Chisso
Japanese chemical company, known for the Minamata disease incident.
Last updated August 26, 2026
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Overview
Chisso is a historic Japanese chemical company founded in 1906, initially producing fertilizers and later expanding into chemicals and electronic materials. The company is notorious for causing Minamata disease by discharging mercury-contaminated wastewater in the 1950s-1960s.
Products and positioning
A long-established Japanese chemical company, once an industry giant, later suffered reputational damage due to environmental issues.
Product categories. Fertilizers · Chemicals · Electronic materials
Controversies
1973
Chisso admits responsibility for Minamata disease
Chisso公司正式承认其排放的汞废水导致水俣病,并同意赔偿受害者。
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