Kao Chemicals is the chemical business of the Kao Group, supplying oleochemical-based and specialty ingredients for personal care, home care, and industrial applications. Its portfolio includes fatty alcohols and acids, glycerin, surfactants (such as ethoxylates and ester quats), tertiary amines and quaternary ammonium compounds, alongside other functional additives used in hair and skin care, fabric and dish care, and institutional and industrial cleaning.
The company operates production and technical centers in Europe and Asia and serves global consumer-goods and industrial markets. Key application areas include cosmetics and personal care, detergents and cleaners, and related performance-chemical uses.
