Material sector
Materials and products that are environmentally friendly with high added value to open new possibilities for the future are developed through a combination of advanced chemical technology and bold creativity.
Business overview
Environmental Solutions
A petrochemical business advancing toward sustainability, energy storage related products and services focused on the future of energy for a carbon neutral society, CO2 recovery technology, and products and technologies for hydrogen as green energy. With responsibility for the overall energy policy of the Asahi Kasei Group, this business advances environmental technology innovation including reduced CO2 emissions.
Major products
AcrylonitrileAcrylonitrile is the key production material for acrylic fiber, ABS resin, and many other products. Markets around the world are supplied from our plants in Japan, Korea, and Thailand.
Alkaline water electrolysis system at FH2RLeveraging our world-leading chlor-alkali electrolysis technology, we are working to commercialize hydrogen production technology, including our alkaline water electrolysis system having the world-leading scale of 10 MW at the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R), a NEDO* project.
- *Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
Mobility & Industrial
Contributing to safe, comfortable, and sustainable next-generation mobility with an array of Asahi Kasei Group products and technologies centered on automotive applications. Providing innovative materials and solutions for various challenges in industries other than automotive.
Major products
Engineering plasticsLeveraging our global sales network, technical support, and manufacturing infrastructure, engineering plastics are used in various products that support our daily lives such as automobiles and home electronics.
Dinamica™ artificial suedeFeaturing a soft touch and luxurious surface, this polyester-based artificial suede is used in automotive interiors and high-end furniture.
Life Innovation
A wide range of competitive products offered globally in two domains: Digital Solutions to meet the needs of a digital society with electronic devices and electronic materials, and Comfort Life providing products and services that contribute to healthy and comfortable living.
Major products
Sunfort™Used for advanced, high-end applications in the fields of printed wiring boards and semiconductor packages.
LSls for audio & voice With a track record of over 30 years in the audio market, we continue to pursue a wide range of technologies related to sound, and provide LSls for various applications including automobiles and smartphones.
Electronic compassWe have the world's leading market share for electronic compasses, which are used for electronic map applications on smartphones such as pedestrian navigation systems
Gas sensorsCO2 concentration is an indicator of indoor air quality. Our CO2 sensors contribute to energy-efficient ventilation.
Bemberg™Featuring a smooth feel, attractive luster, and moisture absorption/release, Bemberg™ from cotton linter is used in applications ranging from high-quality suit linings to functional innerwear and ethnic garments.
Saran Wrap™Featuring superior cling, barrier performance, and heat resistance, this has been Japan's leading food wrapping film for more than 50 years.
