R&D Organizations of Subsidiaries and Affiliates

Mitsui Chemicals further strengthens its links with subsidiaries and affiliates, and the Mitsui Chemicals Group conducts R&D as a cohesive whole.

The Mitsui Chemicals Group rapidly responds to the needs of customers and society by constantly pursuing innovation and utilizing its excellent technologies and knowledge.

MITSUI CHEMICALS POLYURETHANES, INC. -Technology Development Center Division

Utilizing Advanced Polyurethane Technologies to Create Highly Functional Products that Meet the Various Needs of Customers

Utilizing advanced technologies in our position as a diversified polyurethane manufacturer, we are developing new polyol and isocyanate while focusing on the development of high-performance functional products that meet customer's needs such as improved comfort, reduced energy consumption and harmony with the environment in a wide range of fields such as automobiles, furniture, home appliances, coatings, adhesives and waterproofing .

We have also established technical service centers in the Asia-Pacific region including China and Southeast Asia to provide rapid and detailed technical services like those available in Japan.

Automobile seat cushions(Flexible foam)
Automobile seat cushions
(Flexible foam)

Insulation panels  for refrigerator(Rigid foam)
Insulation panels for refrigerator
(Rigid foam)

Furniture and floor coatings
Furniture and floor coatings

Film lamination(Adhesive)
Film lamination
(Adhesive)

SANKYO AGRO CO., LTD. -Laboratory

Contribution to Sustainable Food Production and Comfortable Living Environments

Sankyo Agro Co., Ltd. is an important part of Mitsui Chemicals' agrochemicals business. At the core of the company's business are its operations of plant protection products to contribute to secure food production and ecological conservation, and its 'Amenicare' (a combination of 'amenity' and 'care') operations to protect housing and timber materials from corrosion and termites.

Sankyo Agro's research laboratories are working for the creation and development of new plant protection products using sophisticated biological evaluation techniques and ground-breaking formulation technologies in collaboration with Mitsui Chemicals' Development Center laboratories.

Sankyo Agro continues to take up these challenges by calling upon the pioneering spirit evident throughout its history, such as the Japan's first ever commercial production of synthetic pesticide in 1921.

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Research Building (Yasu, Shiga, Japan)
Research Building (Yasu, Shiga, Japan)

PRIME POLYMER CO., LTD. -Research and Development Division

Aiming to Be Your "Prime Solution Partner"

Prime Polymer Co., Ltd. is a dynamic company that invents new polyolefin solution by utilizing a unique combination of technical development and marketing skills.

Our Excellent development organization, which consists of Material Technology Laboratory (develops fundamental technologies), Polypropylene Laboratory and Polyethylene Laboratory (provides support for market development), is the driving force for developing new solutions.

We strive to bring new solutions to our customers with speed and accuracy by utilizing superior catalysts, manufacturing processes, material design and molding technology.

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Large injection molder
Large injection molder

MITSUI CHEMICAL ANALYSIS & CONSULTING SERVICE INC.

Providing Advanced Analysis and Evaluation Technology from Nano to Macro Analysis

The corporate philosophy of Mitsui Chemical Analysis & Consulting Service Inc. is "to contribute broadly to society through advanced analysis technology by providing high-quality services which customers truly require".

The company develops and improves analysis and experiment technology on a daily basis, and has accumulated some of the best facilities and equipment in the country. The company also has an advanced analysis management system from obtaining ISO-9001 and ISO-17025 certification. As a solution company, we provide the best evaluation methods to customers aiming to innovate and create various materials.

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Head Office(Inside the Sodegaura Center)
Head Office
(Inside the Sodegaura Center)

MITSUI CHEMICALS ASIA PACIFIC TECHNICAL CENTRE

Utilizing the World-class Research Resources in Singapore to Contribute to Mitsui Chemicals Group's Research and Development

Singapore is enjoying rapid growth by gathering together the world's top-class researchers and research facilities with the aim of becoming a major R&D hub of Asia. Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific Technical Centre was opened in 2006 in order to play a role in next-generation technological innovation in Mitsui Chemicals Group by effectively utilizing the attractive environment in Singapore. The Centre is Mitsui Chemicals Group's first overseas research base and located in The Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES), a part of The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) of Singapore.

Based on Mitsui Chemicals' R&D Policy, the Centre is pursuing development of next-generation technologies in the fields of molecular catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis and biocatalysis in partnership with the Catalysis Science Laboratory of Mitsui Chemicals. Among its achievements to date is the creation of world-class performance asymmetric catalysts, which are crucial in the manufacture of pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates.

The regional management company Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific, Ltd. now has R&D functions in addition to its sales and marketing functions.

The Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, where Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific Technical  Centre is located
The Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, where Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific Technical Centre is located