Tosoh (OTCMKTS:TOSCF) Corporation, established in 1935 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a diversified chemical company known for its extensive portfolio of materials and solutions. Originally formed as a chlor-alkali producer, the company has expanded over the decades into specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and bioscience products. Tosoh maintains a presence on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and trades in the United States on the OTC markets under the ticker TOSCF.
The company’s operations are organized into several core segments. In its chlor-alkali business, Tosoh produces caustic soda, chlorine, and related derivatives used in water treatment, pulp and paper, and consumer applications. Its specialty materials division offers high-purity silica, zeolites and molecular sieves, and rare earth products for use in electronics, automotive catalysts, and petroleum refining. Through its advanced materials group, Tosoh manufactures polyvinyl chloride (PVC), specialty polymers, and electronic-grade chemicals for semiconductor and display applications. In bioscience, the company supplies reagents for clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical intermediates, and molecular biology tools.
With manufacturing facilities and research centers in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Asia, Tosoh serves a broad range of industrial and healthcare markets worldwide. The company’s global footprint enables it to collaborate with major technology firms, research institutions, and healthcare providers while adapting to local regulatory and environmental standards. Tosoh places particular emphasis on innovation in sustainable chemistry, developing processes that minimize energy consumption and waste generation.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Toshio Abe, Tosoh continues to pursue growth through strategic R&D investment and acquisitions that complement its existing product lines. The company’s management team prioritizes long-term partnerships, operational excellence, and the development of advanced materials that address emerging needs in electronics, clean energy, and life sciences. As it moves forward, Tosoh aims to leverage its heritage in basic chemical manufacturing to foster innovation across high-value specialty sectors.