Asaclean Purging Compounds

Asaclean® Purging Compounds are manufactured and distributed by Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, the exclusive supplier of Asaclean® in North and South America. The brand traces its origins back to when Sun Plastech, Inc. began producing purging compounds in the mid1990s to help plastics processors improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Over ti... me, the company expanded its product portfolio and geographic reach, and in 2023 it merged fully with Asahi Kasei Plastics North America to better integrate purging compound manufacturing with advanced polymer production and serve customers more effectively in the automotive, industrial, medical, packaging, and other markets. As the leading purging compound brand in its territory, Asaclean® is positioned as a bestinclass solution for plastics processing challenges with a history of technical innovation, broad product offerings, and deep customer support. The products are engineered for a wide range of molding and extrusion applications, helping customers reduce scrap, minimize contamination during material and color changes, and improve overall productivity. Asahi Kasei Plastics North America combines these product capabilities with a strong technical support network, leveraging global expertise from the broader Asahi Kasei Group to deliver reliability and performance to manufacturers across multiple sectors. The evolution of the business reflects a commitment to operational excellence and customerfocused innovation, further strengthened by strategic expansion, acquisitions, and integration with Asahi Kaseis comprehensive materials portfolio.Read More