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Offering reliability and multiple application as Japan's sole DMSO maker.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) is a highly safe aprotic polar solvent that dissolves most organic and inorganic compounds.
In addition, Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS), an intermediate raw material of DMSO, is a unique product of Toray Fine Chemicals used in a variety of other fields.
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Structure of DMS![]() |

Removers and Cleaners
Thanks to both high dissolution properties and permeability, DMSO has extensive application as a remover and cleaner in a number of areas.


・Electronic component cleaners
・Removers
・Plant cleaning agents
・Mold release solvents for motor parts molding
Organic synthesis solvents
DMSO can be used as a raw material or reaction solvent in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical fields.

・Pharmaceuticals and Agrochemicals synthesis solvents
・Food additive synthesis solvents
Other applications
Thanks to its outstanding dissolution properties and low toxicity, use of DMSO is not limited solely to the chemical industry.
・Polymerized yarn solvents
・Extracting solvents
・Dye and Pigment dissolving solvents

In addition to offering a stable supply of high performance DMSO, Toray Fine Chemicals, in response to our customers' requests, recovers,refines and converts used DMSO back into a reusable resource thereby contributing to the protection and preservation of the environment.

DMS is a raw material for various organic sulfur compounds in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical fields and is also used as an odorant.

DMSO Sales & Marketing Sect.
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