三井化学(中国)管理有限公司

What 三井化学(中国)管理有限公司 does

Mitsui Chemicals (China) Management Co., Ltd. (三井化学(中国)管理有限公司) is a wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary of Tokyo-listed Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (TYO: 4183), established 15 December 1998 and headquartered in Shanghai with a registered capital of USD 9.6 million. The company serves as the regional management entity for Mitsui Chemicals Group's China and Taiwan operations, overseeing 10+ manufacturing subsidiaries and joint ventures across Shanghai, Tianjin, Zhongshan, Zhangjiagang, Foshan, Taipei, and Kaohsiung. Its reported FY2024 sales were 38.3 billion RMB (~$5.3 billion USD), spanning polyurethane systems, polypropylene composites, EPDM elastomers, engineering plastics, dental materials (Kulzer), and ophthalmic lens materials.

The business rests on proprietary polymerization and catalyst technologies that anchor flagship brands such as MR™ (high-refractive-index ophthalmic lens material), TAFMER™ (alpha-olefin copolymer), MILASTOMER™ (thermoplastic olefin elastomer), APEL™ (cyclic polyolefin polymer), TPX™ (polymethyl pentene), ARLEN™ (modified polyamide 6T), ICROS™ Tape (semiconductor wafer protection), and ECORISE™ (PLA spunbond nonwoven). Through successive acquisitions (SDC Technologies 2008, FSI 2010, LTI 2014, COTEC 2020, Coburn 2022), the group has built an integrated lens value chain from raw material through coating to processing equipment.

Revenue is generated through B2B direct sales of functional materials to automotive, electronics, packaging, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturers in China, Taiwan and globally; through OEM ingredient supply (e.g., MR™ to Costco); via consumer-electronic distribution (TouchFocus® smart multifocal glasses through Shanghai Sanlian's Maochang and Wuliangcai stores); and through biomass/circular-economy product streams (ECORISE™, BePLAYER™, RePLAYER™). Distribution combines a Shanghai-based direct sales force, technical support centers in Pudong, and a Chinese subsidiary/JV manufacturing network, with parent-group reach covering approximately 160 companies across ~30 countries and consolidated group sales of approximately 1.8 trillion yen.

Name

三井化学(中国)管理有限公司

Legal name

三井化学（中国）管理有限公司

Website

https://mccn.mitsuichemicals.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mitsui Chemicals (China) Management Co., Ltd. is a Shanghai-based 100%-owned Chinese subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., serving as the regional headquarters managing specialty chemicals manufacturing, sales, and technical support across China and Taiwan, including MR™ ophthalmic lens materials, ICROS™ semiconductor tapes, TAFMER™ elastomers, polyurethane systems, and ECORISE™ biodegradable nonwovens for automotive, ICT, healthcare, and packaging customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals and Functional Materials

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Food-Contact Specialty Compounds (IMANABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical manufacturing
• Ophthalmic lens materials
• Polyurethane system materials
• Automotive plastic compounds
• Semiconductor protection tape

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sale of Functional Materials and Chemical Products: Sale of functional chemical materials including ophthalmic lens materials, coating materials, polyurethane raw materials, elastomers, polyolefin compounds, and industrial films. Revenue generated through direct sales to manufacturers and through distribution partners.
2. Supply Chain Optimization Solutions: Digital transformation solutions for manufacturing and logistics optimization using mathematical optimization algorithms. Expected to generate billions of yen in efficiency improvements across the group.
3. ISCC PLUS Certified Biomass Derivatives: Biomass-derived bisphenol A (BPA) and related phenol chain products certified under ISCC PLUS mass balance method. Sold to downstream manufacturers including Teijin for biomass polycarbonate resin production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mitsui Chemicals (China) Management Co., Ltd. is the Chinese regional headquarters of Japan's Mitsui Chemicals Group, coordinating the sale, marketing and operational management of specialty functional materials — including ophthalmic lens monomers (MR™), polyurethane system raw materials, polyolefin compounds, elastomers (TAFMER™, MILASTOMER™, ARLEN™), engineering plastics (AURUM™, APEL™, TPX™), semiconductor protection tape (ICROS™), dental materials (Kulzer, Super-Bond™) and biodegradable nonwovens (ECORISE™). It directly operates or oversees 10+ manufacturing subsidiaries and joint ventures across China and Taiwan producing these materials for sale to automotive, electronics, healthcare, packaging and agricultural-chemical manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

Mitsui Chemicals is a comprehensive chemical manufacturer providing a wide range of materials and services across four core business segments: Life & Healthcare solutions (vision care materials, dental materials, agrochemicals), Mobility solutions (automotive materials, elastomers), ICT solutions (semiconductor materials, optical films), and Basic & Green Materials (polyolefins, polyurethane materials). The company offers numerous world-leading products including MR™ high-refractive index lens material, various elastomers (TAFMER™, Milastomer™, LUBMER™), engineering plastics (ARLEN™, AURUM™, TPX™), optical films (ICROS™ Tape, SOLAR ASCE™), and eco-friendly materials (ECORISE™, Do Green™). The product portfolio includes sustainability-focused solutions (BePLAYER™ for biomass, RePLAYER™ for recycling) and is supported by R&D capabilities including AI-driven application discovery and mathematical optimization for supply chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MR™: 高折射率眼镜镜片材料品牌，全球市场领先
• TouchFocus®
• ICROS™
• MILASTOMER™
• ADMER™
• TAFMER™
• TPX™
• ARLEN™
• NeoContrast™
• UV+420cut™
• ECORISE™
• BePLAYER™
• RePLAYER™

Products and services

• MR™ High-Refractive Index Lens Material Proprietary high-refractive index urethane resin lens monomer offering light weight, thin profile, high impact resistance, anti-aging and high Abbe number for clearer vision; supplied as an OEM ingredient to global lens manufacturers including Costco Wholesale in the US.
• TouchFocus® Smart Progressive Multifocal Glasses Electronic liquid crystal progressive multifocal eyeglasses with one-touch sensor control to switch between near and far vision; sold as complete sets through Shanghai Sanlian Group's Maochang and Wuliangcai flagship optical stores.
• NeoContrast™ Wavelength-Controllable Lens Lens technology that selectively filters yellow light through wavelength control to enhance contrast sensitivity and visual reaction speed, validated with professional baseball players and stadium spectators.
• UV+420Cut™ Lens Material Light wavelength-controlled lens material that blocks harmful UV and high-energy visible (HEVL) light for long-term eye health.
• ICROS™ Tape (Semiconductor Wafer Protection Tape) Ultra-clean silicon wafer front-side protection tape for semiconductor back-grinding, characterized by low contamination, low breakage and high precision, used as the global standard in wafer back-grinding.
• TAFMER™ Alpha-Olefin Copolymer Proprietary alpha-olefin copolymer offering low density, flexibility, low melting point and excellent compatibility with polyolefins; used as a resin modifier for automotive, packaging and industrial applications.
• TPX™ Polymethyl Pentene Resin Cyclic olefin (polymethyl pentene) resin offering transparency, heat resistance, release properties, chemical resistance, low density and high UV transmission for optics, food packaging and electronics applications.
• Admer™ Adhesive Polyolefin Adhesive polyolefin and modified polyolefin providing strong adhesion to EVOH, metals, glass fibers and ceramics for multilayer food packaging, fuel tanks and pipe coatings.
• Milastomer™ Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPO) Olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPO) offering rubber-like softness with thermoplastic processability and recyclability, used in automotive weatherstrips, glass guides and interior components.
• Arlen™ Modified Polyamide 6T High-heat-resistance modified polyamide 6T with low water absorption and high mechanical strength, used for SMT electronic components and automotive parts.
• Aurum™ Thermoplastic Polyimide Thermoplastic polyimide resin with the highest heat resistance among thermoplastic resins and a 245°C glass transition temperature, used in precision machinery, electronics and automotive components.
• APEL™ Cyclic Polyolefin Polymer Cyclic polyolefin polymer (COP) with low birefringence, high transparency and high refractive index, used for optical lenses, medical packaging and food packaging.
• LUCANT™ Synthetic Oil World-first ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer synthetic oil used as a base oil or viscosity modifier for lubricants, rubber, resins and coatings requiring thermal stability.
• LUBMER™ High-Sliding Polyethylene High-sliding special polyethylene with wear resistance comparable to fluoropolymers, used in OA equipment, automotive parts and building materials.
• MIPELON™ Microparticle UHMWPE Powder Microparticle ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder that improves lubricity, wear resistance, impact resistance and chemical resistance when compounded into resins and rubber.
• KEMIBESTO™ Polyethylene Cotton-Like Fiber Polyethylene cotton-like fiber derived from SWP™, used as a thickener, anti-sagging agent and filler in coatings, adhesives, sealants and waterproofing materials.
• HI-ZEX MILLION™ Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene with superior wear resistance, high impact strength, self-lubrication and chemical resistance for industrial wear and engineering applications.
• SWP™ Multi-Branch Polyolefin Synthetic Pulp Hydrophilic 100% polyolefin multi-branch fiber used in paper making, wet nonwoven fabrics, cement, coatings and various industrial applications.
• ECORISE™ PLA Spunbond Nonwoven Plant-derived (polylactic acid) biodegradable spunbond nonwoven with industrial-compostability certifications (BPI, TUV OK compost, JBPA), used in food packaging, agricultural materials and industrial applications.
• ECORISE™ Home-Compostable Spunbond Nonwoven Home-compostable PLA-based spunbond nonwoven that decomposes at approximately 28°C in home composting environments, extending biodegradable packaging and nonwoven applications beyond industrial composting.
• MR™ Chemical Recycling Technology Chemical recycling process that recovers manufacturing waste powder and end-of-life MR™ lenses and converts them back into new MR™ ophthalmic lens material, enabling a circular economy across the eyeglass lens value chain.
• VECTRON™ T500 Indoor Residual Spray WHO-prequalified indoor residual spray (IRS) for malaria vector control featuring TENEBENAL™, the world's first meta-diamide active ingredient (IRAC Group 30), with non-repellent, odorless and stainless formulation and low mammalian toxicity.
• Super-Bond™ Dental Adhesive 4-META/MMA-TBB dental adhesive resin offering adhesion to tooth material, dental alloys and ceramics, used for stabilizing mobile teeth, direct resin-bonded bridges, and bracket/prosthesis adhesion.
• KULZER Dental Materials, Instruments and 3D Processing Dental materials brand under Mitsui Chemicals Group providing dental materials, instruments and digital 3D processing services through Kulzer Dental Materials (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in China.
• Opulent™ Heat-Resistant Release Film Heat-resistant release film for FPC (flexible printed circuits), rigid-flex circuits, advanced composite materials and semiconductor packaging, produced by the ICT Materia subsidiary.
• SOLAR ASCE™ Solar Cell Encapsulant Solar cell encapsulant film with high transparency, flexibility, adhesion, tensile strength and weatherability for photovoltaic module manufacturing.
• Mitsui Masking Tape™ Surface Protection Tape Surface protection tape for stainless steel, aluminum, coated steel and other surfaces during processing and transport, distributed via the ICT Materia subsidiary.
• MintRow™ Heat-Resistant Release Film Heat-resistant release film for the semiconductor molding process, produced by the ICT Materia subsidiary.
• Separator SP-PET™ Silicone-Coated PET Release Film Silicone-coated PET release film for ceramic capacitor manufacturing, LCD components, semiconductor boards, labels and nameplates, distributed via the ICT Materia subsidiary.
• KOC/KR Mid-to-High Refractive Index Lens Materials Mid-to-high refractive index ophthalmic lens material for the Chinese market (produced by ML TECH), with KR variant offering UV and blue-light protection.
• RAV 7™ Series Low Refractive Index Lens Low-refractive-index (1.51) ophthalmic lens offering UV400 protection, neutral color, excellent Abbe number and high impact resistance.
• SunSensors™ Photochromic Lenses Photochromic lenses that change color in response to UV exposure to control light transmission.
• Do Green™ Plant-Derived Lens Material Eco-friendly high-refractive-index lens material using plant-derived raw materials in the vision care materials business.
• ECONYKOL™ Plant-Based Polyol Plant-based polyol for polyurethane applications including flexible foam, rigid foam, elastomers and coatings.
• TAFNEX™ Polyolefin Spunbond Nonwoven Polyolefin-based spunbond nonwoven for filter materials, civil engineering and geotextile applications.
• QUON™ Sustainable Polymer Solution Sustainable polymer solution showcased at K2025 for sustainability-focused industrial buyers.
• NAGORI™ Sustainable Polymer Solution Sustainable polymer solution showcased at K2025 for sustainability-focused industrial buyers.
• NEXTYOL™ Sustainable Polymer Solution Sustainable polymer solution showcased at K2025 for sustainability-focused industrial buyers.
• XDI (meta-Xylylene Diisocyanate) Production Capacity Expansion Special isocyanate (meta-Xylylene Diisocyanate) used as a building block for high-refractive index ophthalmic lenses, non-yellowing coatings, food packaging adhesives, solar cell coatings and microcapsules; the Omuta Works capacity was expanded by 20% from September 2025.
• Kumho Mitsui Chemicals MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate) Monomeric MDI, modified MDI and commodity polymeric MDI manufactured by the Kumho Mitsui Chemicals 50/50 JV at Yeosu, South Korea; capacity expanded to 610,000 tons/year from September 2024; used in automotive parts, elastic fibers, synthetic leather and insulation materials.
• NS Solutions Supply Chain Optimization Partnership Digital supply chain optimization service for Mitsui Chemicals production sites, applying NS Solutions' mathematical optimization algorithms to production scheduling, inventory allocation and multi-product mix management.

Quantifiable outcome

• NeoContrast(TM) lens improved contrast sensitivity and visual reaction speed in controlled studies with normal healthy subjects and professional baseball players. Over 90% of stadium spectators reported clearer vision.
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NS Solutions Corporation (NSSOL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2025Mitsui Chemicals and NSSOL launched a collaboration to improve operational efficiency and implement advanced decision-making in the supply chain using NSSOL's mathematical optimization algorithms. PoC at Mitsui Chemicals sites showed potential business improvements worth hundreds of millions of yen per site annually, with group-wide benefits of several billion yen. Study began fall 2024, targeting production and inventory management for resin products.
• Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 202450-50 joint venture Kumho Mitsui Chemicals manufactures and sells MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) for polyurethane. Plant in Yeosu, South Korea. Capacity increased from 410,000 to 610,000 tons/year from September 2024. JV also installing recycling facilities to reuse manufacturing by-products as raw materials.
• Wholly-owned subsidiary establishmentcoreOthers · 1 April 2024Mitsui Chemicals established Mitsui Chemicals ICT Materia, Inc. (ICTM) as 100% subsidiary in April 2024. Film solutions company specializing in ICT field. 350 employees, 350 million yen capital. Produces ICROS(TM) Tape, Mitsui Masking Tape(TM), MintRow(TM), Opulent(TM), SOLAR ASCE(TM). Affiliates in Taiwan (Mitsui ICT Functional Sheet) and Malaysia (MC TOHCELLO, MCTI SCIENTEX SOLAR).
• Yonex Co., Ltd.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 January 2024Yonex adopted Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials' ECORISE(TM) PLA spunbond nonwoven as sustainable packaging for tennis rackets, replacing nylon cases. Embossing used for Yonex logo and ultrasonic welding for bags without pigments or adhesives. Global rollout starting February 2024.
• Asahi Kasei CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2023Joint incorporation-type demerger created Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials Co., Ltd. (October 2023), combining nonwovens businesses of both parents. Mitsui Chemicals 60.62%, Asahi Kasei 39.38%. Capital 500 million yen. Targets global nonwovens market leadership combining Mitsui Chemicals' ECORISE(TM) PLA and Asahi Kasei's fiber technologies.
• IBM Japan, Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 13 September 2023Joint DX initiative combining Microsoft Azure OpenAI GPT with IBM Watson enterprise AI platform for new application discovery from Mitsui Chemicals products. Achieved 10x dictionary volume increase, 3x extraction efficiency improvement, and 2x new applications discovered. IBM Watson analyzes big data (patents, news, social media) after creating product dictionaries; GPT adds generation, response, extraction, and summarization capabilities.
• SUN MEDICAL CO., LTD. and SHOFU INC.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2023Three-way partnership: SUN MEDICAL produces Super-Bond(TM) dental adhesive (4-META/MMA-TBB resin technology); SHOFU established Shofu Dental Brasil to distribute Super-Bond(TM) in Brazil from June 2023; Mitsui Chemicals involved as parent company of the technology ecosystem. Export already to US, Europe, China, and South Korea.
• IVCC (Innovative Vector Control Consortium)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023Mitsui Chemicals Agro's VECTRON(TM) T500 (malaria vector control product containing TENEBENAL(TM)) prequalified by WHO with support from IVCC. IVCC is a Product Development Partnership established 2005 with initial funding from Gates Foundation, working to accelerate development of new public health insecticides.
• MMAG Co. Ltd. (merged into Mitsui Chemicals Agro)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2023MMAG Co. Ltd. merged into Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc. (renamed Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions, Inc. from March 2023). Acquisition completed post-integration. Utsunomiya Chemical Industry also merged into MC Crop & Life Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Korea subsidiary rebranded as Mitsui Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions Korea Co., Ltd. Strengthens crop protection and biological solutions R&D.
• Coburn Technologies, Inc. (acquired by SDC Technologies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2022SDC Technologies, Inc. (100% owned by Mitsui Chemicals) acquired Coburn Technologies, Inc. (Connecticut, US) to integrate lens processing equipment with SDC's coating technologies. Coburn has 65 years of history producing lens processing/coating equipment, consumables, and optometry equipment. Combined company offers full lens value chain solutions.
• Teijin Limited (帝人)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2022Mitsui Chemicals and Teijin began joint market development for biomass-derived bisphenol A (BPA) and biomass polycarbonate (PC) resin. Mitsui Chemicals supplies ISCC PLUS certified biomass BPA produced via mass balance method at its Osaka plant. Teijin uses biomass BPA to produce ISCC PLUS certified biomass PC resin as the first Japanese company to do so. Both companies target carbon neutrality and GHG reduction across the product lifecycle.
• Workday, Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2021Mitsui Chemicals deployed Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) as a unified group-wide HR platform covering headquarters and 94 consolidated affiliates (approximately 18,000 employees). Platform went live February 2023. Serves as key talent strategy infrastructure for VISION 2030, enabling unified talent management, career path visualization, and human capital data disclosure.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Lanxess AG: German specialty chemicals company focused on high-performance materials, additives, and consumer protection. Overlaps with Mitsui Chemicals in rubber/elastomers (EPDM), engineering plastics, and specialty intermediates for automotive and electronics customers.

Direct peers

• Asahi Kasei Corporation: Diversified Japanese chemical manufacturer with materials, homes, and healthcare divisions. Already a JV partner (Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials with 60.62% / 39.38% structure) for nonwovens, indicating deep operational and product overlap in elastomers, plastics, and specialty materials.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation: Japan's largest diversified chemical company with overlapping portfolio in performance polymers, specialty chemicals, industrial gases, and healthcare materials. Competes directly with Mitsui Chemicals across automotive, electronics, and healthcare end-markets.
• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. Major Japanese diversified chemical company with comparable portfolio across petrochemicals, plastics, IT-related materials, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Direct peer in scale and product breadth as one of Japan's leading chemical manufacturers competing in similar end-markets.
• Teijin Limited: Japanese specialty materials company active in aramid fibers, polycarbonate resins, and healthcare. Already a strategic partner with Mitsui Chemicals on biomass BPA and polycarbonate resin, indicating direct portfolio overlap in polycarbonate, films, and high-performance materials.
• Covestro AG: Leading polymer materials company specializing in polyurethanes (MDI, TDI), polycarbonates, and coatings. Directly comparable to Mitsui Chemicals in polyurethane raw materials (Kumho Mitsui MDI JV), engineering plastics (ARLEN™), and coating raw materials.
• Toray Industries, Inc. Japanese specialty materials and chemicals company with strong position in fibers, resins, films, and carbon fiber composites. Competes with Mitsui Chemicals in engineering plastics, films, and specialty polymers for automotive and electronics applications.

Broad incumbents

• Dow Inc. Global diversified chemical manufacturer with strong positions in packaging plastics, performance materials, and industrial intermediates. Overlaps with Mitsui Chemicals in polyolefins, polyurethane systems, and plastics for packaging and automotive end-markets.
• Evonik Industries AG: German specialty chemicals company active in additives, coatings, and high-performance polymers including polyamide 12 and specialty elastomers. Competes with Mitsui Chemicals in specialty additives, polyurethane raw materials, and high-performance engineering plastics.
• BASF SE: World's largest chemical company with comprehensive portfolio across chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, and agricultural solutions. Operates across virtually all of Mitsui Chemicals' product categories at a much larger global scale, serving as the dominant broad incumbent in specialty and commodity chemicals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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