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R&D

We are committed to developing sustainable technologies
through continuous research and development.
  • Chemistry in Life the chilly morning air My day starts early but full of energy
  • 06:00 AMI wake up to the chilly morning air. My day starts early but full of energy. EVAEVA is an eco-friendly material with elasticity and softness which makes it ideal to be used as soles of sneakers. Its properties of transparency, flexibility and low-temperature sealability make it an ideal material for laminating films and solar-module sheets.
  • 09:00 AMAs always, people hurry their steps onto the subway to go to work. CACaustic soda is used in wide range of industries, such as paper, textiles, detergents, metals, food, and electrical generation. In particular, Chlorine is used to produce polycarbonates.
  • 02:00 PMA cup of coffee cheers me up in the middle of a hectic day. PEA polymer with outstanding physical properties and environmental stability, it is found in many different forms of plastic items we use every day. Polyethylene coating in paper cups prevent leakage.
  • 06:00 PMTime to wrap up! The red taillights on congested roads tell me it’s time to go home. TDIsTDI is a feedstock for PU resin and adhesives. Flexible foams are used in shoes, furniture, automotive components, bedding, and toys, while semi-rigid foams are used in car interior materials.
  • 11:00 PMTime to rest up for a fresh start tomorrow. Survived another day, good job! PVCPVC has a wide range of applications in the home, such as wallpapers, flooring materials, window frames, cable sheathing, stationary and toys.

For over 30 years since establishment, Hanwha Chemical R&D Center has been committed to the development of cutting-edge technology
and has led the advancement of chemistry in Korea with an aim to create a more prosperous future for humanity. While focusing on developing
eco-friendly and value-added products in the existing polyolefin and chemical businesses, we also seek out and conduct research into next-
generation technologies and materials to drive our future growth and adopt innovative measures to cut costs and improve processes to further
strengthen our business competitiveness.

Hanwha Chemical R&D Center strives to become a global industry leader by developing technologies
centered on respect for humanity.

R&D Mission

  • Securing future growth engines Based on an R&D strategy aligned with the
    enterprise-wide roadmap, we develop original
    technologies and new products that will facilitate
    the commercialization of new businesses that will
    lead the industry.
  • Strengthening existing competencies In order to secure leading position in existing
    businesses and expand value-added specialty
    product portfolio, our research projects focus on
    advancing conventional processes, improving
    product quality, and reducing cost.
  • Creating a pool of best experts We ensure a creative research environment and run
    diverse programs to nurture talent in an aim to
    pursue advanced research and foster highly qualified
    experts.
  • Building a global R&D network We are building a close cooperative relationship with
    global technology leaders and prominent research
    institutions in order to secure original technologies
    and emerging core technologies that will drive our
    leadership in the global market.

R&D Organization

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  1. Head
    • R&D Planning Team
    • General Affairs Team
    • Analysis Team
    • Polyolefin R&D Center
    • PO Tech Center
    • CA/PVC R&D Center
    • PVC Tech Center
    • Petrochemical Process R&D Center
    • Future Technology R&D Center
    • Polysilicon R&D Center

R&D History

  • 1979 Established Daedeok R&D Center
  • 1982 Succeeded in developing LDPE for wire & cable
  • 1995 Succeeded in developing LLDPE for insulation
  • 1996 Succeeded in independent development of high-content EVA for shoe soles
  • 2002 Succeeded in proprietary development of ASR
  • 2003 Secured original technology for ultra-high-content EVA
  • 2008 Succeeded in developing DOTP plasticizer
  • 2011 Best Government R&D Project : LLDPE for cable with outstanding processability and mechanical property
  • 2012 Commercialized HDPE for film & injection molding
    Succeeded in developing eco-friendly plasticizer
  • 2016 Succeeded in Korea’s first domestic production of CPVC

Key Research Areas

  • PVC/Specialty PVC
    Main areas of research: PVC, Paste, CP/TP, CPVC
    Our research on multiple grades of PVC formulation and
    production process will further strengthen existing business
    competitiveness. In order to expand our portfolio and strengthen
    profitability, we also carry out research on copolymer, terpolymer
    and CPVC, developing highly functional specialty products.
  • Eco-friendly Plasticizer
    Main areas of research: Eco-DEHCH
    In line with the eco-friendly trend in the market, we conduct
    research on general-purpose eco-friendly plasticizers and
    plasticizers with specialized functions. Eco-DEHCH, in particular,
    is an eco-friendly plasticizer with a remarkable improvement in
    stability and processability. Developed by our proprietary
    technology, it has already been commercially produced.
  • Catalyst
    Main areas of research: Metallocene Catalyst,
    Ziegler-Natta Catalyst, Petrochemical Catalyst
    Our research on developing metallocene and Ziegler-Natta
    catalysts aims at securing original technologies and developing
    high-value-added specialty PE products. We also conduct
    petrochemical catalyst research to diversify our product portfolio
    and secure further competitiveness.
  • Olefin Polymer
    Main areas of research: Ethylene Homo/Co polymer
    (LD, LLD, HD, m-LLD, EVA, W&C etc.)
    Our research on diverse olefin products (EVA, LDPE, LLD/HDPE,
    metallocene PE, W&C compound) aims at satisfying customer
    needs by developing specialty products with improved durability
    and processability.
  • Functional Polymer
    Main areas of research: DCPD petroleum resin,
    high-performance adhesive resin, alkali soluble resin
    We are developing polymers that take on an adhesive quality
    when added to products and create materials used in the
    production of diverse functional adhesives, tapes, hygienic
    products, food packaging, printing ink, surface protection coating,
    paint, etc. Main products under development are functional
    polymers, such as hydrogenated petroleum resin, which is a
    material for adhesives used in hygienic products and food
    packaging, and eco-friendly alkali soluble resin.
  • Petrochemical Process
    Main areas of research: Manufacturing processes
    for petroleum resin, eco-friendly plasticizer, isocyanate,
    and intermediates for new products, energy-saving
    separation process, PE polymerization process
    Research on process development is indispensable for the
    commercialization of new processes. The project involves the
    development of optimized process design and energy-saving
    reaction/separation process technologies by concept design
    of new processes, selection of economical reaction route, and
    computer demonstration, focusing on enhancing the economics
    of commercial process.
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