Sanyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1907 (Meiji 40) in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, the predecessor of our company, "Tada Soap & Fat Manufacturing Plant"

1949

Founded as Sanyo Oil & Fat Industry Co., Ltd.

Kawasaki plant began operation (currently leased to Sankei Chemical Co., Ltd.)

Successfully domesticated Japan's first polyurethane foam raw material (PPG)

Renamed to Sanyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

Successfully domesticated Japan's first lubricant additive "Acrulub"

Established Sun Abbott Ltd. (now Sun Apro Co., Ltd.)

Listed on Osaka Stock Exchange Second Section and Kyoto Stock Exchange (closed in 2001)

Nagoya Plant Commencement

Developed high‑molecular‑weight flocculant "Sunflock"

Developed toner binder "Hi‑Mar"

Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section

Developed carbon fiber & glass fiber flocculant "Chemichiren"

Kashima Plant Commencement

Established Sun Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

Listed on Tokyo & Osaka Stock Exchange First Section, designated as a Kyoto Stock Exchange listed stock

Successfully industrialized the world’s first high‑absorbency resin (SAP)

Established Sankei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Developed low‑temperature flow improver "Caryoil" for fuel oil

Developed electrolytic solution "Sunelc" for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, synthetic wood "Sunmodule"

Established SANAM Corporation (now Sun Yoke Chemical America Inc.)

Developed low-irritant shampoo base "View Light"

Research Building 2 Commencement

Developed polyurethane resin emulsion "U-Court"

Established Hercules-Sanyo Incorporated (now Sanyo Chemical & Resins LLC)

Developed permanent charge prevention agent "PereStat"

Established Sanyo Kasei (Thailand) Limited

Iruwa Branch Plant Commencement (now Iruwa Plant)

Developed electrolyte for electric double-layer capacitor "Power Elec"

ISO 9001 certification obtained at Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kashima factories

Developed high-end alcohol-based nonionic surfactant "NaraAct"

ISO 14001 certification obtained at Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kashima factories

Established Sundaya Polymer Co., Ltd. (now SDP Global Co., Ltd.)

Developed raw materials for polyurethane foam: "AltiFlow", "ExcelFlow", and "PrimePool"

Corporate Ethics Charter Adoption

Developed polyester beads (polymer toner intermediate) "Apex Narrow"

Made Sunrise Chemical LLC an equity method affiliate

Developed drilling mud additive for mud water drilling "ReveFlow"

Established Sanyo Chemical Texas Inc. (now Sanyo Chemical Texas Industries LLC)

Developed EIA clinical test for small cell lung cancer

Developed manufacturing-only pharmaceutical "Lauramacrogol 100"

Sanyo Chemical (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. Establishment

Developed cleaning agent for hard disk substrate manufacturing "ChemicClean PR"

Sanyo Chemical Korea Co., Ltd. Establishment

Developed clinical test for heart failure "SphereLight proBNP"

Katsura Research Institute Commencement

Developed polyurethane foam raw material "SharpFlow"

Sanyo Chemical Taiwan Co., Ltd. Establishment

Developed high-absorbency resin "Sunwet SG"

Obtained first regulatory approval for a medical device

Established a safety education center on the premises of the Nagoya plant

Developed a new manufacturing process for polyurethane foam raw material

Released "HydroFit", the first surgical hemostatic agent

Established SDP Global (Malaysia) SDN. BHD.

Developed magnetic particles "Magrapid" for clinical test reagents

"Carproctin Motida" received first approval in Japan as an in vitro diagnostic drug for ulcerative colitis

GC Polyols Co., Ltd. Establishment

Developed liquid detergent base "Emulmin CS" for apparel

Sanyo Chemical Korea Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Establishment

Sanyo Chemical Social Contribution Foundation Establishment

Developed non-ionic surfactant "AlphaPure HSG" for skincare

Transitioned to the Prime market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Developed apparel detergent base "Miseland SCD-100" that contributes to reducing environmental impact

Established Japan Polyol LLC

Started sales of the odor sensor "FlavoTone"