Kao Chemicals
Kao Specialties Americas LLC (KSA) is a member of the Kao Group. KSA is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company with three major business segments Oleo Chemicals, Performance Chemicals and Specialty Chemicals including Imaging Materials and Aroma Chemicals.
The facility is located in High Point, NC on approximately 60 acres. Kao Specialties Americas LLC conducts its daily operations in accordance with The Kao Way and principles of the Kao's Business Conduct Guidelines. Moreover, we support the commitment of the Kao Group to manufacture and market quality products while always embracing the corporate culture of Yoki-Monozukuri.

Since its start in 2021, the Kao Group Mid-term Plan 2025 (K25) has proclaimed "protecting future lives" and promoting "sustainability as the only path" as its vision.
New Kao Tertiary Amine Production Plant Opens in Texas, U.S. to Meet Global Growing Demand
Our product search site has been renewed. The new site makes it easy to compare the features and other properties of our products on the site and select materials that match your needs.
The website for BioIOS, an anionic surfactant that adds value to sustainable home care products, is now available.
NEWTLAC recycled engineered plastic paves the way in New Jersey
Watch NEWTLAC featured on the Viewpoint Project hosted by Dennis Quaid.