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- Green Chemical Co., Ltd. (083420.KS) manufactures and distributes specialty organic chemicals and intermediates, with a focus on ethylene oxide-based products including ethylene oxide adducts, ethanolamines, dimethyl carbonate, and acrylate monomers such as functional monomers for coatings and eco-friendly applications. The company provides precision chemical additives and related basic compounds serving industries like manufacturing, coatings, and functional materials; it operates primarily from South Korea with worldwide marketing of its products. Founded in 1974 as Korea Polyol Co., Ltd. and headquartered in Seosan, South Korea, the company underwent a significant name change in September 2008 from KPX Green Chemical Co., Ltd. to its current name, completed a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) plant in March 2008, established an R&D center in February 2014, revamped its DMC facilities in January 2014, and finished an acrylate monomer (AM) plant in June 2015. Green Chemical maintains about 80 employees and emphasizes safety, health, and environmental priorities in its operations, positioning itself as a leader in fine chemicals with over 40 years of experience in ethylene oxide additives.