May 29th, 2024

Nippon Shokubai Begins Manufacturing and Marketing
Halal-certified and Biomass-derived Acrylic Acid, Acrylates,and Superabsorbent Polymers in Indonesia-Contributing to Reducing the Environmental Impact of Paints, Diapers, etc.
throughout the Product Supply ChainPT. NIPPON SHOKUBAI INDONESIA (hereinafter “NSI”), the Indonesian subsidiary of NIPPON SHOKUBAI
CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan, President: Kazuhiro Noda, hereinafter “Nippon Shokubai”), has acquired
ISCC PLUS* certification for Acrylic Acid, Acrylates, and Superabsorbent polymers and begins manufacturing andmarketing these products.With this certification, Nippon Shokubai Group has established a global supply system tomanufacture and market the certified products in Belgium, Japan, and Indonesia that are allocated to biomassderived raw materials by the mass balance method.
Acrylic acid and acrylates are widely used as raw materials for paints, adhesives etc. Superabsorbent polymers are
raw materials for disposable diapers. By providing ISCC PLUS certified these products to our customers, we willcontribute to the reduction of environmental impact throughout the product supply chain as well as to a circular
economy.
The Products manufactured and marketed as these ISCC PLUS-certified products have been certified by theIndonesian Halal certification authority as before.
Growing global interest in addressing climate change issues has increased demand for biomass products. In addition,
Halal certification is required in an expanding number of fields and products in regions with large Muslim
populations. Nippon Shokubai Group will respond to these demands not only within Indonesia and Southeast Asia,
but also on a global scale by manufacturing and selling Halal-certified and biomass-derived products at NSI. Aiming
to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we will implement the transformation outlined in the Group’s long-term visionand mid-term management plan and contribute to increasing customer value and realizing a sustainable society.
*ISCC PLUS certification is a third-party certification program developed by International Sustainability andCarbon Certification (ISCC) system GmbH based in Germany to manage and guarantee sustainable raw materials
and products such as biomass and recycled materials in the supply chain.
Nippon Shokubai Group commits and declares its compliance with the ISCC PLUS requirements in accordancewith the latest ISCC regulations.

1 / 3◆ ISCC PLUS Certified and Halal Certified Products- Acrylic acid- Acrylates: Ethyl Acrylate, Butyl Acrylate, 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate- Superabsorbent Polymers: AQUALICTM CA◆ PT. NIPPON SHOKUBAI INDONESIA Profile
Established

August 1996

Location

Cilegon, Banten Province, Republic of Indonesia (head office and plant)

Representative

Shinichiro Yoshimoto

Description of business

Manufacture and sale of acrylic acid, acrylates, and superabsorbent polymers

Capital

120 million USD (paid-in capital) 99.9% contributed by Nippon Shokubai

Number of employees

448 (As of the end of March 2024)

Websitehttps://shokubai.co.id/PT.NIPPON SHOKUBAI INDONESIA【Related releases】⚫

Nippon Shokubai Obtains ISCC PLUS for Bio-based Superabsorbent Polymers -To Contribute tothe Reduction of the Environmental Impact of Disposable Diapers- (July 8, 2021)
https://www.shokubai.co.jp/en/news/202107087200/⚫

Nippon Shokubai Obtains ISCC PLUS for Superabsorbent Polymers Derived fromCaustic Soda Produced from Renewable Energy -Contributing to the reduction of theenvironmental impact of disposable diapers- (March 4, 2022)
https://www.shokubai.co.jp/en/news/202203047412/⚫

Nippon Shokubai Acquired ISCC PLUS Certification for Various Products, Including Acrylic Acid,
Superabsorbent Polymers, and Ethylene Oxide -To promote the use of biomass as raw materials for
disposable diapers, detergents, and other products- (February 9, 2023)
https://www.shokubai.co.jp/en/news/2023020911854/⚫

PT. NIPPON SHOKUBAI INDONESIA Obtained Halal Certification for All Products (November20, 2019)https://www.shokubai.co.jp/en/news/201911207499/

About NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.: Nippon Shokubai utilizes the unique technology to manufacture chemicals
such as ethylene oxide, acrylic acids, catalysts, superabsorbent polymers. We use chemistry to make the impossible
possible, and offer unprecedented solutions to the world, specifically in Environment & Energy, Electronics &2 / 3

Imaging and Daily Use fields. Our corporate mission is "TechnoAmenity: Providing prosperity and comfort topeople and society with our unique technology".
For more information: https://www.shokubai.co.jp/en【Contacts】
Corporate Communications Dept.,
NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
TEL: +81-3-3506-7605

E-mail: shokubai@shokubai.co.jp

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