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Based on our core technologies, cellulose chemistry, organic chemistry, polymer chemistry and pyrotechnic engineering, Daicel is globally expanding its business areas beyond the bounds of the chemical industry such as Chemical products, high-performance materials, precision pyrotechnic systems and others. We widely contribute to the society through these corporate activities."> <meta name="keywords" content="Daicel,Chemical,Material,Smart,Safety,CPI,Chiral separation,drug,cellulosic derivatives,organic chemicals,plastics,engineering plastic,polymer alloys,thermoplastic compounds/composites,medicinal,healthcare"> <!-- InstanceEndEditable --> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width"> <meta name="format-detection" content="telephone=no"> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="addMETA" --> <meta property="og:type" content="article"> <meta property="og:title" content="Corporate Data | About DAICEL | Daicel Corporation"> <meta property="og:description" content="Find "Corporate Data". Based on our core technologies, cellulose chemistry, organic chemistry, polymer chemistry and pyrotechnic engineering, Daicel is globally expanding its business areas beyond the bounds of the chemical industry such as Chemical products, high-performance materials, precision pyrotechnic systems and others. 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class="contents"> <div class="table-wrap" data-parts="tables"> <table class="table table-vertical table-bordered table-inline-md"> <colgroup> <col class="w-20"> <col class="w-80"> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <th class="table-tbcolor-lv2" scope="row">Corporate Name</th> <td>Daicel Corporation</td> </tr> <tr> <th class="table-tbcolor-lv2" scope="row">Incorporated</th> <td>September 8, 1919</td> </tr> <tr> <th class="table-tbcolor-lv2" scope="row">Paid-in Capital</th> <td>36,275,440,089 Yen (As of March 31, 2024)</td> </tr> <tr> <th class="table-tbcolor-lv2" scope="row">Number of Shares</th> <td>286,942,682 (As of March 31, 2024)</td> </tr> <tr> <th class="table-tbcolor-lv2" scope="row">Number of Employees</th> <td>11,134 (Consolidated)<br>2,510(Non-Consolidated) (As of March 31, 2024)</td> </tr> <tr> <th class="table-tbcolor-lv2" scope="row">Head Office</th> <td><em class="font-weight-bold" data-parts="typography">Osaka</em><br>Grand Front Osaka Tower-B, 3-1, Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, 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