About Kao Group
- Overview of the Kao Group
- The Kao Group's Operations and Main Product Brands
About Quimikao S.A. de C.V.
- Company Profile
- Our business
- R&D Activity
- CSR Activity
- Contact us
Kao Chemical business
- The Chemical Division's Research, Production and Supply System
- Target industries
- R&D and Basic Technology
- History of Kao's Chemical business
- Chemicals Major Affiliates
Target industries
Kao Products used in Various industry Sectors
Our chemical business is operated globally in the following three fields: Oleo Chemicals, to ensure a stable supply of fats- and oils-based products; multi-function Performance Chemicals based mainly on surfactants; and Specialty Chemicals, high value-added products developed to meet customer needs. We will continue providing chemical products with unique characteristics to respond to the trust customers in all types of industries place in Kao.
industry Sectors
Plastics / Rubbers

- Additives for polymerization
- Plasticizers
- Lubricants
- Anti-static agents
- Anti-fogging agents
- Catalysts and esters for Polyurethane
- Rubber processing agents
Construction

- Concrete additives
- Gypsum board additives
- Asphalt emulsifiers
- Anti-stripping agents for asphalt
Digital Printing Materials

- Toners for copiers
- Toners for printers
- Toner binders
- Colorants for Ink-jets
Color industry

- Dye auxiliaries
- Pigment auxiliaries
- Paint chemicals
- Printing ink chemicals
Precision industry / Electronics

- Cleaners for electronic parts
- Cleaners for semiconductors
- Fine polishing slurries
- Lens / Mold cleaners
Pulp and Paper

- De-inking agents
- Bulking agents
- Dispersants
- De-foaming agents
- Detergents
Metals / Foundry

- Hot rolling oils for aluminum
- Metal cleaners
- Binders for molding sands
- Lubricant base oils / Lubricant additives
- Metalworking fluids
Energy and Environment

- Fuel additives
- Refrigeration oils
- Floatation agents
- Cleaners as a CFC substitute
Laundry detergents / Toiletries / Cosmetics

- Laundry detergent chemicals
- Toiletry chemicals
- Cosmetics chemicals
Pharmaceuticals

- Disinfectant
- Emulsifiers
- Ointment base oils
- Suppository base oils
- Diluting agents
Aroma chemicals

- Synthetic Aroma chemicals
- Compounds
Food Products

- Edible oils (margarine, shortening and whipping cream)
- Food emulsifiers
- Additives for TOFU
- Bitter masking agents
Agrochemicals

- Adjuvants (Functional spreaders)
- Additives for agrochemicals
- Anti-caking agents for fertilizers
- Feed additives
- Functional fertilizers
Products
Fat and Oil Derivatives
- Fatty acids
- Fatty alcohols
- Fatty amines
- Esters
- Amide waxes
- Glycerin
Surfactants
- Anionic surfactants
- Cationic surfactants
- Amphoteric surfactants
- Nonionic surfactants
- Special surfactants
Functional Polymers
- Natural polymer derivatives
- Functional oligomers
- Polyacrylate polymers
- Polyamide resins
- Polyester resins
- Polyurethane resins
- Furan resins
- Phenol resins
Aroma Chemicals
- Synthetic aroma chemicals
- Compounded flavors and fragrances
