Harima Chemicals : Develops Innovative Deinking Primer to Be Used in the Recycling of Plastics
September 25, 2023 at 08:34 pm
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Harima is glad to announce development of an innovative primer that facilitates removal of printed ink from the surface of plastic materials for faster and more sustainable recycling.
Given its high versatility, plastic is used in a large number of fields and industries, however increased environmental awareness has made it necessary to come up with solutions for more sustainable recycling methods. Harima is addressing this need with the development of an advanced agent that makes it easy to remove the printed ink on plastic layers, allowing the plastic to be recycled and reused for a variety of applications.
Applying the primer between plastic materials and printed layers at the time of manufacturing makes it easier to detach the latter when recycling plastic items. In addition, the primer adheres easily to such materials as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyolefin etc., and has excellent coating properties. Given the product's high adhesion to printed ink and durability against solvents present in the printed layers, manufacturers can continue to use their current ink of choice and maintain such advantages as great coloring and luster. The primer is also efficient for such applications as hard coatings, adhesive layers, release layers etc., which enhances its potential for use with a wide range of items.
Harima will continue to fully utilize and further enhance its resin synthesis technologies, to meet existing and potential needs in the market.
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Harima Chemicals Group Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the resin chemical product business, the paper chemical business, the electronic material business and the rotor business. The Company operates in four business segments. The Resin Chemical Product segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of printing ink resin, paint resin, emulsifier for synthetic rubber, resin for adhesive and tall oil product. The Paper Chemical segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of paper strength enhancer and sizing agent. The Electronic Material segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of soldering material and brazing material for heat exchanger. The Rotor segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of resin for adhesive and printing ink. The Company is also involved in the management of real estate.
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