Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world. The Chemical Business offers an array of products including oleo chemicals and derivatives, surfactants, high-performance polymers, and fragrances. It continues to grow by developing and supplying industrial products to a wide range of businesses both globally and within the Kao Group. Paper and pulp, food, pharmaceuticals, civil engineering and construction, information materials, and electronics are among the many industries our products support.