Check out this infographic to compare packing materials and to learn how to achieve more homogenous packing, lower back pressure, superior separation and better lot-to-lot consistency. (read more)

• Particles: 1.6 - 200 μm
• Specific surface: 30 - 900 m2/g, pore size (4 - 200 nm)
• Pore sizes: 60-1500 Å
• Spherical, all-porous fine particles free from cavities and cracks
• Packs into compact form
• Low back pressure and good separation performance

EXCESTAR is a liquid polymer for silane modified polyether sealants and adhesives. Its unique properties such as high flexibility, heat resistance, weatherability, and stain resistance, enable EXCESTAR to be applied in various markets including construction, industrial, and electronics. (read more)

A ground-breaking development for composite design, functionalized fluoropolymers for enhancing carbon fiber matrices can improve physical properties such as impact strength, tensile and flexural strengths and water adsorption. (read more)

SURECO™ CC series are fluorinated surface treatment agents for PCBs. By forming a thin layer on a variety of surfaces, it provides excellent water & oil repellency, anti-corrosion, moisture protection and waterproofing without any dilution process. Applicable for wet coatings like dipping, spraying and brushing. Easy to dry. (read more)

5 Reasons to Use Silica Gels Versus Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetics and Skincare Formulations (read more)

Non-Porous Dehumidifying Membranes Easily Remove Moisture from Compressed Air Lines (read more)

• ODP zero
• Minimal global warming potential
• Recyclable with distillation
• Chemically and thermally stable
• Nonflammable (no flash point)
• Broad compatibility with most plastics, elastomers, substrates and metals

• ODP zero
• Minimal global warming potential
• Recyclable with distillation
• Chemically and thermally stable
• Nonflammable (no flash point)
• Broad compatibility with most plastics, elastomers, substrates and metals

The M.S. GEL™ grades (microspherical gels) are silica-based high purity spherical gels. The perfectly spherical shape enables higher loading capacity with lower column back pressure and good separation (read more)

Fine Silica Products for Chromatography, Catalysts and Industrial Applications (read more)

Lumiflon® FEVE Resin Powder Coatings Offer Up To 46% Reduction In Carbon Footprint (read more)

AGC's AsahiKlin fluorosolvents clean high-precision plastic and electronic components such as reflector glasses for laser printers, audio and video heads, lenses, and for defluxing printed circuit boards. (read more)

• FORBLUE™ sunsep™ Gas Dryers/Humidifiers
• FORBLUE™ S-Series for Electrolysis and Electrodialysis
• FORBLUE™ SELEMION™ for Electrolysis, Diffusion Dialysis and Electrodialysis
• FORBLUE™ FLEMION® for Caustic Soda Production

A new brand of membrane products for separating various chemicals. The family includes membranes for electrochemistry, chlor-alkali elecroysis, electro/diffusion dialysis and gas humidification. FORBLUE membranes are used in many industries including H2 production, Cl2 production, acid recovery, wastewater treatment, salt removal, groundwater desalination and gas drying. (read more)

Smudge-resistant transparent coating protects glass, metal, plastic surfaces
Technology like touch screens, cameras, and sensors has become ubiquitous. Defending their delicate surfaces from contaminants or fingerprints is no easy task. That's why AGC developed SURECO™ 2320 fluorinated coating. (read more)

Smudge-Resistant Transparent Coating Protects Glass, Metal, Plastic and Stone Surfaces (read more)

Prevent wear issues and breakdown of mechanical systems by incorporating seals made with Fluon+ Filled PTFE Compounds. Fluon+ FPCs can reduce friction, overheating and the expensive replacement of metal parts. (read more)

Environmentally Friendly Solvents for Precision Cleaning of Electronic, Plastic, Metal and Elastomer Aerospace Equipment Components

Manufacturers of components used in aerospace equipment require precision cleaning agents that are effective, environmentally friendly and compatible with a variety of materials. (read more)

FEVE fluoropolymer topcoats are a fluorinated polyurethane-type system. This allows the system to contain not only the advantages of the polyurethane bond such as flexibility and strength, but also allowing for longevity and the ability to withstand environmental deterrents such as UV degradation for years and possibly decades
(read more)

Using Fine Micro-Spherical Silica to Enhance Cosmetics, Sunscreens and Personal Care Products (read more)

PREMINOL has ultra-low monol content, high molecular weight ranging from 3,000-18,000, and a narrow molecular weight distribution. This provides good mechanical properties, high flexibility, good durability and good workability for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomer applications. (read more)

These polymers, available in the Americas, have high molecular weights exceeding 10,000. AGC employs an advanced catalyst process which results in polyols with ultra-low monol content, and a narrow molecular weight distribution. (read more)

High flexibility, good durability and good workability for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomer applications (read more)

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowders are used as additives in thousands of products. They can add lubricity or improve friction and wear characteristics of base materials. Because PTFE micropowders are milled very fine, they can be compounded in rubber, plastics, or dispersed in liquids. (read more)

AFLAS Fluoroelastomer Grades Receive FDA Approval for Food Contact

It’s challenging to design equipment that will be used in high temperature and other severe food processing applications. That’s because these applications require durable materials that meet the strict requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (read more)

Products made of AFLAS 600X last longer in the wet, high-pressure, amine- and base-rich environments of oil and gas recovery, and they do not deteriorate under prolonged exposure at 230 °C. In addition, the parts exhibit excellent electrical and thermal resistance. (read more)

• Electrolyzers in electrolysis plants
• Manufacturing caustic soda
• Manufacturing caustic potash
• Manufacturing chlorine
• Manufacturing hydrogen-basic chemical products

We’re excited to announce that the FDA has approved three grades of our AFLAS fluoroelastomers for food contact. (read more)

AFLAS^® fluoroelastomers are the material of choice for parts and components that need to perform reliably in the world’s harshest environments. (read more)

AGC Chemicals Americas has introduced AMOLEA™ AT2, a new fluorinated precision cleaning solvent. This new solvent has excellent solvency with a wide variety of press oils, cutting oils, silicone oils , refrigerant oils, greases, asphalt pitches, and fluxes used in the electronics industry. (read more)

It’s challenging to design equipment that will be used in high temperature and other severe food processing applications. That’s because these applications require durable materials that meet the strict requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We’re excited to announce that the FDA has approved three grades of our AFLAS fluoroelastomers for food cont... (read more)

Adding a layer of AFLAS 400E or 600X to a hose construction enables it to continue to function reliably despite ongoing exposure to NOx, SOx, engine oils, and other aggressive automotive fuels. (read more)

AFLAS Fluoroelastomers for Lamination to Other Elastomers for Automotive Host Applications. AGC has developed AFLAS FEPM grades desinged for a new lamination technology for multi-layer hose constructions. See brochure for benefits of AFLAS 400E and 600X. (read more)

Lumiflon® FEVE Based Resins: Design Flexibilities For Architects (read more)

Fluon® ETFE Film - Fluon® ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) is a high-performance fluorine-based plastic film. Fluoropolymer films are used around the world because they exhibit exceptional transparency, antifouling properties and durability. (read more)

Lumiflon® Business Development Manager, Kristen Blankenship, explains what an FEVE based resin is and the differences between FEVE and PVDF type coatings. (read more)

Highly cost-effective materials, Fluon^® PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Resins are the most widely used fluoropolymers found in many areas of modern life. Resin properties keep insulation thickness to a minimum while tolerating a wider range of temperatures (-180 °C to 260 °C) than other insulators. Inert to almost all chemicals, PTFE resins also offer... (read more)

PTFE micropowders provide benefits to a wide range of applications for various industries. AGC’s Fluon® Micropowders are a superior PTFE additive and offer excellent lubricity properties. (read more)

Amolea AT2 has no ozone depletion potential, low global warming potential & is non-flammable, which lets users more easily meet environmental regulations. And Amolea AT2 is energy efficient because of its low latent heat of vaporization. It’s used to clean medical devices like orthopedic implants, catheters, tubes, scopes, needles, dental devices & surgical tools, to name a... (read more)

Exposure to high temperatures can cause seals to lose their elasticity, making them hard, brittle and susceptible to outgassing. Contact with harsh chemicals and solvents can cause some elastomeric seals to swell. And potentially, leading to their rupture and the contamination of both the process and outside environments. (read more)

Produce Vehicle Fuel Systems and Components that can handle harsh fuel mixes and
aggressive chemicals (read more)

AGC’s Newly Expanded Fluoroelastomer Lab Supports Product Innovation (read more)

We've expanded our AsahiGuard water & oil repellent testing lab for textiles, nonwovens, packaging, tile and more. See what's new (read more)

AGC Expands its Industry-Leading Water & Oil Repellent Testing Lab

1,800 square foot technical facility supports customer product development in nonwoven, textile, food service, paper, packaging and tile industries (read more)