KAO PLASTICIZER (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

Company Type

KAO PLASTICIZER (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD is a manufacturer (factory).

Company Profile

KAO PLASTICIZER (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD is a chemical manufacturing company based in Malaysia. It is a subsidiary of the globally renowned Kao Corporation of Japan, operating under its Chemical Business division. The company specializes in the production of plasticizers and other oleochemical products, serving various industries both domestically in Malaysia and across the international market.

Parent Company

The company is part of the Kao Corporation, a leading Japanese multinational company active in the chemical and cosmetics sectors. This affiliation ensures adherence to high Japanese standards of quality, safety, and environmental management, guided by the corporate philosophy of the "Kao Way."

Core Business and Products

The primary business is the manufacturing of high-quality plasticizers. These products are essential additives used to increase the flexibility, durability, and workability of polymers, particularly PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride).

Key products include:

Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP)

Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)

Other specialty plasticizers

Applications for these products are found in:

Electrical wires and cables

Synthetic leather and tarpaulins

Flooring materials

Films and sheets

Automotive parts

Location

The manufacturing plant is strategically located in the Prai Industrial Estate in Penang, Malaysia, which is a major industrial zone with excellent access to port and logistics facilities.

Key Highlights

Established: The company was founded in 1973, giving it decades of experience and a strong presence in the Southeast Asian chemical industry.

Quality Standards: The facility operates with a strong commitment to quality and environmental protection, typically holding certifications such as ISO 9001 for Quality Management and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management.

PRODUCTS OF KAO PLASTICIZER (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

PLASTICIZERS

- Trimellitate plasticizers (Brand name: TRIMEX) for heat-resistant PVC applications.

- Specialty plasticizers for various industrial uses.

OLEOCHEMICALS

FATTY ACIDS

- Stearic Acid

- Palmitic Acid

- Myristic Acid

- Lauric Acid

- Oleic Acid

FATTY ALCOHOLS

- Cetyl Alcohol

- Stearyl Alcohol

- Cetostearyl Alcohol

- Behenyl Alcohol

- Lauryl Alcohol

GLYCERINE

- Refined Glycerine (High purity, typically 99.7%)

FATTY AMINES

- Primary, secondary, and tertiary amines derived from fatty acids.

SURFACTANTS

ANIONIC SURFACTANTS

- Alkyl Ether Sulfates (e.g., Sodium Laureth Sulfate)

- Alpha Olefin Sulfonates

- Alkyl Phosphates

NONIONIC SURFACTANTS

- Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates

- Polyoxyethylene Alkyl Ethers

- Sorbitan Esters

CATIONIC SURFACTANTS

- Quaternary Ammonium Salts

- Dialkyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride

AMPHOTERIC SURFACTANTS

- Alkyl Dimethyl Amine Oxides

- Betaine-type Surfactants