AGC Inc Introduction movie about Chlor alkali and Urethane Field of AGC Chemicals

AGC Chemicals' business is composed of Chloralkali Urethane, Fluorine Specialty, and Life Science. We have three main areas of business. Of the three, the Chloralkali Urethane business sits upstream on the chemical chain and is the very foundation of AGC Chemicals' business. Our Chloralkali business is centered around three main electrolysis derivatives Through these, we offer a wide and unique variety of products. Caustic soda is a widely used basic material that supports many industries. As a company that has always been conscious of the environment, we were among the first to develop and introduce electrolysis by ion exchange membranes, a process that manufactures caustic soda, which is environmentally friendlier than previous methods. Polyvinyl chloride is in high demand for infrastructure development, such as water and sewer systems, in developing countries. Sodium hypochlorite is used as disinfectant in water systems, and sodium bicarbonate supports medical, household, and everyday uses. These are products that we manufacture and distribute that are essential to human lifelines. Bioderived epichlorohydrin, made from plant-based raw materials, is renowned as a substance manufactured in an environmentally friendly manner. As chloralkali is used as the base ingredient in various industries, it is imperative that its supply system remains stable. With offices and factories in Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, AGC Group covers the entire Southeast Asian market, which the Group currently sees as the most strategic region for business growth. We support the growth of our customers and society by ensuring a stable supply of high-quality products and services. Our urethane business, which ranges from propylene oxide to special polyols, are derived from the chlorine from chloralkali operation. AGC is the only company that manufactures products from chlorine to special polyols and silane-modified polyether in one integrated process. We maintain the superior quality and sustainable supply by producing raw materials in-house. The leading products are Preminol and Existar, both manufactured through our unique polymerization technology. Preminol can achieve unprecedented lightweight foams with ideal resiliency that can be applied in seat cushions and mattresses. Existar offers high resilience and adhesive strength, and its reaction speed can be adjusted to suit the user. High-performance urethane materials that answer to such needs contribute to time and energy savings, improved comfort, and reduced environmental impact in mobility and construction industries. It is AGC's continued objective to manufacture comfortable, safe, and environmentally friendly products, and to provide value-added products and solutions that are designed to meet the needs of our customers.