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Basic Policy and Action Objectives
Basic Policy
As a member of the Japan Responsible CareCouncil, Tokuyama Corporation carries out
Responsible Care activities that protect the environment and preserve safety and healththroughout the entire chemical cycle-from development to manufacturing, distribution, use,
final consumption and disposal. Our social mission is to aggressively tackle and solve environmental issues in particular, which will in turndrive sustainable corporate development. Basedon this recognition, we are promoting environmental management, which is a management
method that emphasizes the environment, in allof our business activities, including development, manufacturing and sales.

Action Objectives
1. To promote environmental protection.
To employ environmental management systems inaccordance with ISO14001 and reduce environmental
impact.

2. To faithfully observe laws and regulations.
To faithfully observe international rules, domestic
laws and regulations, and industry standards.
To thoroughly practice internal export control rules.

3. To promote energy conservation and curb
global warming.
To achieve the lowest unit energy consumption in
the industry for all of our products.
To improve 1990 unit energy consumption by 15%
by 2005.

4. To promote resource recycling and work
toward reduction of and proper
management of waste materials.

Responsible Care Promotion Organization

5. To promote safety, disaster prevention,
and workers' health and safety.

RC Committee
Assessment and Decision-Making Bodies
Assessment Bodies
Product Assessment
Committee(Labeling and Information
Assessment Sub-Committee)

Environmental Measures
Committee
Safety Measures
Committee
Internal Export Control
Committee

RC Research Laboratory

RC Administration Division(Supporting body)(Secretariat)

RC : Responsible Care

To promote material recycling and thermal recyclingof resources.
To promote office paper reduction.
To increase effective waste utilization ratio to 91%
by 2005.

To aim for zero accidents and disasters based on theprinciple of personal safety and personal
responsibility.
To ensure a comfortable work environment andpreserve safety and health.

6. To ensure strict product safety standards.
To provide products that have little impact on theenvironment and can be used safely.
To provide appropriate information on how to use
products properly, precautions, etc.

7. To deepen our trusting relationship withsociety.
To disclose information regarding Tokuyama's
activities in the areas of safety measurements.
To actively carry out dialogue with local communities.

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Promoting environmental management
to establish a corporate presencein the recycle-oriented society to comeCompanies in the chemical industry have long
been providing essential materials for sustaining
and enriching our lives. On the other hand, consideration to prevent the occurrence of environmental and human health problems over the entire chemical substance life cycle, from distribution to use, recovery and disposal, is imperative toour business activities.
From this viewpoint, Tokuyama has participatedin the Japan Responsible Care Council since its
inauguration in 1995. We pledged to adopt
Responsible Care, and have initiated aggressive
Responsible Care activities that extend beyond
conventional environmental and health issues.
The concept of "Environmental Management" isat the core of the managerial strategies in our
new mid-term plan that began in FY1999. We
regard environmental issues as a central themein Tokuyama's business approach that encompasses all of our business activities, from research and development, the manufacturing
process and production to sales and highlights
our social mission to aggressively tackle andsolve environmental issues, which will in turnenhance our company's value and drive corporate development.
Tokuyama has already accepted large amountsof waste from external sources that we use forcement production. In addition, another pioneering example of our environmental develop-

ment activities is the development of polyvinyl
chloride recycling technologies.
It is said that the year 2000 is the first year of the"Recycle-oriented society." In addition to theHome Appliance Recycling Law and theContainers and Packaging Recycling Law already in place, the Government of Japan enacted
six new laws, including the Basic Law for
Promotion of the Creation of a Recycle-Oriented
Society and the Green Purchasing Law.
Japan is in the process of making a swift transition to a recycle-oriented society. At Tokuyama,
our goal is to play a vital role in the circle of recycling and establish a strong presence as part ofthis society.
We publish this Responsible Care report on anannual basis in order to foster public awarenessof our environmental policies. With each year, thereport becomes fuller and more detailed, reflecting both our deepening commitment to environmental issues and our growing expertise. We
hope that your interest in and understanding ofour programs will increase and we welcome youropinions and comments.
Yuichi Miura
President
September, 2000

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Recent
Environmental Activities

Responsible
Care 2000

We are extending aggressive measures to address environmental
issues to apply to more activities and products
at all of our places of business.
Tokuyama views environmental issues as one of our most important management policies. It is acore element of our business strategy and our top managers are working hard to find resolutions.
In FY1999, the Tokuyama factory worked to receive the ISO9000s certification, and promoted thedevelopment of recycling technologies for used polyvinyl chloride at prototype plants and therecycling of waste plastic into fuel at its cement plant.

ISO14001 Certification at all Plants
In FY1998, we obtained the ISO14001 international
certificate for environmental management systems at
our Tokuyama factory and Kashima factory. Since then,we have steadily employed environmental management
systems and are tackling environmental protection.

More ISO9000s Certifications at all Plants
Tokuyama is pursuing acquisition of ISO9000s international standards for quality management systems at allof its places of business to reach new levels of productquality. In 1999, we received certifications forpolypropylene, OPP film, chemical products and polycrystalline silicon products for the Tokuyama factory.
The Kashima factory obtained ISO9001 for dental
materials.

ISO14001 Certification

Green Products
Mizutori Zosan 550 (Eco-mark approved)
The 550ml model of our Mizutori Zosan line of dehumidifiers (Mizutori Zosan
550) received the Eco-mark certification as a product made with due consideration given to the environment.
This model uses recycled resin for the main unit's plastic case, thereby
contributing to resource recycling. It also differs from conventional types in its
refill design, in which the desiccant and the case can be separated, thereby
contributing to reduction of household trash.

Mizutori Zosan 550

Plants for Recycling Waste Plastic into Fuel
Tokuyama has long exploited the advantage of having cement kilns in our
chemical factories by reusing waste materials and byproducts as raw materials and fuel for manufacturing cement. At the recycled waste plastic fuel plantcompleted in August 1999, we have been recycling waste plastic that had
previously been disposed as waste in landfills, as raw material and fuel for cement kilns. Our capacity for receiving and disposal reached 15,000 tons in
FY1999 and we plan to further increase this volume in the future.

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Waste Plastic-to-Fuel Recycling Plant

Waste Polyvinyl Chloride Recycling Plants
From April 1998, in concert with three other organizations*, Tokuyama initiatedthe development of new recycling technologies for polyvinyl chlorides, andcompleted our prototype plant inside the Tokuyama factory in July 1999. At
this plant, we are promoting the development of a system in which waste
polyvinyl chloride is degraded down for the purpose of reusing recoveredhydrochloride in the vinyl chloride monomer manufacturing process and utilizing the residue as raw fuel for the cement kiln. Prototype tests were conducted in FY1999 and continued through FY2000 in expectation of practical application at a new facility in the beginning of the 21st century.

Waste polyvinyl chloride recycling plant*Vinyl Environmental Council, Plastic Waste Management Institute Japan, and JapanPVC Environmental Affair Council.

Participation in Green Volunteers
Forests protect the natural environment and fulfill the vital role of "green dams"
that provide a stable supply of clean water. Protecting forest helps us to ensure
safe and comfortable lives. With this in mind, we support the goals of the Green
Volunteers*, which is sponsored by the Yamaguchi Prefecture Agriculture andForestry Office, and participate in their volunteer activities each year.
*Green Volunteers: An event carried out each year by the Yamaguchi Prefecture
Agriculture and Forestry Office that brings together persons involved in forestry in theupper reaches of the Nishikigawa river and persons using water in the lower reacheswith the goal of cultivating understanding and promotion of proper development offorests through forestry work experience, including pruning and thinning.

Green Volunteers

Kashima Factory Earns Award forDistinguished Service in Fire Prevention
Tokuyama's Kashima factory received an award for distinguished service infire prevention from the Kashima Southern Fire Fighting Association
Headquarters during Dangerous Goods Safety Week 2000. From its commencement of operations on 1 April 1985, we have implemented preventionof disasters caused by dangerous goods, by means of employee educationand safety measures for equipment and facilities. These achievements wererecognized by the conferment of the award, which described its efforts as "amodel of devotion to disaster prevention."

Investments for Reducing Environmental Impact
Tokuyama invested approximately JPY2.6 billion in
our environmental programs in FY1999. These included
waste water treatment facilities and disposal facilities for
specific chemical substances.
Tokuyama prepares mid-term investment plans for
reducing environmental impact and carries out investments systematically. We also evaluate and manage theeffectiveness of these investments.

Members of the Kashima factory display their award

Cumulative Environmental Investment
Billion yen

20
15
10
5
0

90 91

92 93

94

95 96

97 98

99

(FY)

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Toward the Reduction ofEnvironmental Impact
Responsible
Care 2000

Tokuyama is working to reduce environmental impact
by promoting the development and installation of facilities
that reduce SOx, NOx and other emissions.
Reducing environmental impact is one of the most important aspects of environmental
management. Tokuyama currently has a number of air, water and soil pollution prevention
measures underway.

Reduction of SOx (sulfur oxides)
SOx is emitted from boilers, kilns and dryers
when heavy oil and coal are burned. Tokuyama
is working to reduce these emissions by installing exhaust gas desulfurizers on power
plant boilers, which are the primary producers
of SOx emissions.

SOx Emissions
Amount emitted (tons/year)

25,00020,00015,00010,0005,000
071 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Reduction of NOx (nitrogen oxides)
NOx is also emitted from boilers, kilns and dryers when heavy oil and coal are burned. The primary producers of NOx emissions are power
plant boilers and cement kilns. Tokuyama hasconstructed new power plant boilers equippedwith exhaust gas denitrizers.

(FY)

NOx Emissions
Amount emitted (tons/year)

12,00010,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0

81 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
Dust Emissions

Reduction of Dust Emissions
Dust emissions result from fuel combustion at
power plants and cement kilns. Tokuyama works
to reduce emissions by equipping these facilities
with electrostatic precipitators.

(FY)

Amount emitted (tons/year)

300
250
200
150
100
50
0

81 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

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(FY)

COD Emissions

Reduction of COD (chemical oxygen demand)
Tokuyama works to prevent the pollution of factory drainage water. Tokuyama is reducing COD
emissions through various measures, including
activated sludge processing equipment for industrial drainage water containing organic substances.

Amount emitted (tons/year)

200
150
100
50
0

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Programs for Reducing Harmful Air Pollutants
The Japan Chemical Association has independently decided to and is working to reduce emissions of
12 types of harmful air pollutants. Tokuyama is also taking part in these activities. These activities
aim to reduce chemical emissions into the air in allparts of the handling process (manufacture, use,transportation, storage, consumption and disposal)
by about 30% of 1995 levels by FY1999.
Four of these substances are produced by
Tokuyama; vinyl chloride monomer, chloroform,
1.2 dichloroethane and dichloromethane. We are
reducing emission levels by carrying out investigations of the emission amounts and measures to deal
with them.

(FY)

Harmful Air Pollutant Emissions
Amount emitted (tons/year)

100
80
60
40
20
0

95

96

97

vinyl chloride monomer
chloroform

98

99

(FY)

1.2 dichloroethane
dichloromethane* Due to Tokuyama's merger with Sun Arrow Chemical in
April 1999, emissions figures also include the latter's fromthis fiscal year.

Emissions of PRTR Substances

PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers)

Amount emitted (tons/year)

Tokuyama participates in PRTR survey implemented by the Japan Chemical Association,
which are carried out annually. We work to expand the substances subject to PRTR survey, increase study accuracy and reduce emission levels. In FY1999, Tokuyama either manufactured
or used 41 of the 284 substances subject to study.

600
500
400
300
200
100
0

97

98

99

(FY)

Dioxin Countermeasures
Waste incinerators and other equipment are subject to dioxin emission regulations, andTokuyama carries out studies of actual emission
conditions, all of which have resulted in levels

below the regulated values. We will continue tomeasure and monitor dioxin emissions, and takethe most appropriate measures to deal with
them.

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Recycling
Wastes in an Open Way

Responsible
Care 2000

Contributing to the Recycle-Oriented Society
Through Our Cement Business.
At our cement factory, we are recycling resources from many waste materials and byproducts
gathered both internally and externally. Cement is a substance composed of minerals such as
limestone, clay and silica. Since many of these minerals are contained in waste materials, various
wastes can be used in cement manufacture. In addition, cement kilns capable of sustaining
intensely high temperatures between 1,000 and 1,800oC are used to completely incinerate thenon-mineral, combustible waste portions. Thus, all components of waste materials can beeffectively recycled into either thermal energy or raw materials for cement manufacture. As aresult, the cement factory is making an enormous contribution to recycling.

Accepting Waste from Outside Sources- A Huge 1.54 Million Tons in 1999

Since our cement business began some 60 years ago,
Tokuyama's cement plant has recycled large amounts ofindustrial wastes and byproducts generated both internally and externally. We receive slag from the steel industry, as well as coal ash, sludge and incinerator ash,which are used for material recycling, while used tires
and waste plastics are used for thermal recycling. The
total amount of recycled wastes and byproducts in
FY1999 was 1.77 million tons, which includes 1.54 million tons received from outside the company. We plan tocontinue to increase the quantity of waste we recycle.

Accepting Various Types of Waste

Recycling Waste into
Resources and Fuel
Tokuyama's recycling programs go
far beyond the traditional bounds ofinternal waste recycling. By fully utilizing the capabilities of our cement
plant, we can recycle all kinds of internally generated and externallysourced industrial wastes as raw
materials for cement manufacture
and as fuel for cement kilns. By effectively reusing our limited resources and preventing environmental pollution through our cement business, we have con tributed to the creation of a recycleoriented society.

Completing Our Fuel Recycling Plant
Tokuyama's fuel recycling plant, which finely
pulverizes waste plastics, was completed andstarted operating in August 1999. At the plant,
which has a processing capacity of 15,000 tonsof plastics per year, plastics of various shapes
and sizes are cut and crushed into 20-30mm
blocks for incineration in cement kilns. From
now on, we plan to further expand our acceptance of waste plastics.

Recycling 10,000 Tons of Used Tires Annually
Tokuyama possesses facilities for receiving andloading cut tires into cement kilns, and is currently recycling at a rate of approximately
10,000 tons of used tires per year.

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Expanding the Coal Ash and Sludge
Accepted for Recycling to 340,000 Tons
Tokuyama is increasing the amounts of coalash and sludge it accepts. In FY1999, the volume of coal ash and sludge we received
reached 340,000 tons.

Recycling of Internally Generated Wastes

Raw materials used at soda plantRaw materials used at cement plantRaw salt Limestone

Limestone

Blast
Silica furnace Copper
slag
slag

Clay

Soda ash plant
Cement plant

Products
Soda ashCalcium chloride
Sodium bicarbonate

Product

Internal wastes from soda ash
plants to be recycled at cement plant

Electric power(for desulfurization)

SOx
Our power
plantsFuelElectric power

Coal ashGypsumUnreacted
limestone

Limemilk

CementTo each plant
Wastes from power plantuseful as raw materials for cement

Coal

Electric power, steam
Asphalt

Effective Use at Cement Plant

Electrostatic precipitators

Combustion gas
gas
Combustion
temperaturetemperature

1,800CC
1,800

New suspension preheater
Raw material
dryer

Limestone
Clay
Blast furnace slag
Copper slag
SilicaClinker cooler
Rotary kiln
Finishingmill

Product
CementShipment

Coal ash

SludgeInternal wastes

Coal ash

Used tires
Waste plastics

GypsumWaste plastics(granular, fluff)(solid)External wastes received7Effective Use at Cement Plant
Material Recycling at Cement Plant(1,000 tons/year)

2,000

Thermal Recycling at Cement Plant

1,500(1,000 tons/year)

35

1,000

30
25

500

20
0

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

(FY)

15
10
5
0

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
Material Recycling

Thermal Recycling

Material recycling is the reuse of wastes and byproducts as
raw materials. Tokuyama recycles slag, coal ash, sludge andincinerator ash generated internally and externally.

Thermal Recycling is the reuse of waste as a heat source.
Tokuyama receives large amounts of waste plastics, usedtires, etc., which we reuse as fuel.

(FY)

We Recycle 90% of Our Internal Wastes
Tokuyama generates about 250,000 tons of internal
wastes, about 90% of which we recycle. The remaining
approximately 25,000 tons is disposed by landfill or incineration.
About 87% of our waste generated from our plants
is used as raw material or fuel for cement production,
while 3% is sold to external parties as valuable materials. The remainder becomes landfill or is incinerated.
We will continue to work to reduce waste materials
to achieve the goal of increasing our effective waste utilization ratio to 91% by 2005.
Landfill/Incinerated Waste Amount
Disposed Waste Quantity (1,000 tons/year)

Effective Utilization Ratio of Internal Wastes
(% )

100

100

80

80

60

Target figure
91%

20

20

0

0

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2005

8

2.6%

FY1999Incineration

60
40

Landfill

7.9%

Recycled or usedas raw materials

86.7%

Effective utilization ratio

40

Sale to external parties

2.8%

(FY)

Preventing
Global Warming
Responsible
Care 2000

We are promoting energy and resource conservation andtackling the construction of a production systemthat uses energy more effectively.
It is said that the destruction of the earth's environment is progressing rapidly due to humaneconomic activities. One example of this development is global warming. This phenomenon is
generally considered to be caused by the emission of greenhouse gases into the environment. One
such gas is carbon dioxide (CO2).
As a measure to prevent global warming, we are making efforts to use energy efficiently andimprove energy consumption.

Trends in Reduction of CO2 Emissions
It is imperative to reduce emissions of CO2, which isconsidered one of the causes of global warming. CO2 is
one of the main emissions of power plants and the cement kilns. However, despite our rising production output, Tokuyama has been keeping CO2 emission levels
steady for the past several years due to our efforts to reduce unit energy consumption.

CO2 Emissions (as carbon)
Amount emitted (1,000 tons/year)

2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Reducing Unit Energy Consumption
The Tokuyama factory, our main production facility,
has been promoting energy conservation programs withthe goal of reducing unit energy consumption to 85% of1990 levels by 2005. A reduction ratio of 10% wasachieved in FY1999.
Note: The unit energy consumption ratio is calculated taking into
consideration waste plastics and other fuel alternatives are contributed toenergy saving.

(FY)

Unit Energy Consumption Reduction Ratio
Reduction ratio (%)

0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-15

Target figure
15%
(FY)

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2005

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Total Safety Managementof Chemical Products
Responsible
Care 2000

We Keep a Keen Eye to Ensure Environmental and
Human Safety Based on Accurate Information GatheredThroughout the Entire Product Life Cycle.
Tokuyama gathers product safety information that it uses as bases for conducting safety andenvironmental assessments of facilities, product safety assessments and product labelingassessments. In addition, we investigate the impact of chemicals on the surrounding environment
by running simulations on the dispersion of emitted chemical substances. Moreover, we provide
our customers and dealers with instructions and training regarding the proper handling of
hazardous chemical products.

Chemical Substance Dispersion Simulations
We run simulations to investigate how emitted chemicals are dispersed, with the goal of evaluating theirimpact on human health and the environment.
Through simulations, we can estimate how the emitted
chemicals are spread and where there is possibility of
impact.
The results of these simulations are of use in formulating measures aimed at reducing environmental
impact through improving facilities, setting our target
value to be attained and other ways.

Dispersion simulation

Product Safety and Labeling Assessments
From research and development of new products totheir market release, Tokuyama carries out productsafety and labeling assessments that evaluate productsafety and suitability.

Assessment Flowchart
Assessment
Procedure

Research
Start

Research
Laboratory
General Manager(First Assessment)

Development
Start

Executive
Managing
Director(Second Assessment)

Feasibility
Study

Product
Safety &Assessment
Environment
Committee(Third Assessment) (Basic Calculations)

Product Stewardship Activities - MSDS
Tokuyama offers Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
to its users and clients, offering guidance on the proper
handling of products for use and disposal. So far, wehave published 365 MSDS.

Facility
DesignEducation
Courses on Product Handling
We carry out guidance and education on product handling and laws and regulations by holding lectures for
traders who handle our products.

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Product
Safety &SafetyEnvironment Labeling
Assessment Assessment Assessment

Before Market
Launch(Before Operation)

After
Operation

Safety &Environment(Design)
Safety &Labeling
Environment
Assessment
Sub-committee(Before Operation)

Status Report(Environment)

Educating Our Employees
In the course of employee training, Tokuyama implements education regarding Responsible Care and environmental management. We also educate and enlighten
our employees by setting thorough policies, goals andmeasures regarding Responsible Care programs
through in-house newsletters and other means.

Promoting Safety Management
at the Distribution Stage
Based on MSDS, Tokuyama educates transporters with
instructions on our products' chemical properties and handling methods. We also require their drivers to carry an
Yellow Card that describes emergency procedures to ensure that they can respond quickly with the appropriate
measures in the event of an accident during transportation.

Yellow Card

Supporting Responsible Care:
The RC Research Laboratory
The RC Research Laboratory supports the researchside of Tokuyama's Responsible Care system. It is comprised of
1. Analysis and Evaluation Team
2. Environmental Analysis Team
3. RC Assessment Team

Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) mass analysis equipment

The Analysis and Evaluation Team offers analytical andevaluation support regarding product safety to researchand development departments through microanalysis
and structural analysis with full use of state-of-the-art
analysis equipment.

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Safety

MeasuresResponsible
Care 2000

Ensuring Safety is the First Step in Becoming a
Good Corporate Citizen
Based on our corporate philosophy, "Safety is the foundation of our activities, and ensuring safety
is the first step in becoming a good corporate citizen," Tokuyama creates a safety management
plan every year and is vigorously carrying out activities aimed at eliminating accidents anddisasters.

Extensive Accident and Disaster Prevention Activities
The Tokuyama factory is fully equipped fordisaster prevention. It is home to an altitude
water cannon carriage, chemical fire engines,
an ambulance and oil fences. We have formeda special organization for defense against accidents and disasters, and we conduct comprehensive disaster drills every year.

Safety Programs for Zero Accidents
Safety management activity plans are prepared for each work place based on theconcepts of creating high awareness of unsafe actions and conditions, and creating
safety measures based on thorough assessments.

Safety and Environmental Assessments of Facilities
Before a facility is newly built, expanded or remodeled, safety and environmental assessments are implemented. These assessments
evaluate facility design, substances handled,
readiness for abnormal situations, laws andregulations, safety, environmental impact andother factors with the goal of building facilities
that are easy to maintain and free of accidents.

Plant Safety Surveillance
Every year, we carry out plant safety surveillance of all of our places of business to determine whether our activities are being implemented according to plan.

Safety Record
An accidental fire occurred at our
Tokuyama factory in October 1999. However, it
did not become a serious matter thanks toappropriate notification and the mobilization of ourfirefighting unit. We determined the cause of the fire,
implemented measures to prevent the recurrence of asimilar accident and submitted a report to therelevant government offices.

Occurrences Per Year

Tokuyama
Industry Overall
10

Chemical Manufacturing Industry
5

0

FY

12

1950

1960

1970

1975

1980

1985

1990

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

RC AuditsCompany Profile
EstablishedFebruary 16, 1918

Headquarters
Shibuya Konno Bldg.,
3-1 Shibuya 3-chome,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8383 Japan

Business Locations
Tokuyama factory
Kashima factory
Tsukuba Research Laboratory

RC Audits
Tokuyama prepares a Responsible Care action plan
every year and carries out internal audits and surveillance in the following three areas in order to determine
whether RC activities are being implemented according
to plan.
1. Environmental Audit
2. Plant Safety Surveillance
3. Quality and Product Liability Audit
We also undergo external audits based on ISO14001
and ISO9000s for environmental and quality management. These audits are reported to the Japan
Responsible Care Council.
Tokuyama's History of Responsible Care Activities
1991/ 9 Global Environmental Issues Committee established1993/ 4 RC Committee established
4 Voluntary plan for overall management of environment, safety andquality enacted

1994/ 4 ISO9002 certification obtained for high-purity isopropyl alcohol
6 Arrangement for quality assurance system including product safety
and labeling assessments

12 Internal Export Control Committee established1995/ 4 Participation in Japan Responsible Care Council
1997/ 2 First edition of Responsible Care report issued
5 ISO9001 certification obtained for cement
1998/ 4 ISO9001 certification obtained for dental materials
12 ISO9001 and ISO9002 certifications obtained for aluminum nitride
and precipitated silica.

12 Tokuyama factory obtained ISO14001 certification
1999/ 1 Kashima factory obtained ISO14001 certification
5 ISO9002 certifications obtained for chemical products,
polypropylene, film, etc.

10 Ecological Management Initiative Dept. inaugurated
12 ISO9002 certifications obtained for polycrystalline silicon, organic

Capital (As of March 2000)
JPY19.273 billion

Sales (FY1999)
JPY180.7 billion

Employees (As of March 2000)
2,540

Main Areas of Business
1. Soda ash, inorganic and organic

chemicals and other chemical
products.
2. Cement, materials for civilengineering and construction.
3. Synthetic resins, ion exchange
membrane and other highly
polymerized compounds.
4. Fine ceramics, pharmaceutical andagrochemical intermediates, anddental materials.
5. Electronic instruments, parts,and materials for them.
6. General household goods andhygiene products.
Manufacturing, processing and saleof items mentioned in 1-6 above.
7. Design, construction and contractingof civil engineering and constructionwork.
8. Power generation and electricity
supply.
9. Collection, transportation, disposal
and recycling of industrial andgeneral waste. Sale of recycled
products.
10. Designing, manufacturing and saleof, as well as technical guidance
concerning machinery, equipment
and systems related to 1.-9.above,and consulting.

solvent, etc.

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Tokuyama Corporation
Shibuya Konno Bldg. 3-1 Shibuya 3-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8383 Japan
Telephone : 03-3499-8478
FAX : 03-3499-8967
URL : http://www.tokuyama.co.jp
e-mail : rc-toukatsu@tokuyama.co.jp

RC Administration Division

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