Core Technologies‐Precision synthesis technology
Precision synthesis technology
derived from coal chemicals
Making fertilizer from exhaust gas produced as a byproduct of the coal business was our starting point. Since then, we have honed our precision synthesis technology in the course of creating various products.
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1912
Started operations at Mitsui Mining’s Omuta Works
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1915
Industrialized synthetic dye alizarin
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1932
Started production of synthetic dye indigo
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1963
Polyurethane material TDI
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1987
MR™
(plastic ophthalmic lens materials)
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1987
TREBON™ (insecticide)
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2001
STARKLE™ (insecticide)
Many products that have led to the resolution of social issues have been created through the application of various technologies derived from precision synthesis technology.
- Reduces CO2
- Conserves resources
- extends healthy life-span
Ophthalmic lens materials
Do Green™ MR-174™
Reduces fossil resource consumption with use of bio-based raw materials.
- Reduces CO2
- Conserves resources
Seat materials
ECONYKOL™
Reduces fossil resource consumption with use of bio-based raw materials.
- extends healthy life-span
Insecticide
VECTRON™
Controls mosquitos, a carrier of infectious diseases like malaria. Contributes to the eradication of malaria.
- Reduces CO2
- Conserves resources
Exhaust gas reduction agent
AdBlue™
Reduce NOx emissions. Contributes to fuel efficiency.
＊AdBlue is a trademark of the VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie).
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