-(0)3-3296-3283 Fax.+81-(0)3-3296-3460 |
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| Styrene monomer (SM) |
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Asia’s leading
producer of SM – essential for polystyrene resins, synthetic
rubber, and unsaturated polyester resins. Production capacity
of 780,000 t/yr at SM Plant located in Mizushima Petrochemical
Complex in Okamoto Prefecture. Highly advanced process technology
and expertise based on nearly fifty years of continuing growth
and development, since initial introduction from Dow Chemical
of U.S.A. in 1959. |
Styrene Monomer Sales Dept.
Tel.+81-(0)3-3296-3288 Fax.+81-(0)3-3296-3461 |
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