{"id":1122,"date":"2022-05-27T22:51:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T13:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en-test.nikkol.co.jp\/history-%e6%9c%aa%e7%bf%bb%e8%a8%b3\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T17:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T08:09:13","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/corporate\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n

Corporate History<\/h2>\n
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1946<\/dt>\n
Asahi Trading Co., Ltd. is founded.<\/dd>\n
1949<\/dt>\n
Company name is changed to Nikko Trading Co., Ltd.The NIKKOL\u00ae trademark is adopted.<\/dd>\n
1964<\/dt>\n
Company name is changed from Nikko Trading Co., Ltd. to Nikko Chemicals Co., Ltd.<\/dd>\n
1970<\/dt>\n
The Nikkol Technical Center and the Distribution Management Center are established in Hasune, of Itabashi-ku, Tokyo.<\/dd>\n
1989<\/dt>\n
The Pharmaceutical Development Center opens in Kanagawa Science Park in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.<\/dd>\n
1994<\/dt>\n
The Nasu Factory is newly constructed in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture, and the Odai Factory is relocated.<\/dd>\n
2007<\/dt>\n
Nikko Chemicals Shanghai Corporation is founded.-Nikko Chemicals Singapore is founded in the Jurong Industrial Estate in Singapore.<\/dd>\n
2009<\/dt>\n
The Nikko Shanghai office is relocated to North Chengdu Road, Shanghai, and the first overseas Open Research Laboratory opens.<\/dd>\n
2014<\/dt>\n
Open Research Laboratory opens at Nikko Chemicals\u2019 Osaka Branch.<\/dd>\n
2015<\/dt>\n
A solar power generation system is installed at the Nasu Factory.<\/dd>\n
2016<\/dt>\n
Nikoderm Research EU Representative Office and Research Laboratory are founded.
\n The Personal Care Handbook is published.
\n Joint venture company Aprinnova is founded in the USA.<\/dd>\n
2018<\/dt>\n
Nippon Surfactant Industries factories acquired MPJA Halal certification in Nasu Factory (overall) and Utsunomiya Factory (some production lines).
\n Nippon Surfactant Industries acquired RSPO certification (supply chain).<\/dd>\n
2019<\/dt>\n
The Nikko Shanghai Open Research Laboratory is reopened after refurbishment.<\/dd>\n
2022<\/dt>\n
Nikko Chemicals merges with the Cosmos Technical Center and switches to a divisional organization system.<\/dd>\n
2022<\/dt>\n
Establishment of local Indian subsidiary Nikko Chemicals India<\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n

Product Development History<\/h2>\n
\n
1951<\/dt>\n
[Japan\u2019s first] Domestic production of nonionic surfactants.<\/dd>\n
1961<\/dt>\n
[World\u2019s first] Development of oil-soluble vitamin B6 and C derivatives.
World\u2019s first] Development of solubilizer for injection of polyoxyethylene hardened castor oil.<\/dd>\n
1963<\/dt>\n
[World\u2019s first] Commercialization of homogeneous polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers.<\/dd>\n
1973<\/dt>\n
[World\u2019s first] Development of alkyl glyceryl ethers.<\/dd>\n
1975<\/dt>\n
[Japan\u2019s first] Development of polyoxyethylene phytosterol.<\/dd>\n
1981<\/dt>\n
[World\u2019s first] Development of the non-aqueous emulsification technique with sucrose fatty acid esters.
[Japan\u2019s first] Development of hydrogenated lecithins (\u201cNIKKOL Lecinol\u00ae Series\u201d) and their application to cosmetics.<\/dd>\n
1983<\/dt>\n
[Japan\u2019s first] Development of technology for the application of liposome to cosmetics.<\/dd>\n
1986<\/dt>\n
Launch of the novel whitening active ingredient \u201cNIKKOL VC-PMG\u201d.<\/dd>\n
1995<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkomulese\u00ae 41\u201d, an O\/W emulsifier with an excellent waterproofing effect.<\/dd>\n
1997<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL VC-IP\u201d, an oil-soluble vitamin C derivative with improved percutaneous absorption and stability.<\/dd>\n
1998<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkomulese\u00ae 61H\u201d, an O\/W emulsifier for hair products with a conditioning effect.<\/dd>\n
1999<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkolipid\u00ae 81S\u201d, a multifunctional phospholipid complex ideal for anti-inflammatory products and products for use on sensitive skin which forms a structure similar to sebum on the skin. <\/dd>\n
2002<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkoguard\u00ae DL\u201d, an antibacterial emulsifier.<\/dd>\n
2003<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkomulese\u00ae WO\u201d, a W\/O emulsifier that can be formulated with high amounts of silicone oil and polar oil.<\/dd>\n
2004<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Tocoretinate-10\u201d, which helps to reduce wrinkles and promote collagen synthesis and hyaluronic acid production.-Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkomulese\u00ae LH\u201d, a complex O\/W emulsifier with remarkable salt tolerance.<\/dd>\n
2005-<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Retinol H10\u201d, a retinol derivative that helps dermal fibers to promote hyaluronic acid production in cells and is stable against heat, light, and oxidation.<\/dd>\n
2006<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkomulese\u00ae LC\u201d, a complex O\/W emulsifier with a skin care effect.
\n Launch of \u201cNIKKOL VB6-IP\u201d, an oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B6.
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkomulese\u00ae WO-NS\u201d, a W\/O emulsifier.<\/dd>\n
2007<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkoguard\u00ae 88\u201d, an antimicrobial emulsifier.
Authorization of \u201cNIKKOL\u00ae VC-IP\u201d as a novel whitening active ingredient.<\/dd>\n
2009<\/dt>\n
Received first prize for \u201cProposal of a novel anti-aging and anti-wrinkle concept (NIKKOL Zinc Glycinate Complex)\u201d at IFSCC Conference 2009.<\/dd>\n
2010<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Nikkomulese\u00ae LC-EF\u201d, a complex O\/W emulsifier with a skin care effect for use in PEG-FREE products.
\n Addition of \u201cNIKKOL Lecinol\u00ae S-10 PLUS\u201d to the lineup of the hydrogenated soybean phospholipid acid lecinol series.
\n Launch of the Green Sustainable series \u201cNIKKOL GS series\u201d.<\/dd>\n
2015<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Purephos\u00ae series\u201d, a high-purity alkyl phosphate.<\/dd>\n
2016<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL Shea Butter AQUA\u00ae\u201d, a water-soluble shea butter derivative.<\/dd>\n
2017<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL NIKKOMIX\u00ae SR\u201d, a sebum remover MIX.<\/dd>\n
2020<\/dt>\n
Launch of \u201cNIKKOL VF-LINO\u00ae\u201d, a whitening support ingredient.
\n Launch of \u201cNIKKOL NIKKOSOME\u00ae PV-PF\u201d, a penetration-promoting vesicle material.
Authorization of \u201cNIKKOL SUGARSQUALANE\u00ae M\u201d as a pharmaceutical excipient, launched as a sustainable pharmaceutical excipient.<\/dd>\n
2022<\/dt>\n
Launch of the NIKKOL Triglyn series of polyglyceryl fatty acid esters with high cleansing capabilities.<\/dd>\n
2023<\/dt>\n
Launch of NIKKOL LECINOL\u00ae MFL multifunctional lysolecithin with skin barrier function strengthening capabilities.
Launch of NIKKOL Caf\u00e9 series of upcycled coffee grounds.<\/dd>\n
2024<\/dt>\n
Launched NIKKOL NIKKOSOLVE\u00ae series of natural solubilizers for essential oils and fragrances.<\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Corporate History 1946 Asahi Trading Co., Ltd. is founded. 1949 Company name is changed to Nikko Trading Co., Ltd.The NIKKOL\u00ae trademark is adopted. 1964 Company name is changed from Nikko Trading Co., Ltd. to Nikko Chemicals Co., Ltd. 1970 The Nikkol Technical Center and the Distribution Management Center are established in Hasune, of Itabashi-ku, Tokyo.\uff65\uff65\uff65<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":115,"parent":1130,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1122"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1122"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7765,"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1122\/revisions\/7765"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1130"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nikkol.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}