This page provides a chronological summary of business highlights at Daiwa Chemical Industries.
history
| 1958 | OG Corporation (formerly Osaka Godo Co., Ltd.) established Daiwa Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. with 5 mn JPY in capital by spinning off its Osaka, Tokyo and Shijo Plants. |  |
| 1959 | Started producing MULTIFAR fluorescent whitening agent at the Headquarters Plant. | |
| 1962 | Started selling SOLDINE paper strengthening agent at the Tokyo Plant. | |
| 1966 | Started producing CARRIER dye at the Osaka Plant. | |
| 1968 | Started producing sulfonated oil. | |
| 1969 | Completed construction of a new headquarters office. | |
| 1970 | Acquired certification for FRAN O/T fire-extinguishing agents from the Japan Fire Retardant Association. | |
| 1976 | Sales of SOLDINE topped 1,500 ton/year. | |
| 1980 | Completed construction of the Osaka Plant, research wing and headquarters addition. |  ▲ Newly built research wing, Osaka Plant |
| 1981 | Started producing FIXARON dye fixing agent and SOFTAREN acid dye. | |
| 1983 | Completed construction of a research wing and office at the Tokyo Plant. Started selling the NONSTAC series of washable antibacterial agents. |
 ▲ Newly built research wing, Tokyo Plant |
| 1984 | Started selling mite-controlling dust bags for vacuum cleaners made by a big brand appliance company. | |
| 1986 | Started selling the ACROLIN series of chlorine fastness improvers. |  |
| 1987 | Started selling the AMOLDEN M series of washable antibacterial agents and ACEDIN series of paper strengthening agents. | |
| 1988 | Started selling the COATSIZER NP series of PVA removers. | |
| 1989 | Started selling ANINSEN CBP mite repellant for bedding and AMOLDEN MCM-400 antibacterial agent for compound processing. | |
| 1990 | Started selling the ANINSEN SIB series of insect repellants for resin kneading and AMOLDEN SK-802 mildew-proofing agent for resin kneading. | |
| 1991 | Started selling the FRAN-EM-1500 series of PET dye bath flame-retarding agents and SAUBER SET-P series of underwear deodorizers. | |
| 1992 | Started selling NEW SAUBER SET deodorizer and BIODEN MS205 mildew-proofing for washtubs. | |
| 1993 | Established an official logo mark and typeface. Started selling the TENDRE series of natural products. |
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| 1995 | Started selling SAUBER SUPER cigarette deodorizer. | |
| 1996 | Started selling ANINSEN-CLC mosquito repellant and the MICROCOLON series of aromatics. | |
| 1997 | Started selling EVASTEN antibacterial mite repellant for bedding and CERAMOND far-infrared radiation agent. | |
| 1998 | Completed construction of an office at the Tokyo Plant. Started selling the DEEPNOLE series of PET color-deepening agents and the NEODRY series of water-absorbing quick-drying agents for cotton. |
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| 1999 | Started selling the NONENON series of aging-odor deodorants. | |
| 2000 | Acquired ISO9002 certification for FRAN flame-extinguishing agent produced at the Osaka Plant. | |
| 2001 | Acquired ISO9002 certification for ACEDIN paper strengthening agent produced at the Tokyo Plant. Started selling IDEON negative-ion treatment agent and the SUNWARMER series of heat storage treatment agent for underwear. |
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| 2002 | Started selling the AQUAIN HOT and CERAMOND HR series of water-absorbing heat-generating agents for cotton and PET. Established Wuxi Daintex Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. as a business venture in China. |
 ▲ WUXI DAINTEX FINE CHEMICAL CO.,LTD. |
| 2003 | Completed construction of a third plant at the Osaka Plant. Started selling the AMOLDEN BB series of antiseptic mildew-proofing agent for wet tissues. Transferred registration of the Osaka and Tokyo Plants to ISO9001:2000. |
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| 2004 | Started selling INERT pollen and mite allergen deactivator for car filters, the PRETHERMO series of contact cold-sensation treatment agents and the ACR series of roach repellants for IH stovetops. | |
| 2005 | Started selling the CELLGLUE series of household paper adhesives. | |
| 2009 | Opened the Evaluation and Technology Center, and registered it with JNLA. | |
| 2010 | Opened the Tokyo Office. Started selling PANAPASTE single-sided water repellant and AMOLDEN OCF (SEK mark-compliant) mildew-proofing agent. |
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| 2011 | Started selling the FRAN-EM series of non-HBCD flame-extinguishing agents. | |
| 2012 | Started selling FRAGCELL lingering scent strengthening agent and AA-2100k antibacterial agent for Moraxella osloensis. | |
| 2013 | Established Jiangxi Hedajin Industry Co., Ltd. as a business venture in China. Started selling INSULAN wind-proofing agent for textiles and PANAGUARD OP-SR28 water repellant, water-absorbing, soil guard and release, antibacterial agent. |
