Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Nippon Shokubai is a chemical manufacturer specialising in speciality chemicals, catalysts and functional materials. Its portfolio includes superabsorbent polymers, acrylic acid, ethylene oxide derivatives and materials for batteries and electronics. The company combines chemical synthesis, advanced processing and R&D to support product performance, resource efficiency and industrial innovation. With manufacturing and commercial operations across Asia, Europe and North America, Nippon Shokubai serves the hygiene, chemical, energy and advanced materials industries.