Morita Chemical manufactures fluoride raw materials used in lithium-ion batteries, optical lens and glass, aluminium brazing and electronics. Aside from the electrical industry comprising roughly 30 per cent of its market, Morita Chemical is also active in other segments such as automotive, petroleum and organic chemicals, textile, ceramic technology and medical science.

The company conducts entrusted analysis using top-of-the-line equipment to ensure quality and stability for all its products. To reduce environmental footprint, it recycles fluorine from fluorine wastewater to create new hydrofluoric acid.

“In today’s era of Asia’s industrial rise, we can provide the chemical materials to support the region’s further development,” Morita says.

Morita Chemical continues to strengthen its market presence in Asia. It has a joint venture in South Korea serving the semiconductor industry. In China, the company has two joint ventures – in Zhejiang, which produces 15,000 tonnes of hydrogen fluoride annually, and in Zhangjiagang, with an annual capacity of 3,500 tonnes of LiPF6 – an important material used in lithium-ion batteries.

With China’s electric vehicles market on the upswing, Morita Chemical is set to expand in the coming years its annual production capacity of LiPF6 to 5,000 tonnes. It also eyes local partners with strong raw materials capability and good safety track record.

“Fluorine is difficult to handle, so full physical distribution and delivery control is important. We adopt stringent quality specifications – from securing raw materials to product shipment – and expect the same expertise from potential partners,” Morita says.