理研ビタミン List of Products and Services

Our company offers a diverse range of cosmetic ingredients that combine high functionality and stability. Below, we will highlight some of our lineup. 【Lineup】 <Multi-functional surfactant "Type BP"> ■ A substance listed as a food additive, with very high safety ■ A colorless, transparent liquid with high thermal stability and excellent thickening effect due to low viscosity ■ RSPO certified grade ■ High cleansing power, also improves foam quality ■ Effective in shampoos, body soaps, cleansing boosts, etc. <100% plant-derived oil solidifier "Rikemal CW-981" (development product)> ■ Highly biodegradable and environmentally friendly ■ Capable of solidifying a wide range of oils from low to high polarity ■ Good color tone with minimal odor typical of plant waxes ■ Stable solidification performance over time ■ Effective in lipsticks, foundations, hair waxes, etc. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries. ★ Other lineups are introduced in the basic information section below.

• Chemicals

In recent years, due to the depletion of peat mines that produce montanic acid raw materials, there has been supply instability and price surges. Riken Vitamin can propose alternatives to montanic acid and montanic acid wax. We have a rich lineup of synthetic waxes, so please feel free to consult us. 【Features】 ■ A wide variety of products tailored to applications ■ Release effect for PBT, LCP, and epoxy sealants ■ Low volatility and low bleeding ★ For more details, please request materials or refer to the catalog ★

• Lubricants

■Anti-blocking Masterbatch "Prototype TLR-400-7" ■Antistatic Masterbatch "Rikemaster TS-020R" ■Anti-fog Masterbatch "Prototype TAR-030-2" ■Chain Length Extension Masterbatch "Prototype TXR-030-3" 【Are you facing any of these issues with PET film?】 - Want to prevent fogging of the film - Want to improve anti-blocking properties - Want to add antistatic properties without compromising transparency - Want to increase IV value without degrading the appearance or hue of molded products, etc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our products, "Rike Master TS-020R" and "Prototype TAR-030-2." The antistatic agent masterbatch "Rike Master TS-020R" improves the dispersion of antistatic agents, resulting in less obstruction of transparency compared to existing antistatic agents, and demonstrates antistatic effects at low concentrations. The anti-fogging agent masterbatch "Prototype TAR-030-2" exhibits effectiveness from the initial stages in both high-temperature and low-temperature anti-fogging evaluations. 【Features】 <Rike Master TS-020R> ■ Designed with substances listed in the positive list for food contact materials and containers (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare notification dated April 29, 2020) ■ Less obstruction of transparency compared to existing antistatic agents, demonstrating antistatic effects at low concentrations. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other polymer materials

Our company has developed a lubricant that demonstrates excellent effects from the outset, with active ingredients that are difficult to detach, ensuring long-lasting effectiveness. "Rikeaid SG-271P" is in pellet form, making it easy to measure, and has a melting point of 125°C, allowing for uniform dispersion in EPDM at normal processing temperatures, thereby providing stable performance. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. 【Features】 ■ Excellent effects from the outset ■ Active ingredients are difficult to detach, ensuring long-lasting effectiveness ■ Pellet form, making it easy to measure ■ Melting point of 125°C, allowing for uniform dispersion in EPDM at normal processing temperatures, providing stable performance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other safety and hygiene products

Our company has developed a lubricant that demonstrates excellent effects from the outset, and whose active ingredients are difficult to detach, allowing for long-lasting effectiveness. "Rikeaid SG-170P" is in pellet form, making it easy to uniformly disperse in base resin and impart stable performance. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Excellent effects from the outset ■ Active ingredients are difficult to detach, ensuring long-lasting effectiveness ■ In pellet form, easily dispersible in base resin, providing stable performance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other safety and hygiene products

Our company has developed a water-repellent agent and lubricant that demonstrate excellent effects from the outset, with active ingredients that are difficult to detach, ensuring long-lasting effectiveness. 'Rikeaid SG-100P/SG-170P' is in pellet form, allowing for easy and uniform dispersion in base resin, providing stable performance. Please feel free to contact us when you need our products. 【Features】 ■ Excellent effects from the outset ■ Active ingredients are difficult to detach, ensuring long-lasting effectiveness ■ In pellet form, allowing for easy and uniform dispersion in base resin, providing stable performance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other safety and hygiene products

The "Rike Master SB-002E" is a polyethylene-based masterbatch containing 50% high molecular weight silicone. This product improves issues related to bleed-out and durability that can arise when using liquid silicone oil. By adding this product, it is possible to impart lubricity and water repellency. It is in pellet form, allowing for easy and uniform dispersion in the base resin, providing stable performance. 【Features】 ■ Contains 50% high molecular weight silicone ■ Improves bleed-out and durability ■ Capable of imparting lubricity and water repellency ■ In pellet form, easily disperses uniformly in the base resin, providing stable performance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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• Composite Materials

The "Rike Master SB-001P" is a polypropylene-based masterbatch containing 50% high molecular weight silicone. This product improves issues related to bleed-out and persistence that arise when using liquid silicone oil. By adding this product, it is possible to impart lubricity and water repellency. It is in pellet form, allowing for easy and uniform dispersion in the base resin, providing stable performance. 【Features】 ■ Contains 50% high molecular weight silicone ■ Improves bleed-out and persistence ■ Capable of imparting lubricity and water repellency ■ In pellet form, easily disperses uniformly in the base resin, providing stable performance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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• Composite Materials

This document includes a list of silicone-based durable water repellents and lubricants. Our silicone-based water repellents and lubricants exhibit excellent effects from the beginning and are characterized by their long-lasting performance. The graft type features a structure where silicone polymers are chemically bonded to olefin-based oligomers, resulting in superior durability. The blend type consists of ultra-high molecular weight silicone mixed at a high concentration, and due to the large molecular weight of the silicone, it also offers excellent durability. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents Included] ■ Functions Provided ■ Recommended Grades by Polymer *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other safety and hygiene products

"Poem C-375" is an antibacterial agent with a broad antibacterial spectrum, effective against general bacteria, fungi, and more. It contains glycerin fatty acid esters that demonstrate high antibacterial power. Composed of fatty acids derived from plants and used as food additives, it is low-irritation, making it suitable for formulations for sensitive skin. 【Features】 ■ Has a wide range of antibacterial spectrum, showing high antibacterial activity against bacteria and fungi ■ Complies with glycerin fatty acid esters listed in food additive standards ■ Composed of natural ingredients from plant sources ■ Allows for the formulation of cosmetics without the use of antibacterial agents like parabens ■ Low-irritation, suitable for formulations for sensitive skin *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Cleaning agents
• Other safety and hygiene products

The "KC Series" is a UV-curable anti-fog, antibacterial, and anti-static coating agent that has a fast curing speed and excellent productivity, making it energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. We offer three types: the solvent-free "KC-63N," the solvent-diluted "KC-600," and "KC-632." It is a one-component product that is easy to handle. 【Features】 ■ Fast curing speed and excellent productivity ■ Energy-efficient and low environmental impact ■ One-component and easy to handle ■ Three types available in the lineup *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Coating Agent

The prototype TAR-030-2 is a masterbatch for anti-fogging agents for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with a blended type. The recommended addition amount is 20%. It demonstrates effectiveness from the initial stage in both high-temperature and low-temperature anti-fogging evaluations. 【Features】 ■ Designed with substances listed in the positive list for food contact materials and containers (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare notification dated April 29, 2020) ■ Can impart anti-fogging effects ■ Demonstrates effectiveness from the initial stage in both high-temperature and low-temperature anti-fogging evaluations *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other polymer materials

The "Rike Master TS-020R" is a masterbatch for antistatic agents designed for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that is less likely to hinder transparency. In polyethylene terephthalate, it is known that antistatic agents in masterbatch form can hinder transparency. This product improves the dispersion of the antistatic agent, resulting in less hindrance to transparency compared to existing antistatic agents, and it exhibits antistatic effects at low concentrations. 【Features】 ■ Designed with substances listed in the positive list for food contact materials and containers (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare notification dated April 29, 2020) ■ Less hindrance to transparency compared to existing antistatic agents, exhibiting antistatic effects at low concentrations *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other polymer materials

The cosmetic thickener "Type BP" can also be used as a thickening and foaming agent for cleansing agents such as shampoos, as well as a foam quality improver and solubilizer for silicones and other substances. Additionally, it demonstrates excellent thickening effects even in formulations where conventional thickening agents are difficult to use effectively. We are currently offering technical materials. Please take a moment to read them. 【Contents】 ■ General physical properties of "Type BP" ■ Evaluation samples: Various cleansing bases ■ Evaluation items: Thickening effect, viscosity changes due to pH, foaming ability, low-temperature stability, mutual solubility ■ Evaluation results *Technical materials can be downloaded from the PDF link below. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Chemicals

"Poem ANV-005" is an anti-influenza virus preparation for product developers made from food additives. It is a food additive that is safe for the human body and food, yet shows significant effects against the influenza virus in very small amounts. Additionally, it dissolves easily in water and can be easily diluted. 【Features】 ■ Food additive ■ Safe for the human body and food ■ Shows significant effects against the influenza virus in very small amounts ■ Easily dissolves in water and can be easily diluted *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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"MG-670P" is a high molecular weight anhydrous maleic acid modified polypropylene that is unprecedented. By acting as a polymer-type surfactant between different materials with varying polarities, such as biomass materials like wood flour/polypropylene and glass fiber/polypropylene, it contributes to improved dispersion, adhesion, and rigidity. Due to its high molecular weight, it can suppress the reduction of the base resin's physical properties, allowing for high incorporation levels. [Applications] ■ To improve the rigidity of wood flour/polypropylene composites ■ To enhance the rigidity of glass fiber-containing systems ■ To improve the adhesion and paintability of polypropylene *For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

• Composite Materials

"BIOCIZER" is a plasticizer made primarily from vegetable oils and has a high biomass content. By using it in wall and flooring materials, which may pose a risk if ingested or licked, it is possible to create safe and environmentally friendly building materials. Therefore, it is ideal for kindergartens, schools, and medical facilities. BIOCIZER is not classified as a VOC substance, and its component, glycerin fatty acid ester, is listed in the food additive standards. (It also complies with food packaging regulations in various countries.) 【Features】 ■ A plasticizer made primarily from vegetable oils with a high biomass content ■ Exempt from VOC regulations ■ The component glycerin fatty acid ester is listed in food additive standards ■ Complies with regulations regarding food container packaging in various countries ■ Provides excellent plasticity to PVC products ■ Exhibits excellent viscosity reduction effects in paste gels *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Riken Vitamin's "Rikeaid SG-100P/SG-170P" is a water-repellent and slip agent that imparts water repellency and slip properties to PP. While fatty acid amides tend to leach out and cause whitening over time, this product has a characteristic that makes it less prone to whitening in comparison. It exhibits excellent effects from the outset and can maintain its effectiveness over the long term. Being in pellet form, it easily disperses uniformly in the base resin, providing stable performance. It also has scratch resistance and does not lose effectiveness even after cleaning. 【Features】 ■ High water repellency and slip properties ■ Excellent effects from the beginning ■ Long-lasting effectiveness ■ Stability that maintains effectiveness even after cleaning ■ Scratch resistance *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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"BIOCIZER" is a plasticizer made primarily from vegetable oils and has a high biomass content. It is not classified as a VOC substance, and the component glycerin fatty acid ester is listed in the food additive standards. It can also be used in food container packaging in various countries. It provides excellent plasticity to PVC products and is expected to have a superior viscosity-reducing effect in paste gels. 【Features】 - A plasticizer made primarily from vegetable oils with a high biomass content - Not subject to VOC regulations - The component glycerin fatty acid ester is listed in food additive standards - Complies with regulations regarding food container packaging in various countries - Provides excellent plasticity to PVC products - Exhibits superior viscosity-reducing effects in paste gels *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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• Rubber
• Fats and oils

"Rike Aid MG-400P/MG-250P" is polypropylene modified with anhydrous maleic acid. By acting as a polymer-type surfactant between dissimilar materials with different polarities, such as wood powder and polypropylene, it contributes to improvements in dispersion, adhesion, and rigidity. [Applications] ■ To improve the rigidity of wood powder/polypropylene composites ■ To enhance the rigidity of glass fiber and other blended systems ■ To increase the rigidity of filler blended systems such as carbon black and talc *For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

• Other polymer materials

PP exhibits excellent properties such as rigidity, heat resistance, gloss, chemical resistance, and recyclability, but it is prone to scratches, and while attempts have been made to address this issue, sufficient scratch resistance has not been achieved. Rike Master SCR-003 realizes unprecedented high scratch resistance without significantly altering the physical properties of PP. 【Features】 - Pellet form allows for easy and uniform dispersion in the base resin, resulting in stable scratch resistance. - Unprecedented high scratch resistance. - Appearance: White pellets. - Recommended addition amount: 1 to 5 percent. *For details, please refer to the comparative data materials.

• Other polymer materials

"Rike Master SN-003P" is a nucleating masterbatch suitable for improving the rigidity of polypropylene. Conventional rigid nucleating agents have issues with shrinkage and warping, leading to problems with dimensional stability. Rike Master SN-003P excels in dimensional stability and significantly improves shrinkage and warping compared to traditional rigid nucleating agents. It is pelletized, making it easy to achieve uniform dispersion with virgin pellets and ensuring stable effects. *For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.*

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"Rike Master SS-045R" has been confirmed to exhibit excellent antistatic effects with a lower additive amount compared to products from other companies. This effect was particularly pronounced in GPPS-based materials. Additionally, it demonstrates excellent antistatic properties immediately after molding and can maintain stable antistatic effects. For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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In systems where a large amount of flame retardants and inorganic additives are blended into ABS resin, the impact strength that ABS resin originally possesses is significantly reduced. Our new additive for ABS, RikeMall AZ-750, demonstrates a substantial improvement in impact strength in flame-retardant ABS formulations, while also exhibiting excellent release properties and not adversely affecting other physical properties, making it an optimal additive for flame-retardant ABS. For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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Polyethylene has had no effective nucleating agents until now due to its very rapid crystal growth. Rike Master CN is the industry's first highly effective crystallization nucleating agent masterbatch for polyethylene. Since it is a masterbatch, it can be molded simply by blending it with the resin, enabling the achievement of properties that were not possible before, such as improving the optical properties, physical properties, gas barrier properties, and hot tack sealing properties of the molded products.

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PP exhibits excellent properties such as rigidity, heat resistance, gloss, chemical resistance, and recyclability, but it is prone to scratches, and despite attempts to address this issue, sufficient scratch resistance has not been achieved. Rike Master SCR-003 realizes unprecedented high scratch resistance without significantly altering the physical properties of PP. It is in pellet form, allowing for easy and uniform dispersion in the base resin, resulting in stable scratch resistance.

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Our company's fatty acid ester-based lubricants are high-performance and highly safe products.

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While lubricants primarily act during the melting of plastics, release agents and anti-blocking agents act during and after the cooling process.

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Our main product is a highly safe glycerin fatty acid ester.

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We manufacture anti-fog agents that change the plastic surface to hydrophilic by incorporating main components such as glycerin fatty acid esters, polyglycerin fatty acid esters, and sorbitan fatty acid esters, which are also food additives, into the plastic.

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Plasticizers are additives used to soften hard plastics. We manufacture highly safe plasticizers that can be used for polyvinyl chloride resin and urethane-based resins.

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We manufacture dispersants that exhibit excellent dispersion effects when incorporating inorganic materials and fillers into plastics.

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Antioxidants are used to suppress oxidative degradation during and after the molding process of plastics, and there are many types of antioxidants available on the market.

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We manufacture processing aids that are effective in improving the extrusion amount during the extrusion molding of rubber products and enhancing the surface quality of extruded products.

• Rubber

We manufacture dispersants that improve dispersibility by enhancing the compatibility between rubber, rubber chemicals, and fillers, thereby reducing the kneading time.

• Rubber

Our thickener "Rikemal PL-100" is an effective and highly safe product recognized as a food additive.

• others

We manufacture a cleaning agent that primarily consists of polyglycerin fatty acid esters, which have excellent cleaning power among non-ionic surfactants.

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We will introduce additives for lubricating oil that possess high safety and effectiveness, such as oil agents, wear-resistant agents, extreme pressure agents, metal surface inactivators, and rust inhibitors.

• Fats and oils

While lubricants primarily act during the melting of plastics, release agents and anti-blocking agents act during and after the cooling process.

• plastic

We manufacture dispersants that exhibit excellent dispersion effects when incorporating inorganic substances and fillers into plastics.

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