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About Nagase America LLC About Nagase America Delivering the Future of Beauty. Your Trusted Personal Care Ingredients Partner As part of NAGASE Group, Nagase America LLC distributes a curated selection of high-performance ingredients designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers around the globe. Our strategic supplier partnerships are at the heart of our mission to enhance beauty and wellness, blending tradition with technology to meet the sophisticated demands of today’s consumers. This synergy enables us to not only anticipate trends but also set new standards in the personal care industry, ensuring that every product we offer is a testament to our commitment to excellence. In the personal care industry, we are dedicated to enhancing beauty and wellness through innovative, science-backed solutions, combining nature's finest ingredients with the brightest minds in research. At the heart of NAGASE America lies our unwavering dedication to our core values: Efficacy Our focus on efficacy ensures our products deliver visible, measurable results, building trust and satisfaction in our brand through rigorous testing. Innovation At our core is innovation, constantly venturing into new areas like bio-active complexes and smart technologies to create superior skincare and haircare solutions. Sustainability We prioritize sustainability in every aspect, from eco-friendly manufacturing to renewable sourcing, aiming to reduce our environmental footprint for a better future. Science We’re committed to scientific excellence, utilizing cutting-edge research to ensure the safety and efficacy of our ingredients. Our approach guarantees high-quality, evidence backed products. NAGASE's science backed solutions for Personal Care are created at their Global Innovation Centers in: • Okayama, Japan (NAGASE Viita: R&D, Manufacturing, Holistic Sustainability) • Kobe, Japan (NAGASE R&D Center: Product & Process Innovation, Blue Sky Ideation) • Itasca, IL, USA (NAGASE America LLC: Formulation Innovation & Sales Support) • Lyon, France (NAGASE Europe: Scientific Research) As part of NagaseGroup, Nagase America LLC distributes a curated selection of high-performance ingredients designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers around the globe. Our strategic supplier partnerships are at the heart of our mission to enhance beauty and wellness, blending tradition with technology to meet the sophisticated demands of today’s consumers. This synergy enables us to not only anticipate trends but also set new standards in the personal care industry, ensuring that every product we offer is a testament to our commitment to excellence. In the personal care industry, we are dedicated to enhancing beauty and wellness through innovative, science-backed solutions, combining nature’s finest ingredients with the brightest minds in research. At the heart of NAGASE America lies our unwavering dedication to our core values Efficacy Our focus on efficacy ensures our products deliver visible, measurable results, building trust and satisfaction in our brand through rigorous testing. Innovation At our core is innovation, constantly venturing into new areas like bio-active complexes and smart technologies to create superior skincare and haircare solutions. Sustainability We prioritize sustainability in every aspect, from eco-friendly manufacturing to renewable sourcing, aiming to reduce our environmental footprint for a better future. Science We’re committed to scientific excellence, utilizing cutting-edge research to ensure the safety and efficacy of our ingredients. Our approach guarantees high-quality, evidence backed products. NAGASE’s science backed solutions for Personal Care are created at their Global Innovation Centers in: ■ Okayama, Japan (NAGASE Viita: R&D, Manufacturing, Holistic Sustainability) ■ Kobe, Japan (NAGASE R&D Center: Product & Process Innovation, Blue Sky Ideation) ■ Itasca, IL, USA (NAGASE America LLC: Formulation Innovation & Sales Support) ■ Lyon, France (NAGASE Europe: Scientific Research) Nagase America develops unique solutions that go beyond distribution. ​With 50+ years in business, our deep expertise in the CASE and Advanced Materials industries, global network, and innovation capabilities enable you to deliver what's next for your customers, today and tomorrow.​ Our team of experts will partner with you to identify the right solution for your needs, leveraging our full suite of capabilities. Nagase America is part of NAGASE Group, a public company with $5.72 billion in annual revenue, established in Kyoto, Japan in 1832. With 106 group companies and more than 7,500 team members spanning over 25 countries and regions, NAGASE is recognized globally for its advanced research, manufacturing, and distribution expertise. In 2025, NAGASE & CO., LTD. was ranked No. 4 among the 'Top 100 Chemical Distributors' list published by ICIS. NAGASE Mobility Solutions, a division of NAGASE & Co., Ltd., leverages nearly two centuries of expertise in the chemical supply chain to drive innovation in the mobility industry. We provide a comprehensive range of materials, parts, processing technologies, and construction methods tailored to sectors including automotive, aerospace, and agricultural machinery. Our commitment extends to pioneering next-generation mobility technologies such as Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and autonomous driving. Our mission is to contribute to a new mobile society where people, things, and data are interconnected, delivering solutions that enhance safety, comfort, and environmental sustainability. Our product portfolio encompasses interior and exterior automotive applications, functional parts, car electronics components, and CASE-compatible products. We specialize in functional materials, including general-purpose and engineering plastics, paints, and adhesives. Additionally, we offer high-performance materials essential for electric vehicle (xEV) development and environmentally conscious technologies derived from our resin expertise. NAGASE Mobility Solutions, a division of NAGASE & Co., Ltd., leverages nearly two centuries of expertise in the chemical supply chain to drive innovation in the mobility industry. We provide a comprehensive range of materials, parts, processing technologies, and construction methods tailored to sectors including automotive, aerospace, and agricultural machinery. Our commitment extends to pioneering next-generation mobility technologies such as Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and autonomous driving. Our mission is to contribute to a new mobile society where people, things, and data are interconnected, delivering solutions that enhance safety, comfort, and environmental sustainability. Our product portfolio encompasses interior and exterior automotive applications, functional parts, car electronics components, and CASE-compatible products. We specialize in functional materials, including general-purpose and engineering plastics, paints, and adhesives. Additionally, we offer high-performance materials essential for electric vehicle (xEV) development and environmentally conscious technologies derived from our resin expertise.