Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Japanese manufacturer specializing in plant-derived glycerin and its derivatives, with a trading-company function for resins and chemicals.
Last updated September 16, 2026
AI crawler reads
No AI crawler has read this profile since Oct 28, 2026.
Overview
Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company whose core business is the production and sale of glycerin. It describes itself as a top specialized manufacturer of glycerin, consistently manufacturing and selling everything from 100% plant-derived glycerin to derivatives such as polyglycerin fatty acid esters, and it also operates a trading-company function handling domestic and overseas products. Its business divisions include glycerin, food ingredients, cosmetic materials, industrial materials, synthetic resins, chemicals, overseas business, and new business development. It has production bases at three domestic locations plus a base in the Philippines.
History
Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that positions glycerin production and sales as its core business. It states that it contributes to customers' product development and business creation through its sales, R&D, and production capabilities. The company describes itself as a top specialized manufacturer of glycerin, consistently manufacturing and selling from 100% plant-derived glycerin to derivatives such as polyglycerin fatty acid esters, and it also has a trading-company function for procuring and selling a wide range of products in Japan and overseas. Its business divisions include glycerin, food ingredients, cosmetic materials, industrial materials, synthetic resins, chemicals, overseas business, and new business development. It has production bases at three domestic locations plus a base in the Philippines.
Products and positioning
Top specialized manufacturer of glycerin, with integrated manufacturing from plant-derived glycerin to derivatives and a trading-company function.
Plant-derived glycerin
Glycerin used in cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, industrial and other industries
Polyglycerin fatty acid esters
Used mainly as emulsifiers in various processed foods
Diglycerin and its derivatives
High-safety diglycerin and derivatives, emulsifiers and various raw materials specialized for cosmetics
S-Face 10G-2IS
Product launched on 2026-02-25 that forms a high-viscosity liquid crystal gel
Sources2 sources
Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/sakamoto-yakuhin-kogyo-co-ltd-japan · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled