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Chlor & Alkali Business
AGC Chemicals supplies chlor-alkali products centered around caustic soda and chlorine derivatives manufactured by electrolysis. In addition to being the raw materials for a great many chemicals, they are also used in a wide-variety of industries, and are intimately connected to each of our lives.
- The number one manufacturer of caustic soda in Southeast Asia
- In addition to holding a high share in the Japanese domestic market, our international development started early when we launched the operation of electrolysis factories in Thailand in the 1960's and Indonesia in the 1980's, and currently we have established our presence as the number one manufacturer of caustic soda in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, in response to the recent increase in demands in the overall Southeast Asian market, we have strengthened our presence in Indonesia and, in 2014, we affiliated with a large PVC manufacturer in Vietnam.
- One of the world’s cleanest and most eco-friendly electrolysis processes
- We manufacture caustic soda and chlorine with the ion-exchange membrane process employing “Flemion™”, the fluoride ion-exchange membranes developed by our company. Compared with the traditional mercury process and the diaphragm process which use asbestos, the ion-exchange membrane process not only uses no hazardous substances, it also conserves energy and is one of the world's cleanest and most environmentally friendly electrolysis processes.
- Providing the key products that support our lives
- Caustic soda and chlorine, created by the electrolysis of salt water, are basic products in the chemical industry, and the raw materials used in many chemical products. Sodium hypochlorite, which is manufactured from caustic soda and chlorine, is used as a disinfectant in the water and sewer system that is one of the key pieces of infrastructure that supports our society. Also, sodium bicarbonate, which is manufactured with caustic soda as a raw material, is used in a variety of ways that touch our lives closely: for example as pharmaceutical products like artificial dialysis fluids, food additives such as leavening agents, and bath additive raw materials.
Chlor & Alkali Business Products
Sodium Bicarbonate
Safe alkaline material used for a wide array of purposes from everyday products to pharmaceuticals.
ECOBLAST
（Sodium Bicarbonate）
Blast detergent that doesn’t damage materials and can be flushed
ACLESYA
（Finely-Crushed Sodium Bicarbonate）
Reducing the acidic composition in HCl, sulfur oxide, and sulfuric acid mist which contribute to atmospheric pollution
Caustic Soda
A representative alkaline product manufactured through the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution
Caustic Potash
A representative alkaline product manufactured through the electrolysis of potassium chloride solution
Potassium Carbonate
Used for production of glass (cathode-ray tubes, optical glass), soap, lye water, photography, potassium salt, and the like
Hydrochloric Acid
A representative strong acid product with a wide variety of uses
Sodium Hypochlorite
Bleaches and disinfectants made by reactions with caustic soda and chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
Since it is liquefied chlorine gas, its oxidizing power is strong and it is the raw material for oxidizing agents, bleaches, disinfectants and various chlorides
Vinyl Chloride Monomer
Raw material for polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl Chloride
As a general plastic raw material, it has a wide variety of uses such as engineering and construction, residential, packing materials, etc.
ALPHAMAX
（Sodium Bicarbonate）
Livestock heat countermeasure feed additive
SUNFIVEPOWER
（Chemical Washing Method）
New chemical cleaning system that reduces the amount of water used for industries and in wastewater
Calcium Chloride
A type of inorganic salt that is harmless to the human body and is used as a food additive
Epichlorohydrin
Mainly used as an epoxy resin raw material
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