Kawaken FINE Chemicals Co., Ltd.

Kawaken FINE Chemicals Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that contributes to society through chemistry and aims to bring smiles to people worldwide with KAWAKEN Chemistry. The company operates two core divisions: the Life Division, which handles research and development of various safe and functional surfactants, cosmetic bases, and contract manufacturing of cosmetics and quasi-drugs; and the Fine Division, which handles contract hydrogenation based on catalysts and catalyst technology, synthesis of pharmaceutical and agricultural intermediates, aluminum organic compounds for inks and paints, lubricants for plastics, polymer dispersants, and other functional products. The company was founded in 1945 by Dr. Kawakami Yasuhito and celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025.

Kawaken FINE Chemicals was founded in 1945 by Dr. Kawakami Yasuhito for technical consultation and contract research. In 1949, Kawakami Research Institute was established. In 1953, the company developed, produced, and began selling sponge metal catalysts. In 1957, the company developed, produced, and began selling the surfactant 'Amisol'. In 1964, the company name was changed to the current 'Kawaken FINE Chemicals Co., Ltd.'. In 1974, Yotsuba Yuka Co., Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary. In 1977, Takefu Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. was established. In 1982, Enshu Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. was established. In 1984, Thai Kawaken was established. In 1988, K&FS PTE. LTD. was established. In 2003, Takefu Fine Chemical and Enshu Fine Chemical merged. In 2007, Kawaken Sterling Surfactants PVT. LTD. was established. In 2013, KAWAKEN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. was established. The company celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025.

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