Business fields
Discover our solution portfolio. Created to respond to market needs and provide new forms of value to products that embody innovation and environmental awareness.
Aroma Chemicals
Combining science and creativity, Kao provides a range of advanced Aroma Chemical solutions for the fragrance and flavour industries. Our premium ingredients form the foundation of countless fragrance and flavour creations.
Asphalt
We develop and manufacture advanced surfactants that play a key role in improving the durability and lifespan of newly constructed roads and highways, as well as products and innovative technologies used for the preservation of pavements, ensuring the longevity of the infrastructure investments.
Construction
We develop and manufacture advanced surfactants that play a key role in improving the durability and lifespan of newly constructed roads and highways, as well as products and innovative technologies used for the preservation of pavements, ensuring the longevity of the infrastructure investments.
Fertilizers
We are leading the way in advanced chemical products for the fertilizer industry with innovative additives and anti-caking agents. A new era in crop nutrition.
Fragrance
We strive to improve industry practices by applying safe and smart chemistry in harmony with the environment, actively promoting the use of biodegradable ingredients from renewable sources and alternative technologies for delivering fragrances with a long-lasting and sustainable effect.
Industrial Fluids & Lubricants
Our products are used in different areas of application like rolling oils, hydraulic oils, metal cleaners and conveyor belt lubricants. Most product know-how is contained in the field of water miscible metalworking fluids.
Laundry & Cleaning
We provide experience and know-how in the creation and development of surfactant cleaning solutions that provide value for home care, industrial and institutional industries.
Mineral Flotation
Enhancing mineral flotation: optimizing yields and improving purity with cost-effective solutions for the global mining industry.
Oleochemicals
Developing oleochemicals derivatives crafted to elevate the performance of the personal care, hygiene and fabric softener products available in the market.
Personal Care
A wide variety of hair, skin and oral care formulations that combine technical expertise with Kao’s exceptional fragrance know-how. Explore our line of surfactant ingredients, including those in skincare, and discover how our formulations redefine standards in the personal care chemicals industry.
Printing
From advanced inks, to toners, resins and pigment dispersions of superior quality, Kao is at the forefront of innovation in chemical solutions for the printing industry.
