NOF Corporation manufactures chemicals Japan, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company operates through Functional Chemicals, Life Science, and Explosive & Propulsion segments. The Functional Chemicals segment offers fatty acids and glycerin, fatty acid derivatives, and surfactants, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide derivatives, organic peroxides, functional polymers, functional films, and electronic materials, as well as materials for anti-corrosion. The Life Science segment provides MPC-related products, raw materials for DDS drug formulation, edible oils, and functional foods. The Explosive & Propulsion segment offers industrial explosives, defense-related explosives, rocket propellant, automotive safety devices, and metal manufactured products. The company is also involved in logistics, insurance agency, and real estate businesses. NOF Corporation was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.