Product Line
ethylene
Purpose
It is a basic raw material in petrochemistry and is used for the various purposes listed below.
| low density polyethylene | Film (fashion bag), wire coating |
|---|---|
| high density polyethylene | Film (plastic bags), detergent containers, pipes |
| vinyl chloride monomer | vinyl chloride resin |
| ethylene oxide | Polyester fiber/resin, surfactant |
| acetaldehyde | Acetic acid, ethyl acetate |
| styrene monomer | polystyrene, synthetic rubber |
Production capacity
Domestic 997,000 t/year (Chiba Complex 374,000 t/year, Tokuyama Complex 623,000 t/year)
Regarding polyethylene and polypropylene, currently, It is handled by Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.
propylene
Purpose
It is used as a raw material for the following synthetic resins and acrylic fibers, as well as a basic raw material for solvents, etc. We mainly supply to industrial complexes in the Tokuyama and Chiba areas.
| polypropylene | Automobile bumpers, packaging films, etc. |
|---|---|
| acrylonitrile | raw material for acrylic fiber |
| propylene oxide | Urethane raw material |
| acetone, phenol | Methacrylic resin, phenolic resin |
| Isopropyl alcohol | solvent |
| octanol, butanol | Plasticizer, paint agent |
Production capacity
Domestic 817,000t/year
Regarding polyethylene and polypropylene, currently, It is handled by Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.
LINEALENE (alpha olefin)
Purpose
It is used as a polyethylene modifier, higher alcohol for detergents and plasticizers, AOS for detergents, surfactants, synthetic lubricants, etc.
Production capacity
Chiba Complex 58,000 tons/year
paraxylene
Purpose
Industrial use: Used as a raw material for terephthalic acid (PTA: high purity terephthalic acid, DMT: dimethyl terephthalate), which is an intermediate raw material for polyester (fiber (thread/cotton), PET resin).
Production capacity
Domestic 836,000 t/year (Chiba Complex 265,000 t/year, Tokuyama Complex 214,000 t/year, Aichi Complex 357,000 t/year)
Overseas affiliate: 700,000 tons/year (Vietnam: Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC)
Packing
bulk (ship)
Cyclohexane
Purpose
It is used as a raw material for caprolactam, which is a synthetic intermediate for nylon 6 (cyclohexane → caprolactam → nylon 6), and a raw material for adipic acid, a synthetic intermediate for nylon 66 (cyclohexane → adipic acid → nylon 66), and as a solvent.
Production capacity
Domestic 240,000 t/year (Chiba Complex 115,000 t/year, Tokuyama Complex 125,000 t/year)
Packing
Bulk (ship)/lorry/ISO container
styrene monomer
Purpose
It is used as a raw material for the following synthetic resins and paints.
| polystyrene | Cabinets for home appliances (TVs, air conditioners, etc.) |
|---|---|
| expanded polystyrene | Fish boxes, cup noodle containers, insulation materials |
| ABS | Electrical/OA product parts, cabinets |
| unsaturated polyester | Bathtubs, pleasure boats, etc. |
| Synthetic rubber (SBR) | Tires etc. |
Production capacity
Domestic 550,000 t/year (Chiba Complex 210,000 t/year, Tokuyama Complex 340,000 t/year)
Overseas affiliates: 240,000 tons/year (Malaysia: Idemitsu SM (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.)
Packing
bulk (ship), lorry