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.
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
Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, Inc. R&D Center
A development team dedicated to creating new film products, always one step ahead
In addition to listening carefully to customers' opinions,Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello's Research & Development Center harnesses Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello's specialist critical technology to provide customers in the packaging and industrial film sectors, the company's two core areas of business, with new solutions and new film products designed to offer customers new value. The center has developed a range of “content-friendly films”, including high-strength barrier films, removable films and surface protection films, “user-friendly films”, including easy-cut and easy-open films, and “environmentally-friendly films”, including biodegradable films, opaque OPP films and thin sealant films, and continues to expand applications across a wide range of fields.
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Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, Inc. R&D Center
Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc.
For safer and better quality agricultural products in the 21st century
The Research & Development Division of Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. carries out all functions related to development on through to commercial registration of advanced agrochemicals. The division consists of four departments, the “R&D Planning Department”, “Product Development Department”, “Registration & Regulatory Affairs Department”, and the “Agrochemicals Research Center”. These departments work in synergy to develop and commercially register agrochemical products that are safer, more functional, and have minimum impact on the environment. The division’s priority is to expedite development of improved agrochemical formulations and provide them to the consumer.
The operations have been responsible for development and commercialization of products used around the world such as: TACHIGAREN™, TREBON™, Koromite™, MILBEKNOCK™, STARKLE™, Albarin™ and other innovative agrochemicals. Currently, research focus is on high efficacy product lineups with new, unique chemical compounds that will safely protect crops and contribute to better and more stable produce.
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- Albarin is a trademark of Agro-Kanesho Co., Ltd.
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Agrochemicals Research Center (Mobara City, Chiba)
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)
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

