LIFE SCIENCE DIVISION

We secure and supply raw materials of cosmetics and household necessities from abroad to support consumers' daily life of happiness.

Business Overview

Many products that consumers use in their daily lives, such as cosmetics and household necessities, are produced from imported raw materials. We have been making an effort to ensure a stable supply of those raw materials through the years of business relationship established with suppliers all over the world.

Furthermore, we have been contributing to the various companies by providing environmentally friendly raw materials and certified products that can be distributed within specific regions, while the global logistics becomes increasingly borderless.
In addition, we are taking on the challenge of developing markets through new product research while leveraging our global network and knowledge.

Key Business

  • Personal Care Business

    Personal Care Business

    Raw materials for cosmetics, toiletries (hair care, body care, etc.), and functional supplements

  • Household Solutions Business

    Household Solutions Business

    Raw materials for household detergents
    (kitchen, clothing, bathroom detergents, etc.), 、
    bath salts,
    sanitizers and deodorizers, pet supplies, and pet food

  • Industrial Solutions Business

    Industrial Solutions Business

    Raw materials for industrial cleaning agents (solvents, caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, etc.)
    Various surfactants

Strategic Field

Stable supply of raw materials/products from abroad and market development through import/export

Stable supply of raw materials/products from abroad and market development through import/export

We have established stable distribution channels for imported products, which account for more than 80% of the raw materials and products that we handle, through strong partnerships with suppliers in countries and regions around the world. Especially for fatty acid, we have established business relationships with multiple suppliers and we keep inventories to respond accurately and promptly to our customers' demands.
Furthermore, we engage in researching new products and challenging the possibilities of market development.

Obtaining licenses which are essential for global expansion and supplying certified products

We have various licenses which are essential for global sales expansion, including licenses for the manufacture of cosmetics and quasi-drugs, certifications for cosmetic products, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification, and halal/kosher certifications required of companies primarily involved in the Middle East region. Furthermore, we have an established system that enables us to supply certified products from reliable manufacturers.

Obtaining licenses which are essential for global expansion and supplying certified products
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Our meticulous support system utilizing well established network

We support our customers by utilizing the expertise; know-how and a reliable network cultivated through long-term transactions with suppliers abroad. We provide solutions and products which can be contributed to various business, and offer specific information on import/export procedures and decarbonization logistics.

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Products in Focus

  • Palm originated raw materials

    Palm originated raw materials

    Fatty acids, glycerin and Fatty alcohol

  • Surfactants

    Surfactants

    nonionic, anionic, cationic surfactants

  • Vegetable oils

    Vegetable oils

    Rice bran oil, corn germ oil, sunflower oil (high oleic), cottonseed oil

  • Functional ingredients

    Functional ingredients

    Gallic acid glucoside (Improvement of skin problem and wrinkles, enhancement of tight junction, etc.)
    Citronellyl glucoside (filaggrin increasing action, antibacterial action, pore care etc.)
    Whitening agent (tranexamic acid, arbutin, VC derivative)

Initiatives for sustainability in the Life Science Division

Towards various SDGs goals,

each division is working to start and expand the handling of better raw materials and products.

Main Activities

  • Expanding sales of RSPO certified product to protect forests and animals.
  • Contributing to marine resources conservation by expanding sales of products such as biodegradable, naturally derived cellulose, and microbeads substitutes.
  • Contributing to reducing petroleum-based plastics and paper consumption by expanding sales of new materials based on limestone.

* RSPO certification is an internationally recognized standard for assuring sustainable production of palm oil and palm kernel oil across the supply chain

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Handling Products

  • Oleochemicals

    Fatty acids, aliphatic alcohols, glycerin, and fatty acid esters

  • Vegetable oils

    Rice bran oil, cottonseed oil, and corn oil

  • Moisturizer

    Glycerin, 1.3 BG, PG, DPG, collagen, and hyaluronic acid

  • Whitening agents

    Tranexamic acid, arbutin, and ascorbic acid glucoside

  • UV care products

    UV absorber and cerium oxide

  • Silicone

    Various silicones

  • Preservatives

    Parabens, phenoxyethanol, and alkanediol

  • Surfactants

    Amino acid surfactants and sodium laureth sulfate

  • Thickeners

    Xanthan gum and carbomer

  • Inorganic materials

    High-performance silica, phosphoric acid, phosphates, and sodium hydroxide

  • Organic materials

    Various chelating agents, citric acid, and triethanolamine