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AGC Inc.
Chemicals
Technology Licensor
/ Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo
1-5-1, Marunouchi
100-8405
5201
https://www.agc.com/en/
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AGC Inc. (formerly Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.) Corporate Information

Founded September 8, 1907
Incorporated June 1, 1950
Capital* Outstanding stock: 90,873 million yen.
217,434,681 shares
Employees* 8,014
Subsidiaries*
  • 205, including 165 companies overseas (Consolidated subsidiaries: 186, including 149 companies overseas)
  • Affiliate companies: 27 including 16 companies overseas

*as of December 31, 2024

Chemical Chain (Business and Products)

In 1917 we started with the production of soda ash for glassmaking. During the subsequent decades, we branched out in several directions, including fluorochemicals and have become a major supplier of commodity and performance chemicals to international markets. The result is a remarkably integrated product chain, starting with basics obtained by electrolysis of brine and extending to a full array of fluorinated compounds. Our experience with all facets of manufacturing helps us assure thorough process safety and consistently high product quality, while taking comprehensive measures for environmental protection.

Essential Chemical Products

  • Caustic Soda: Chemicals, chemical fibers, paper/pulp, etc.
  • Caustic potash: Chemicals, potassium carbonate raw materials
  • Potassium carbonate: Food additives, detergent feedstock
  • Hydrochloric acid: Inorganic chemicals, steel, and chemical seasoning
  • Sodium hypochlorite: Bleaching pulp and textile, and sterilizing tap water
  • Liquid chlorine: Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
  • VCM: Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
  • Polyvinyl chloride: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
  • Trichloroethylene, Perchloroethylene: Industrial cleaner, dry-cleaning solvent, fluorinated gas feedstock
  • Methyl & ethylene chloride: Silicone resin, industrial cleaner, extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, paint stripper
  • Chloroform: Raw materials for fluorochemical products
  • Epi-chlorohydrin: Epoxy resin
  • Propylene oxide:: Raw materials for propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol and polyols, raw materials for non-ion surfactants
  • Propylene glycol: Raw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers, surfactants, antifreeze and coolants, food additives, perfume and tobacco, toothpaste, cosmetics and medical supplies
  • Polyols: Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams, coating, adhesives and sealant, elastomers
  • Sodium bicarbonate: Food additives, pharmaceuticals, bath salts, industrial applications and animal feeds
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