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Chemicals
From the basics of chemistry to new resin technology
- Caustic soda
Caustic soda is used in chemical fibers, paper and pulp, pharmaceuticals, aluminum and many other fields. Kaneka also manufactures hydrochloric acid, hypochlorous soda, and liquefied chlorine.
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- PVC compounds
Kaneka produces both flexible and rigid PVC compounds-flexible types for coating electric wires and rigid types for bottles.
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- Kanevinyl™ Paste (dispersion PVC)
This special resin is used in the paste-processing widely employed for wall and flooring materials, sailcloth, automobile parts, and many other products used in daily life.
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- Kaneka™ CPVC (chlorinated PVC)
Kaneka™ CPVC retains all the attributes of PVC and has added heat resistance. It is used for heat-resistant films and sheets for electric appliances, and heat-resistant pipes and plates.
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- Kanevinyl™ (polyvinyl chloride)
Ordinary PVC is used both in products for daily life and in industrial materials. Using our own technologies, Kaneka succeeded in becoming the first mass producer of PVC in Japan.
PVC is used in many different types of vinyl houses.
PVC decorating sheets add color and vibrancy to interiors. - Kaneka PVC & Chemicals Division
- PVC pipes for underground electric cables
This pipe was developed using our expertise in heat-resistant PVC, PVC impact modifiers, and cable manufacturing.
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