Toray expands nanofiltration membranes for wastewater and advanced water treatment
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Summary
Toray announced on August 31 that global sales of NE8040-XDM and NE8040-90F nanofiltration membranes had begun in July. The products address different applications including industrial wastewater treatment, advanced purification and water reuse. Korean subsidiary Toray Advanced Materials Korea develops and manufactures them, with Toray providing technical cooperation on XDM.
Editorial view
Editorial view: The launch illustrates application-specific membrane development supported by Japanese-Korean production and technology collaboration.
Evidence and limitations
The announcement is dated August 31, 2026, with sales starting in July. These are not finished household water purifiers, and manufacturer performance claims were not independently verified.