Yixing Danson Science and Technology Co.

What Yixing Danson Science and Technology Co. does

Yixing Danson Science and Technology Co. (宜兴丹森科技有限公司) is a China-based specialty chemicals manufacturer focused on the research, development, production, and sale of Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) for disposable hygiene applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the Yixing Economic and Technological Development Zone in Jiangsu Province, the company operates as a subsidiary of Yulang Group (裕廊集团), a diversified industrial conglomerate chaired by Sun Xiao. Its product portfolio spans multiple SAP series — the 128 and 228 series, the DSorb® 8 series, and the next-generation DSorb® 7 series — engineered with carboxyl-group cross-linked polymer networks that absorb hundreds of times their own weight in liquid while retaining performance under pressure and heat. End applications include baby diapers, adult incontinence products, sanitary napkins, pet pads, nursing pads, and breast pads.

The company's revenue model is B2B direct sales of SAP resin to hygiene product manufacturers, delivered through dedicated domestic and international trade divisions. It claims a customer footprint spanning 200+ countries and regions and supports sales via participation in major industry exhibitions (CIDPEX in China, INDEX in Switzerland), direct sales teams, and a bilingual corporate website. Notable named customers include Kimberly-Clark, Hengan Group, and Baiya. The company supplements product sales with a Product Application Center that provides free performance testing services to customers, embedding Danson in OEM qualification cycles.

Capital structure is bank-financed rather than equity-backed: a 2009 loan of 80 million yuan supported initial construction, and a 2013 loan of 300 million yuan from Bank of China funded a 320,000-ton SAP capacity expansion project. The firm holds AEO Advanced customs certification (2013, recertified 2018), RCEP Approved Exporter status (2023), and the DANSON brand is a recognized Jiangsu Famous Brand Product (2014) and National Key New Product. No public listing, venture capital, or private equity investment is disclosed, and financial results including revenue are not publicly reported.

Name

Yixing Danson Science and Technology Co.

Legal name

宜兴丹森科技有限公司

Website

https://chinadanson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Yixing Danson Science and Technology Co. is a Chinese specialty chemicals manufacturer that researches, develops, and produces Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) for hygiene OEMs worldwide. It supplies SAP grades used in baby diapers, adult incontinence products, sanitary napkins, and pet pads to customers in 200+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals (Super Absorbent Polymers)

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Hygiene Paper Raw Materials & Components (Pulp, SAP, Nonwovens, Elastics, Adhesives, Fragrances) (IMAMAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fluff Pulp (Absorbent Pulp) (IMAMADAB), Away-from-Home (AFH) Tissue & Wipers (Commercial/Institutional) (IMAMAGAB), Paper, Tissue, Wipers & Dispensers Distribution (CRAOAGAC)

Keywords

• Super absorbent polymer
• Hygiene products manufacturing
• Polymer resin materials
• Personal care absorbent
• Industrial chemical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuxi Shi

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. SAP Product Sales: B2B manufacturing and sales of Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) products for hygiene applications including diapers, sanitary napkins, pet pads, nursing pads, and breast pads. Products are sold directly to hygiene product manufacturers globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yixing Danson researches, develops, and manufactures Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) materials used as the absorbent core in disposable hygiene products such as baby diapers, adult incontinence products, sanitary napkins, pet pads, nursing pads, and breast pads. The company sells its DSorb® brand SAP products to hygiene product manufacturers globally through direct sales. It also operates a Product Application Center providing technical testing services to customers.

Product overview

Yixing Danson Science and Technology Co. is a specialized manufacturer engaged in R&D, production, and sales of Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP). The company's core product portfolio includes SAP products organized into series: the 128 and 228 series, the 7 series (DSorb®7) representing a new generation developed on an advanced functional polymer R&D platform, and the 8 series (DSorb®8). All SAP products serve the personal hygiene sector, primarily used in baby diapers, adult incontinence products, sanitary napkins, pet pads, nursing pads, and breast milk pads. The company also operates a Product Application Center providing testing services for customers. DanSON branded SAP products are positioned as professional domestic SAP manufacturers with global competitiveness, serving customers in approximately 80-200 countries and regions worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DSorb®: Brand name for Danson's superabsorbent polymer product line, including DSorb®7 series and DSorb®8 series, featuring advanced functional polymer technology for rapid liquid absorption and retention in hygiene products.
• DANSON

Products and services

• SAP Products - 128 and 228 Series SAP product line series designated as 128 and 228, featuring different absorption capacities and performance characteristics for various hygiene applications. These are the company's foundational SAP product series for disposable hygiene manufacturing customers.
• DSorb® 7 Series SAP DSorb® 7 Series is a new generation Super Absorbent Polymer developed on an advanced functional polymer R&D platform that absorbs and locks liquids rapidly while improving liquid distribution in diapers, increasing utilization rate and ensuring dryness. Built for hygiene product manufacturers seeking enhanced absorption performance.
• DSorb® 8 Series SAP DSorb® 8 Series is a SAP product series featuring rapid absorption and liquid locking capabilities that improve liquid distribution in diapers and ensure dryness, designed for hygiene product manufacturers.
• Product Application Center (Testing Services) The Product Application Center is Yixing Danson's in-house testing facility equipped with advanced equipment for baby diapers, adult diapers, and feminine hygiene products. It provides free testing services to customers measuring diffusion, permeability, liquid absorption, retention, rewet performance, and SAP content, generating first-hand technical data for joint product development.

Quantifiable outcome

• SGS multi-authority testing certification passed for SAP product series (2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries AG: Germany-based specialty chemicals company with a Superabsorbents business unit (TEGO® SAP). Direct SAP competitor to Danson in hygiene applications, but operates as a diversified specialty chemicals incumbent rather than a focused SAP manufacturer.
• Formosa Plastics Corporation: Taiwan-based petrochemicals group with SAP manufacturing operations. Comparable as a regional Asian SAP producer serving global hygiene converters, but operating across a much broader plastics/chemicals portfolio.
• BASF SE: Germany-based global chemicals giant producing SAP (HySorb®) among its broader specialty chemicals portfolio. Competes directly with Danson in diaper-grade SAP while serving many other chemical end markets, making it a broad incumbent rather than a pure-play peer.
• LG Chem Ltd. Korea-based chemical manufacturer with SAP capacity serving global hygiene brands. Direct competitor to Danson in SAP but operates as a broad petrochemicals/advanced materials incumbent rather than a focused SAP player.

Direct peers

• Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. Japan-based specialty chemical manufacturer producing superabsorbent polymers (Sanwet®) for hygiene products. Comparable to Danson on product focus and end-market orientation, with broader specialty chemicals scale.
• Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. Japan-based specialty chemical company with a strong focus on superabsorbent polymers for hygiene applications. Directly comparable to Danson as a pure-play SAP manufacturer serving diaper and feminine hygiene converters, though with deeper international reach and longer operating history.
• Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical Co., Ltd. Chinese petrochemical major with significant SAP capacity (via subsidiary SAP Petchem) and integrated acrylic acid feedstock. Closest Chinese competitor to Danson — same geography, similar customer base, but with broader petrochemicals portfolio and vertical integration advantage.
• Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. Japan-based global leader in superabsorbent polymers (Aqualic®) used in diapers and feminine hygiene. Most direct comparable to Danson — same product (SAP), same end markets (baby/adult/feminine hygiene), but materially larger global capacity footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yixing-danson-science-and-technology-co-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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