COSMO CHEMICAL, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- COSMO CHEMICAL is a comprehensive functional materials company, established in 1968, specializing in the production of titanium dioxide, a unique domestic manufacturer, and a key player in secondary battery core materials such as cobalt sulfate and the recovery of valuable metals (nickel, cobalt, lithium, manganese) through waste battery recycling.COSMO CHEMICAL is a comprehensive functional materials company, established in 1968, specializing in the production of titanium dioxide, a unique domestic manufacturer, and a key player in secondary battery core materials such as cobalt sulfate and the recovery of valuable metals (nickel, cobalt, lithium, manganese) through waste battery recycling.
- Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂): Recognized as the 21st century's best white pigment, with technology to produce a wide range of products from general-purpose to specialized applications for textiles, food, and electronics. Product models include COTIOX KA-100, COTIOX KA-300 (Anatase type), and KR-Series (Rutile type), with high-purity products (over 99.9%) used as key raw materials in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and semiconductor components (MLCC).Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂): Recognized as the 21st century's best white pigment, with technology to produce a wide range of products from general-purpose to specialized applications for textiles, food, and electronics. Product models include COTIOX KA-100, COTIOX KA-300 (Anatase type), and KR-Series (Rutile type), with high-purity products (over 99.9%) used as key raw materials in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and semiconductor components (MLCC).
- Cobalt Sulfate (CoSO₄): A crucial core material for secondary battery cathode active materials, the company is the sole domestic producer of cobalt sulfate from cobalt ore. It commenced commercial production in 2010, establishing and operating a cobalt sulfate plant with purely domestic technology.Cobalt Sulfate (CoSO₄): A crucial core material for secondary battery cathode active materials, the company is the sole domestic producer of cobalt sulfate from cobalt ore. It commenced commercial production in 2010, establishing and operating a cobalt sulfate plant with purely domestic technology.
- Waste Battery Recycling Technology: Expanding its business into recovering valuable metals such as nickel, cobalt, lithium, and manganese from spent batteries. This includes developing technology to recover lithium and produce lithium carbonate through leaching from spent cathode active materials, and selectively recovering lithium from ternary spent cathode active materials.Waste Battery Recycling Technology: Expanding its business into recovering valuable metals such as nickel, cobalt, lithium, and manganese from spent batteries. This includes developing technology to recover lithium and produce lithium carbonate through leaching from spent cathode active materials, and selectively recovering lithium from ternary spent cathode active materials.
- LFP Battery Iron Phosphate Manufacturing Technology: Completed patent registration for a process to manufacture iron phosphate for LFP batteries using approximately 100,000 tons of iron sulfate, a byproduct from titanium dioxide production. This technology converts existing byproducts into high-value LFP precursors, enhancing resource efficiency and securing cost competitiveness.LFP Battery Iron Phosphate Manufacturing Technology: Completed patent registration for a process to manufacture iron phosphate for LFP batteries using approximately 100,000 tons of iron sulfate, a byproduct from titanium dioxide production. This technology converts existing byproducts into high-value LFP precursors, enhancing resource efficiency and securing cost competitiveness.
- Exclusive Domestic Titanium Dioxide Production Capability: Possessing unique technology and know-how as the sole domestic producer of titanium dioxide since its establishment in 1968. Securing a stable revenue base by producing not only general-purpose products but also high-value special-purpose titanium dioxide for textiles, food, and electronics, maintaining approximately 70% domestic market share.Exclusive Domestic Titanium Dioxide Production Capability: Possessing unique technology and know-how as the sole domestic producer of titanium dioxide since its establishment in 1968. Securing a stable revenue base by producing not only general-purpose products but also high-value special-purpose titanium dioxide for textiles, food, and electronics, maintaining approximately 70% domestic market share.
- Vertical Integration and Diversification in Secondary Battery Core Materials: Expanding beyond being the sole domestic producer of cobalt sulfate to include the recovery of nickel, cobalt, lithium, and manganese through waste battery recycling. A strategic move to expand business into LFP materials in addition to ternary materials through vertical integration of NCM (Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese) cathode materials with its subsidiary, Cosmo Advanced Materials.Vertical Integration and Diversification in Secondary Battery Core Materials: Expanding beyond being the sole domestic producer of cobalt sulfate to include the recovery of nickel, cobalt, lithium, and manganese through waste battery recycling. A strategic move to expand business into LFP materials in addition to ternary materials through vertical integration of NCM (Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese) cathode materials with its subsidiary, Cosmo Advanced Materials.
- High-Value Material Conversion Technology from Byproducts: Secured patented technology for manufacturing iron phosphate for LFP batteries by utilizing iron sulfate byproducts from titanium dioxide production. This strength enhances resource efficiency, secures cost competitiveness, and establishes an environmentally friendly production process.High-Value Material Conversion Technology from Byproducts: Secured patented technology for manufacturing iron phosphate for LFP batteries by utilizing iron sulfate byproducts from titanium dioxide production. This strength enhances resource efficiency, secures cost competitiveness, and establishes an environmentally friendly production process.
- Strengthened Global Partnerships and Supply Chain: Engaging in strategic alliances with global partners like Kronos (USA) to target the special-purpose titanium dioxide market, thereby increasing the proportion of high-value products. Signed an MOU for the supply of battery-grade nickel sulfate and cobalt sulfate with a major global precursor manufacturing entity in Indonesia, enhancing the stability and carbon competitiveness of the Asian battery value chain.Strengthened Global Partnerships and Supply Chain: Engaging in strategic alliances with global partners like Kronos (USA) to target the special-purpose titanium dioxide market, thereby increasing the proportion of high-value products. Signed an MOU for the supply of battery-grade nickel sulfate and cobalt sulfate with a major global precursor manufacturing entity in Indonesia, enhancing the stability and carbon competitiveness of the Asian battery value chain.
- Continuous Research and Development and Patent Acquisition: Established technological entry barriers by acquiring various patents related to the recovery of valuable metals from spent cathode active materials. Continuously generating R&D achievements, including technology for recovering lithium and producing lithium carbonate from spent cathode active materials, and selectively recovering lithium from ternary spent cathode active materials.Continuous Research and Development and Patent Acquisition: Established technological entry barriers by acquiring various patents related to the recovery of valuable metals from spent cathode active materials. Continuously generating R&D achievements, including technology for recovering lithium and producing lithium carbonate from spent cathode active materials, and selectively recovering lithium from ternary spent cathode active materials.
- Paint and Coating Industry: Application leveraging titanium dioxide's white pigment properties.Paint and Coating Industry: Application leveraging titanium dioxide's white pigment properties.
- Plastics and Rubber Industry: Titanium dioxide's role as a colorant and reinforcing agent.Plastics and Rubber Industry: Titanium dioxide's role as a colorant and reinforcing agent.
- Paper and Ink Industry: Improving paper whiteness and smoothness, enhancing ink color development.Paper and Ink Industry: Improving paper whiteness and smoothness, enhancing ink color development.
- Textile Industry: Utilization of titanium dioxide in textile applications.Textile Industry: Utilization of titanium dioxide in textile applications.
- Food and Pharmaceutical Industry: High-purity titanium dioxide's role in UV protection and color enhancement.Food and Pharmaceutical Industry: High-purity titanium dioxide's role in UV protection and color enhancement.
- Cosmetics Industry: Application of high-purity titanium dioxide for UV protection and color enhancement.Cosmetics Industry: Application of high-purity titanium dioxide for UV protection and color enhancement.
- Semiconductor Industry: Titanium dioxide as a key raw material for electronic products such as Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC).Semiconductor Industry: Titanium dioxide as a key raw material for electronic products such as Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC).
- Secondary Battery Industry: Supply of core cathode materials like cobalt sulfate, nickel sulfate, and iron phosphate for LFP batteries.Secondary Battery Industry: Supply of core cathode materials like cobalt sulfate, nickel sulfate, and iron phosphate for LFP batteries.
- Environmental Industry: Supply of water treatment agents and other environmental products.Environmental Industry: Supply of water treatment agents and other environmental products.
- Indonesia, China (discussions ongoing for raw material supply and product delivery)Indonesia, China (discussions ongoing for raw material supply and product delivery)
- USA (supplying titanium dioxide to Kronos)USA (supplying titanium dioxide to Kronos)
- Patent registration for LFP battery iron phosphate manufacturing method (utilizing iron sulfate from titanium dioxide production)Patent registration for LFP battery iron phosphate manufacturing method (utilizing iron sulfate from titanium dioxide production)
- Food Safety Management System CertificationFood Safety Management System Certification
- Quality Management System CertificationQuality Management System Certification
- Environmental Management System CertificationEnvironmental Management System Certification
- Acquisition of various patents related to the recovery of valuable metals from spent cathode active materialsAcquisition of various patents related to the recovery of valuable metals from spent cathode active materials
- Development of a method to recover lithium and produce lithium carbonate through leaching from spent cathode active materialsDevelopment of a method to recover lithium and produce lithium carbonate through leaching from spent cathode active materials
- Acquisition of technology for selectively recovering lithium from ternary spent cathode active materialsAcquisition of technology for selectively recovering lithium from ternary spent cathode active materials