List of Products to Contribute to SDGs

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List of Products to Contribute to SDGs

Updated in July 4, 2024

SDGs / List of Products to Contribute to SDGs

SDGs (17Goals)	Deprtment	Product Name	Use/Application	Effects
Electronics & Innovative Products
	Functional Ceramics Dept.	ALONBRIGHT	Phosphor for LEDs	A phosphor for white LEDs used in LED TV backlights and various types of LED lighting that helps to significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
	Functional Ceramics Dept.	Silicon nitride	Bearing for wind power generation	Because of its durability, when used in bearings, the maintenance burden is greatly reduced. Its use in bearings installed in places where maintenance is difficult, such as offshore wind power generation, is spreading.
	Functional Ceramics Dept.	Molded BN product	LED manufacturing equipment	Used in LED chip manufacturing equipment as an excellent, easy to cast insulation material.
	Advanced Specialty Materials Dept.	Spherical fusedsilica filler	Semiconductor encapsulant fillers	An incombustible filler with form- and size-modified particles that is mixed into the encapsulant used for semiconductors. Capable of protecting circuits from temperature fluctuations, it can be used to reduce the need for hazardous flame retardants.
	Advanced Specialty Materials Dept.	Spherical alumina	LiB	When filled in a resin as heat conductive filler, the product dissipates heat from the in-vehicle LiB and produces the effect of prolonging the life of the battery.
	Special Conductive Materials Dept.	Acetylene black	Lithium ion secondary battery (conductive aid (positive electrode / negative electrode activator))	Used as a conductive aid for cathode /anode materials of lithium ion secondary batteries. The product is made from ultra-high purity carbon black and contributes to improving the safety and reliability of lithium ion secondary batteries.
	Special Conductive Materials Dept.	Acetylene black	Long distance high voltage transmission cable	Used as a high-purity conductive material for the semiconductive layers that make up buried cables and submarine cables. The product has the effect of transmitting power more safely and contributes to the stable supply of electricity and the spread of clean energy.
	Electronic Products Dept.	AN plate, SN plate, ALSINK	Rolling stock, industrial instruments, electric and hybrid vehicles	Ceramic-based electronic circuit substrates with superior heat dispersion capabilities that, when used in such components as inverters and drive transistors, facilitate downsizing while ensuring greater reliability and superior energy efficiency.
	Electronic Products Dept.	HITTPLATE	Electronic circuit substrates for air conditioners and automotive parts	An electronic circuit substrate used in invertors that effectively disperses the high heat emitted by the elements such as transistors to protect electronic circuits and facilitates their downsizing while enhancing energy efficiency.
	Electronic Products Dept.	HITTPLATE	Electronic circuit substrates for LEDs	Electronic circuit substrates that help improve LED luminous efficiency by effectively dissipating the heat generated during use.
	Electronic Products Dept.	Thermally conductive sheets, heat dissipation spacer	Automotive parts, smartphones and tablets	Silicone materials packed with ceramic filler that boast high thermal conductivity for use in hybrid and electric vehicles as power semiconductor heat dissipaters, facilitating the downsizing of automotive parts and enhancing their energy efficiency.
	High Functional Adhesive Materials Dept.	HARDLOC (SGA)	Metal adhesion (alternative for welding)	The demand for joining dissimilar materials such as CFRTP, aluminum, iron and the like has been increasing.　Adhesive bonding satisfies this requirement and contributes to energy saving in the process.
	High Functional Adhesive Materials Dept.	VINI-TAPE	Adhesive tape for electrical insulation	It is attempted to reduce the environmental burden and improve the working environment by replacing the adhesive material with a lower-VOC (volatile organic solvent) product.
	High Functional Adhesive Materials Dept.	CARALYAN TAPE (Tape for packaging)	Packing	By using a rubber-based hot-melt adhesive in which no organic solvent is used, the environmental burden and working environment are improved.
Life Innovation
	Vaccines Dept.	Influenza vaccine	Prevention of influenza infection	The vaccination contributes to the prevention of influenza infection.
	POCT（Point of Care Testing） Dept.	Quick diagnosis kit of influenza virus	Quick diagnosis of influenza virus	The kit allows a quick detection of influenza virus antigen type A or type B through a simple procedure, and can be used to assist diagnosis in clinical practice.
	POCT（Point of Care Testing） Dept.	COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) rapid test kits	COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) rapid testing	Rapidly detects COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) antigens using a simple procedure and can be used as a diagnostic aid at point-of-care sites.
	Diagnostics Reagents Dept.	Reagent for measurement of C-reactive protein (CRP)	Measurement of C-reactive protein (CRP)	The reagent can be used to determine the severity of disease, treatment effect, etc., by measuring the concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) that appears in blood in many inflammatory diseases.
	Diagnostics Reagents Dept.	Reagent for measurement of small, dense LDL-cholesterol	Measurement of small, dense LDL-cholesterol	The product is used as a risk marker for heart disease and coronary artery disease which are difficult to evaluate with the conventional LDL cholesterol.
Elastomers & Infrastructure Solutions
	Elastomers Dept.	Chloroprene rubber	Solar power gasket, anti-vibration rubber for wind power generator	Due to its flame resistance and ability to control vibrations, this product is used in gaskets for solar cells installed on housing rooftops and vibration insulation rubber for wind turbine nacelles (covers that house power generation components).
	Elastomers Dept.	Chloroprene rubber	Rubber parts for automobiles and vehicles	The product is used in air suspensions, joint boots, rack and pinion boots, and power steering hoses, brake hoses and dustproof caps which require oil resistance and aging resistance. It supports the automobile industry.
	Elastomers Dept.	Chloroprene latex	Aqueous adhesive	This product can achieve replacement of chloroprene-based adhesive solvents from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to aqueous solutions, thereby helping reduce environmental burdens and improve the workplace environment.
	Elastomers Dept.	Chloroprene rubber	Rubber support for bridge	CR products are 100 times more ozone resistant than natural rubber (NR) products. They achieve a long-life rubber support with excellent weather resistance and safety.
	Elastomers Dept.	Chloroprene latex	Gloves	There is a concern that natural rubber (NR) for rubber gloves contains protein may cause allergies. As CR does not contain protein and has a similar performance to NR, it has been adopted for surgical, inspection, and industrial gloves. Denka has also recently succeeded in developing a new type of CR latex, which does not require vulcanization accelerators, another potential causal element of allergies.
	Elastomers Dept.	DENKA ER	Turbo hose	DENKA ER used in the hose attached to the turbocharger, which reduce automobile CO₂ emissions, contributes to global warming mitigation measures through the realization of low fuel consumption vehicles.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	EIEN	Embedded concrete molds, radioactive waste containers	Incorporating special cement additives, EIEN can densify the internal structure of concrete by reacting with carbonate ions. In addition to absorbing CO₂ during production, by helping prolong the lives of buildings it reduces the need for CO₂-emitting demolition and construction processes.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	SUICOM	Vegetation block, foundation block	During production, SUICOM absorbs CO₂, working to harden concrete through the carbonization of a special cement additive made using slaked lime, which generates no CO₂ even at the raw material stage. SUICOM thus contributes significantly to CO₂ reduction throughout its life cycle.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	Σ	Concrete piles, propulsive pipes, box culverts, high-strength piles, pillars for buildings, concrete secondary products, cast-in-place concrete	Σ: These products effectively utilize industrial byproducts emitted from steelworks and thermal power generation plants as raw materials.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	Σ1000,2000	Concrete piles, propulsive pipes, box culverts, high-strength piles, pillars for buildings, concrete secondary products, cast-in-place concrete	Σ1000, 2000: When supplemented with Σ1000 and 2000, high-strength concrete can be made through steam curing. These products also perform well with blast furnace cement made of recycled steel slag. Concrete made of blast furnace cement supplemented with Σ1000 realizes approximately 40% or lower CO₂ emissions intensity than autoclave cured cement.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	Σ80N	Concrete piles, propulsive pipes, box culverts, high-strength piles, pillars for buildings, concrete secondary products, cast-in-place concrete	Σ80N: Σ80N reduces high-strength concrete’s CO₂ emissions intensity by more than 30%. Moreover, the concrete produced boasts superior abrasion resistance and durability and can be recycled multiple times.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	F-DAC	Additive used for vibrating compaction	F-DAC is product effectively utilizes the industrial byproducts of steelworks and thermal power generation plants as raw materials.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	FINE CSA	Additive used for vibrating compaction	F-DAC and FINE-CSA help shorten time required for the pre-curing and steam curing processes, thereby contributing to the reduction of CO₂ emissions. It also performs well with blast furnace cement. When this product is added to blast furnace cement, its CO₂ emissions intensity is approximately 40% or lower than steam cured cement.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	NATMIC	Shotcrete (high strength and low dust generation)	This product effectively utilizes industrial byproducts emitted from steelworks and thermal power generation plants as raw materials. NATMIC hardens quickly and thus is used as a shotcrete for tunnel construction. It also performs well with blast furnace cement made with recycled steel slag. When this product is added into blast furnace cement, the resulting concrete’s CO₂ emissions intensity is approximately 50% lower than that of other types of concrete supplemented with the product.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	Clear shot method, NATMIC L-AF, H-AF	Tunnel shotcrete	Used as low dust spraying concrete. As low-alkaline concrete with quick strength development, the product improves the working environment in the tunnel. It reduces the bouncing back of dust and concrete generated during spraying work and material loss.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	Electrochemical repair	Countermeasure against concrete deterioration due to neutralization and salt damage, etc., Denka TECHNOCRETE System	Desalination (electrochemical repair) is an environment-friendly repair method capable of reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 30% compared with conventional surface repair methods. Moreover, a surface coating applied after a repair reduces the need for future repairs as well as CO₂ emissions over a structure’s useful life.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	SUPER CEMENT	Emergency repair of roads, railways, airports, etc.	This ultra-quick-hardening concrete gains practical strength over a short time period, helping to restore the transportation infrastructure quickly at times of emergency.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	F-DAC, B-FORM	Concrete secondary products	Facilitating the hardening and solidification of concrete, this cement additive shortens curing time while reducing fuel use, thereby enhancing production efficiency and cost effectiveness.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	SUQCEM	Concrete precast products	An ultrahigh-strength fiber-reinforced concrete that significantly reduces construction expenses and life cycle costs by facilitating the construction of lighter, stronger structures.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	ES, ES-L	Ground injection / liquefaction countermeasures	Highly-durable cement-based quick setting material. The material accelerates the setting and hardening of cement during the ground injection work.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	Colloidal Super	Ground injection / liquefaction countermeasures	Boasting high strength and durability as well as excellent permeability, this superfine powder cement additive is used in terrestrial grouting work.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	S-PACK	Ground injection / liquefaction countermeasures	A grout additive used as the primary injection material in the dual-tube double packer grouting method aimed at stabilizing ground, preventing water intrusion and countering soil liquefaction.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	CG1000, CG2000 SR-LG, method	Backfill grout injection in tunnels	Caking material with plasticity that can be pumped over long distances for filling cavities in tunnels and grounds.
	Special Cement Additives Dept.	FASTRONG	Precast concrete	Contribute to carbon reduction during concrete manufacturing process by reducing the curing time and temperature and using supplementary cementitious materials such as GGBS and fly-ash, which are generated from steel plant and tharmal plant.
	Water&Agri-Products Department	Azumin	Fertilizers, Soil Amendments	Acts on both soil and crops, contributing to increased yields and improved quality. For the soil, Azumin enhances the ability to retain fertilizer components. For the crops, Azumin promotes root growth, improves tolerance to environmental changes, and promotes healthy growth.
	Water&Agri-Products Department	Humic Substances-Based Products	Biostimulants	By drawing out the natural power inherent in plants, these products positively impact stress tolerance, yield, and quality. It contributes to mitigating the impact of global food shortages and agricultural damage caused by climate change. Healthy growth leads to reduced use of chemical pesticides and lowers the environmental impact.
	Water&Agri-Products Department	Lime Nitrogen	Fertilizers, Pesticides	Lime Nitrogen can help reduce nitrate-nitrogen pollution in groundwater due to its nitrification inhibition effect, contributing to a reduction in environmental impact. In rice paddies, after harvesting, the amount of methane emitted from the paddies in spring can be suppressed by the effect of promoting the ripening of rice straw.
	Inorganic Products Dept.	Synthetic flux	Desulfurization agent, deoxidizer	Product lineup includes Eco FLUX, which contains no fluorine.
	Inorganic Products Dept.	DENKA ALCEN	Automobile (catalyst holder), materials for heating furnace, industrial furnace	(Use for automobiles) Used as a raw material for ceramic catalyst carriers to clean automobile exhaust gas and for a holding material to protect filters from high heat and vibrations specific to automobiles, the product can contribute to reducing the environmental burden of exhaust gas. (Use for refractory) Used as a heat insulating material for furnaces, and because of its lower density, lighter weight and lower thermal conductivity than refractory bricks, the product can contribute to weight reduction and energy saving of the furnace as a whole.
	Inorganic Products Dept.	Alumina cement	Steelmaking and refining of non-ferrous metals	Boasting superior heat resistance, this product is used in fire-resistant materials for such equipment as steel ladles, helping enhance their heat insulating properties.
	Environment Materials Dept.	TOYODRAIN	Corrugated pipe for civil engineering and agriculture	Used in civil engineering and farmland development, the product contributes to an effective use of water resources.
	Environment Materials Dept.	RaRaSui	Underground irrigation system	An underground irrigation system that enables optimal water level adjustment for agricultural crops. Integrated use of water tanks, drain outlets, and corrugated pipes “TOYODRAIN” makes it possible to turn paddy fields into crop fields and universal use and allow direct sowing by optimizing water management.
Polymer Solutions
	Performance Plastics Dept.	CLEAREN	Food packaging materials	Adding CLEAREN to polystyrene effectively enhances its strength. Especially in the case of recycled PS, which is prone to property degradation, it becomes less prone to cracking, ensuring safety and reliability. In shrink films, it is used for thin film formation and low-density films, contributing to label downsizing and recycling.
	Performance Plastics Dept.	AS, MS and other transparent resins	Water bottle, tableware, cutlery	The products are lighter and harder to be broken than glass and reduces transportation cost. So they provide food containers and tableware with higher safety. It also ensures food safety in terms of hygiene.
	Performance Plastics Dept.	AS, MS and other transparent resins	Sheets to prevent droplet infections	With high transparency and lighter weight than glasses or acrylic resins, our transparent resins are widely used to contribute to hygienic lives in various ways, including prevention of viral droplets infections.
	Performance Plastics Dept.	Chemical-resistant ABS	Kitchen, bathroom, toilet equipment, etc.	Chemical-resistant ABS is resistant to detergents and disinfectants and contributes to a hygienic lifestyle.
	Performance Plastics Dept.	DENKA IP	Automotive applications	By improving heat resistance of ASA, Denka IP can promote paintless automotive parts, which contributes to reduce burden on the wastewater treatment.
	Performance Plastics Dept.	DENKA IP	Automotive applications	The product can remove residual volatiles, excellent in low VOC, and contributes to the creation of vehicles with an environmentally friendly interior.
	Performance Plastics Dept.	DENKA IP	Automotive applications	Denka IP® helps designing high heat resistance ABS/ASA with improved flow rate. Better flowability contributes to make automotive parts thinner, which leads to reduction of waste generation.
	Performance Plastics Dept.	MS resin	LCD TV	MS resin, which is used in the light guide plate of edge-lit TVs, can be made thinner due to having less moisture absorption and deformation compared to PMMA, which contributes to reduced resin usage and waste generation.
	Styrene & Acetyl Chemicals Dept.	DENKA POVAL	Soil improvement	The product contributes to increased crop yield by promoting soil granulation of agricultural land soil.
	Styrene & Acetyl Chemicals Dept.	DENKA POVAL	Oil and gas fields Special additives for drilling	Improving efficiency to increase productivity in the energy industry
	Household Packaging Materials Dept.	BOPS Oil-resistant sheet	Food packaging materials	Food containers using this sheet have good oil resistance and can be used for many fatty foods, contributing to improved convenience.
	Household Packaging Materials Dept.	BOPS Oil-resistant sheet	Food packaging materials	Food containers using this sheet have good heat resistance and fitting property, and the number of foods that can be heated in a microwave oven increases, contributing to the improvement of convenience.
	Household Packaging Materials Dept.	BOPS High strength thin-wall sheet (Eco-Clear)	Food packaging materials	Food containers using this sheet are lightweight and contribute to the reduction of CO₂ emissions and waste by reducing its wall thickness strength.
	Toyokalon Dept.	Toyokalon	Raw yarn for hair products	As a manufacturer of raw yarn that meets various fashion needs for wigs and hairpieces, it helps women get ahead in society by improving their quality of life.