Chemviron Kuraray Co., Ltd (株式会社クラレ, Kabushiki-gaisha Kurare) is a Japanese manufacturer of chemicals, fibers and other materials.

[4][5] As of June 2007[update], Kuraray was the sole worldwide producer of Vectran liquid crystal polymer (LCP) fibre.

In April 2015, Kuraray acquired the Australian manufacturer of biobased barrier films Plantic Technologies.

[11] Various products are described below:[12] In May 2018, an explosion occurred in Kuraray's Pasadena plant in the US, injuring 21 workers.

[14][15] Kuraray agreed to pay a total of $92 million in settlement to the affected employees.