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NOF Corp. engages in the functional chemicals, life science, and pharmaceutical products businesses. It operates through the following business divisions: Oleo & specialty Chemicals, Functional Chemicals & Polymers, Explosives & Propulsion, Functional Foods, Life Science Products, DDS Development, Anti-Corrosion, and Others. The Oleo & specialty Chemicals division provides fats and glycerin, fatty acid derivatives, surfactants, petrochemical products and advanced polymers. The , Functional Chemicals & Polymers division produces polybutene, orgaic peroxides, petrochemicals, functional polymers, blocked carboxylic acid related products, isoparafin-baced odorless solvents and other products. The Explosives & Propulsion division supplies products to various areas related to daily lives such as automotive safety devices, marine equipment, thermal indicator materials, sterilizing materials, pharmaceutical materials, and crime prevention devices. The Functional Foods division engages in the processing of oils and fats for food contributes widely to the food industry by striving for the development of products in pursuit of deliciousness based on the technologies cultivated as a pioneer of processing oils and fats such as margarine, shortening, refined fat for confectionery use, depanning oil, filling and topping materials, powder oils and fats, and materials for cooking and frozen foods. The Life Science Products division provides biocompatible materials; products for eye care, skin care, oral care, and other care products; medical device products, diagnostic reagents, oxidative stress antibody products and fiber processing agents. The DDS Development division produces PEGylation and activated PEGs, phospholipid and liposomes, ultra-purity polysorbate 80, and cell membrane modifiers. The Anti-Corrosion division provides metal anti- corrosion treatments, dry galvanizing treatment, and sealers. The Others division engages in the logistics business, real estate sales, and insurance agency services. The company was founded on June 1, 1937 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.