Shikoku Kasei Holdings

Shikoku Kasei Holdings is a Japanese chemical manufacturer that provides advanced materials and fine chemicals for various industrial and life science applications. The company is a leading producer of imidazole derivatives, which serve as critical intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and as curing agents for epoxy resins. In the healthcare sector, they also manufacture chlorinated isocyanurates used for water purification and sanitization under the Neo-Chlor brand. Their Life Science business segment integrates these chemical technologies to address global needs in health, hygiene, and environmental protection. Following a transition to a holding company structure in 2023, the firm continues to expand its global footprint in the specialty chemicals market.