ADEKA Corporation (legal name: ADEKA株式会社) is a Japan-based chemical and food manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1917, the company operates globally, supplying specialty materials and ingredients to industrial and consumer supply chains.
Its Chemicals segment focuses on polymer additives (such as antioxidants and light/heat stabilizers), flame-retardant and other functional additives, surfactants and lubricants, and materials for electronics and information technology used in semiconductor and display manufacturing. The Foods segment provides edible oils and fats, margarines, shortenings, and related emulsified products for bakery and confectionery applications. ADEKA serves the plastics, packaging, automotive, electronics, and food industries through a network of manufacturing, R&D, and sales sites across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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