Daikin Industries, Ltd. is a Japan-based multinational best known for air conditioning systems and a significant player in fluorine chemistry. Its chemical business develops and manufactures fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, fluorinated coatings and additives, and refrigerants for industrial and specialty applications.
Daikin’s materials are used in demanding environments, including automotive seals and hoses, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, chemical processing, wire and cable insulation, and corrosion-resistant and barrier coatings. The company operates manufacturing, compounding, and technical centers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, supported by R&D focused on advanced fluoromaterials and lower–global warming potential refrigerants to meet performance and regulatory requirements.