Sumitomo Chemical supplies basic materials to various industries ranging from consumer goods to high-tech. Our product line includes inorganic and organic industrial chemicals, composite materials (e.g., alumina fiber), polymethyl methacrylate resin and sheets, and aluminum. Read more

Sumitomo Chemical supplies many kinds of petrochemical products including organic chemicals, plastics such as low-density polyethylene and polypropylene, and synthetic rubber. Most of these products are manufactured at the Company's Chiba Works, the linchpin of our petrochemical operations. Read more

To meet the diverse needs of industries and consumers, we offer a wide array of specialty products based on our unique organic synthesis technology. These products include organic intermediates and additives, dyestuffs, and functional materials. Read more

The IT-Related Chemicals Sector comprises the following three Divisions: Optical Materials Division (e.g. optically functional films for liquid crystal displays), Semiconductor Process Materials Division (e.g. high-purity chemicals for the electronics industry, photoresists for IC manufacturing), and Electronic Materials Division (e.g. epoxy resins for IC encapsulation, super-engineering plastics for key electronic components). Read more

Sumitomo Chemical has developed a range of plant protection chemicals, from conventional insecticides, fungicides and herbicides to new types of products, including plant growth regulators. These products are marketed in more than 110 countries around the world. Read more

Sumitomo Chemical’s pharmaceutical business originated from organic synthesis, a technology that was mainly used for dyestuffs until Sumitomo used the technology to make Japan’s first synthetic medicines. Sumitomo Chemical’s pharmaceutical business is operated by Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals Company, which mainly manufactures and sells prescription drugs, and Nihon Medi-physics Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells diagnostics. Read more