Asahi Kasei

Asahi Kasei plant for microcrystalline cellulose in Mizushima, Japan

In 2018, potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities were detected in several medicines. Since then, public awareness of the potential health risk of nitrosamines has increased significantly worldwide. To help reduce the risk of potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine impurities in pharmaceuticals and dietary...

Biobased material from natural rubber, natural fibers, plant oils, natural pigments, and minerals for car interiors,

Asahi Kasei has decided to invest in NFW. The US-based startup is producer of non-petroleum-based leather alternative for car interiors. As part of Asahi Kasei's medium-term growth strategy and in close cooperation with Sage Automotive Interiors, an Asahi Kasei company and a leading global provider of innovative and...

Using microwave technology, polyamide PA 6 is depolymerised to directly obtain the monomers HMD and ADA with low energy input and high yield

Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical launched a joint demonstration project in April 2023 with the objective of commercializing a chemical recycling process for polyamide 66 using microwave technology. The process utilizes microwaves to depolymerize PA66 and directly obtain the monomers hexamethylenediamine (HMD for...