Commodity chemicals represent the core of our chemical business. The segment is comprised of inorganic compound (including caustic soda and chlorine), fatty acid, glycerin and propylene glycol products. Our Commodity chemical products are well-received in every segment of the chemical industry due to their proven performance and quality. They have developed strong confidence and support among our customers.
Department: COMMODITY CHEMICALS SALES DEPARTMENT
Section: INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS GROUP
This product line consists of caustic soda, chlorine, and their derivatives, produced by brine electrolysis. Caustic soda and their derivatives have played an important role in this company since their introduction as a fundamental product within our commodity chemicals business. The other major inorganic grouping is chloride. These are used in every corner of business and society. Through the many derivatives of these products, we have made contributions to various fields of endeavor.
| PRODUCT NAME | GENERAL NAME | APPLICATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA |
Liquid caustic soda | Pulp and paper, Chemical fiber, Soaps, Almina, Dyeing and Water treatment |
| ADEKA SODIUM SILICATE |
Sodium silicate | Synthetic detergent builder, Soaps, Grouting materials, Bleaching materials for fiber and pulp, Inorganic paints and Water treatment |
| ADELITE AT-series | Colloidal silica | Antislipping agent for paper and fiber, Binding for metal casting and refractory materials, Catalyst carrier and Reinforcing material for adhesives and paint |
| HYDROCHLORIC ACID | Hydrochloric acid | Sodium glutamate, Dyes, Medicine, Organic chemicals, Cleaner of metal. Soy sauce |
| ADEKA CHLORITARD | Cleaner of metal | |
| LIQUID FERRIC CHLORIDE |
Liquid ferric chloride | Sewage treatment |
ADEKA was the first company in Japan to produce propylene glycols. These are used in industries as an intermediate material for polyester resins, plasticizers and printing inks. They are also used in prescription medications, cosmetics and within the food industry as food additives.
| PRODUCT NAME | APPLICATIONS |
|---|---|
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Wetting agent for cigarettes, Cosmetics, Dental cream,Medicine, Foodadditives |
ADEKA was the first company in Japan to produce hydrogenated oils (hardened oils) utilizing the hydrogen gases generated by brine electrolysis.
| PRODUCT NAME | GENERAL NAME | APPLICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADEKA FATTY ACID | SA-series | Stearic acid | Stabilizer for synthetic resin, Rubbers, Plastics additives, Metallic soap |
| AFCO CHEM (METALLIC SOAP) |
ZNS-series | Zinc Stearate | Plastics, Pigment color, Wood paint, Powder metallurgy |
| CS-series | Calcium Stearate | Plastics, Pigment color, Shell mold | |
| MGS-series | Magnesium Stearate | Plastics, Pigment color | |
| ADEKA GLYCERINE | Glycerine | Food additives, Cosmetics, Ink, Perfume, Medicine, Wetting agent for cigarettes, Tagasoina Cellophane, Gunpowder | |
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