Arakawa Chemical

About Us

Arakawa Chemical (USA) Inc. has been providing solutions for the Americas with the support of a global technology and manufacturing team behind them for over 30 years. Arakawa's history began in 1876 in Japan with rosin chemistry and modificaiton. From these roots, we have evolved over the past 140 years to become a technology leader in other areas having introduced the world's first water white hydrocarbon tackifier in ARKON. We continue to remain committed to making improvements in rosin modification - creating the only colorless, odorless rosin derivative in PINECRYSTAL. Arakawa's market focus in the Americas is in supplying to hot melts, sealant, PSA, tapes, plastic film modification among other adhesive applications. Our pledge is to bring the most consistent, clear, and high quality products to the market.

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