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Saemangeumsandan 2-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea
+82 63-731-2513
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Overview
- Summary
- EP Chemtech Co., Ltd. is a leading company in secondary battery electrolyte and additive technologies, specializing in the development and production of high-performance secondary battery materials. The company also possesses expertise in optical UV coating paints and functional film manufacturing, positioning itself as a fine chemical specialist. Through continuous R&D, it contributes to enhancing safety, sustainability, and performance in the global energy and materials market.EP Chemtech Co., Ltd. is a leading company in secondary battery electrolyte and additive technologies, specializing in the development and production of high-performance secondary battery materials. The company also possesses expertise in optical UV coating paints and functional film manufacturing, positioning itself as a fine chemical specialist. Through continuous R&D, it contributes to enhancing safety, sustainability, and performance in the global energy and materials market.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Secondary Battery Materials: The company offers a product line including lithium salts (LiFSI, LiPO2F2, LiBOB, LiDFOP), sodium salts, additives, separator binders, ionic liquid electrolytes (EP-IL01), and aqueous binders (EP-WB01). LiFSI electrolyte is a next-generation electrolyte that improves battery stability and lifespan, and suppresses low-temperature discharge. The EP-IL01 ionic liquid electrolyte features non-volatility and non-flammability, enhancing battery explosion safety and preventing degradation.Secondary Battery Materials: The company offers a product line including lithium salts (LiFSI, LiPO2F2, LiBOB, LiDFOP), sodium salts, additives, separator binders, ionic liquid electrolytes (EP-IL01), and aqueous binders (EP-WB01). LiFSI electrolyte is a next-generation electrolyte that improves battery stability and lifespan, and suppresses low-temperature discharge. The EP-IL01 ionic liquid electrolyte features non-volatility and non-flammability, enhancing battery explosion safety and preventing degradation.
- Optical Coating Paints: A diverse range of functional coating paints is provided, including UV-blocking coatings, anti-fingerprint and scratch-resistant coatings, UV-curable pattern resins, thermoforming coatings (hard coating agents, anti-fogging agents, anti-glare agents, anti-static agents, anti-fouling agents), UV molding agents, UV-curable primers, high-hardness coatings, adhesives, and scratch repair agents. The company also possesses UV-curable color pattern resin technology applied in furniture VCM and automotive tail lamp films.Optical Coating Paints: A diverse range of functional coating paints is provided, including UV-blocking coatings, anti-fingerprint and scratch-resistant coatings, UV-curable pattern resins, thermoforming coatings (hard coating agents, anti-fogging agents, anti-glare agents, anti-static agents, anti-fouling agents), UV molding agents, UV-curable primers, high-hardness coatings, adhesives, and scratch repair agents. The company also possesses UV-curable color pattern resin technology applied in furniture VCM and automotive tail lamp films.
- Optical Sheets and Films: Production of IT optical plastic coated sheets and films such as SLIP TPU film, anti-fogging film (EP-R200), general hard-coated TPU film, anti-fingerprint film (EP-R600), and high-hardness films. Films with excellent anti-abrasion and high-hardness properties, characterized by superior processability and flexibility, are key product offerings.Optical Sheets and Films: Production of IT optical plastic coated sheets and films such as SLIP TPU film, anti-fogging film (EP-R200), general hard-coated TPU film, anti-fingerprint film (EP-R600), and high-hardness films. Films with excellent anti-abrasion and high-hardness properties, characterized by superior processability and flexibility, are key product offerings.
- Proprietary Technologies: The company's functional specialty paint manufacturing technology is based on original SOL-GEL synthesis and UV-curable composition technologies. It established and patented its unique manufacturing technology for LiFSI electrolyte for lithium-ion secondary batteries, a first in Korea. The development of proprietary purification technology enables reduction of wastewater treatment costs, shortening of manufacturing time, and securing high yield capabilities.Proprietary Technologies: The company's functional specialty paint manufacturing technology is based on original SOL-GEL synthesis and UV-curable composition technologies. It established and patented its unique manufacturing technology for LiFSI electrolyte for lithium-ion secondary batteries, a first in Korea. The development of proprietary purification technology enables reduction of wastewater treatment costs, shortening of manufacturing time, and securing high yield capabilities.
- Core Advantages
- Leading Technology in Secondary Battery Electrolytes: Positioned as a pioneer in Korea's secondary battery electrolyte and additive technologies, the company demonstrates potential for growth as a global top electrolyte specialist. Its LiFSI electrolyte boasts high quality with 99.95% purity, less than 2 PPM metal content, and less than 20 PPM moisture content.Leading Technology in Secondary Battery Electrolytes: Positioned as a pioneer in Korea's secondary battery electrolyte and additive technologies, the company demonstrates potential for growth as a global top electrolyte specialist. Its LiFSI electrolyte boasts high quality with 99.95% purity, less than 2 PPM metal content, and less than 20 PPM moisture content.
- Proprietary Manufacturing and Purification Technologies: The development of unique purification technology for LiFSI electrolyte reduces wastewater treatment costs and shortens manufacturing process time by nearly half compared to competitors, ensuring production efficiency. High yield rates contribute to increased productivity and competitive pricing.Proprietary Manufacturing and Purification Technologies: The development of unique purification technology for LiFSI electrolyte reduces wastewater treatment costs and shortens manufacturing process time by nearly half compared to competitors, ensuring production efficiency. High yield rates contribute to increased productivity and competitive pricing.
- Diversified Business Portfolio and Core Technologies: The company possesses capabilities in secondary battery materials, IT optical UV coating, coating paints, and optical sheets and films. Its ownership of original SOL-GEL synthesis and UV-curable composition technologies enables the development of various high-value-added products.Diversified Business Portfolio and Core Technologies: The company possesses capabilities in secondary battery materials, IT optical UV coating, coating paints, and optical sheets and films. Its ownership of original SOL-GEL synthesis and UV-curable composition technologies enables the development of various high-value-added products.
- Recognized Technological Prowess and Growth Potential: Accolades include the IR52 Jang Young-shil Award (for high-purity next-generation LiFSI electrolyte), selection as one of the 'Materials, Parts, and Equipment Strong Small Businesses 100+', 'Preliminary Unicorn Company', and 'Growth Company' in the Global Strong Small Business 1000+ Project, affirming its national recognition for technology and growth potential.Recognized Technological Prowess and Growth Potential: Accolades include the IR52 Jang Young-shil Award (for high-purity next-generation LiFSI electrolyte), selection as one of the 'Materials, Parts, and Equipment Strong Small Businesses 100+', 'Preliminary Unicorn Company', and 'Growth Company' in the Global Strong Small Business 1000+ Project, affirming its national recognition for technology and growth potential.
- Establishment of Large-Scale Production Infrastructure: Completion of a secondary battery electrolyte production plant in Gunsan Saemangeum National Industrial Complex, with an annual production capacity of 1,500 tons of electrolytes and additives. Plans to expand production to 4,000 tons annually by 2026 through a second phase plant expansion.Establishment of Large-Scale Production Infrastructure: Completion of a secondary battery electrolyte production plant in Gunsan Saemangeum National Industrial Complex, with an annual production capacity of 1,500 tons of electrolytes and additives. Plans to expand production to 4,000 tons annually by 2026 through a second phase plant expansion.
- Strategic Partnerships with Key Clients: Established cooperative relationships with major domestic electrolyte and battery manufacturers such as Enchem, Samsung SDI, Dongwha Electrolyte, WCP, Soulbrain, and Duksan. History of supplying optical coating products to global electronics companies including Samsung Electronics, Nokia, SONY, SHARP, and LG.Strategic Partnerships with Key Clients: Established cooperative relationships with major domestic electrolyte and battery manufacturers such as Enchem, Samsung SDI, Dongwha Electrolyte, WCP, Soulbrain, and Duksan. History of supplying optical coating products to global electronics companies including Samsung Electronics, Nokia, SONY, SHARP, and LG.
- Target Industrie
- Secondary Battery Industry: Supply of electrolytes and additives for performance and stability enhancement in medium-to-large lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).Secondary Battery Industry: Supply of electrolytes and additives for performance and stability enhancement in medium-to-large lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
- Display Industry: Application of hardened coating technology on transparent plastic panels (PMMA, PC) for displays, providing excellent surface hardness, abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance.Display Industry: Application of hardened coating technology on transparent plastic panels (PMMA, PC) for displays, providing excellent surface hardness, abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance.
- IT Optical Industry: Supply of optical coating paints and functional films for mobile phones and other display applications.IT Optical Industry: Supply of optical coating paints and functional films for mobile phones and other display applications.
- Home Appliance Industry: Supply of handle materials for Samsung Electronics refrigerators and View Cover materials (including anti-fingerprint coating products) for Samsung Galaxy S and Note series.Home Appliance Industry: Supply of handle materials for Samsung Electronics refrigerators and View Cover materials (including anti-fingerprint coating products) for Samsung Galaxy S and Note series.
- Automotive Industry: Application of coating products manufactured through a pattern process for Hyundai Venue tail lamp films.Automotive Industry: Application of coating products manufactured through a pattern process for Hyundai Venue tail lamp films.
- Major Markets
- South Korea, ChinaSouth Korea, China
- United StatesUnited States
- Certifications/Patents
- Patents: Holds a total of 22 patents, including 10 registered patents related to electrolytes, additives, and basic chemical materials, with 8 domestic applications and 4 PCT applications. Acquired a patent for its proprietary manufacturing technology of LiFSI electrolyte for lithium-ion secondary batteries (2016).Patents: Holds a total of 22 patents, including 10 registered patents related to electrolytes, additives, and basic chemical materials, with 8 domestic applications and 4 PCT applications. Acquired a patent for its proprietary manufacturing technology of LiFSI electrolyte for lithium-ion secondary batteries (2016).
- Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (2012) for quality and environmental management systems, and ISO 45001 (2020) for occupational health and safety management. Certified as a corporate research institute (2008, Gunsan research institute in 2019) and recognized as a venture company (2008, 2019). Certified as an innovative small and medium-sized enterprise (INNO-BIZ) (2011) and a specialized parts and materials company (2011). Root industry company certification (2019) and selected as one of the 'Materials, Parts, and Equipment Strong Small Businesses 100+' (2020). Selected as a 'Preliminary Unicorn Company' by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (2022). Designated as a 'Growth Company' in the Global Strong Small Business 1000+ Project (2025).Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (2012) for quality and environmental management systems, and ISO 45001 (2020) for occupational health and safety management. Certified as a corporate research institute (2008, Gunsan research institute in 2019) and recognized as a venture company (2008, 2019). Certified as an innovative small and medium-sized enterprise (INNO-BIZ) (2011) and a specialized parts and materials company (2011). Root industry company certification (2019) and selected as one of the 'Materials, Parts, and Equipment Strong Small Businesses 100+' (2020). Selected as a 'Preliminary Unicorn Company' by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (2022). Designated as a 'Growth Company' in the Global Strong Small Business 1000+ Project (2025).
- Awards: Awarded the Prime Minister's Commendation at the 2015 Creative Economy Venture Startup Competition. Received the '1 Million Dollar Export Tower' award on the 52nd Trade Day (2015). Honored with the IR52 Jang Young-shil Award for high-purity next-generation LiFSI electrolyte (2023). Recipient of the Jeollabuk-do Science and Technology Award and the 17th Korea Green Energy Excellent Company Grand Prize. The CEO received commendations from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration for Young Entrepreneurs.Awards: Awarded the Prime Minister's Commendation at the 2015 Creative Economy Venture Startup Competition. Received the '1 Million Dollar Export Tower' award on the 52nd Trade Day (2015). Honored with the IR52 Jang Young-shil Award for high-purity next-generation LiFSI electrolyte (2023). Recipient of the Jeollabuk-do Science and Technology Award and the 17th Korea Green Energy Excellent Company Grand Prize. The CEO received commendations from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration for Young Entrepreneurs.
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Saemangeumsandan 2-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea
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