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As Nagase moves toward creating ECO-Businesses, it begins
also to pursue active plans to source and distribute eco-materials,
such as the ECO-3 additive manufactured by Novan Japan Inc.
is one good example.
ECO-3 is a quality additive product that performs synergistic
interaction of chemical and biological processes in three
mechanisms:
- Photo-Degradation
- Thermal- Degradation
- Bio-Degradation
Plastic material breaks down by the interaction of these
three mechanisms. Many polymers, such as Polyethylene and
Polypropylene, are compounded with ECO-3 to make their life
span programmable. (U.S. P.A.T. No. 5352716)
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Agricultural Test - Mulch Film in Japan
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Lettuce seed being sown
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30 days later, mulch film degrading
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3 months later, mulch film degraded
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ECO - 3 Additives Application
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Packaging Application
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Products using ECO-3
ECO-3 based Products in stages of degradation
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Rice bags, Wrap & storage bags, Shampoo bottles,
Stretch films, Bristle packs etc.
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Disposable Items
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Disposable plates & utensils, Shopping bags,
Compost bags, Trash bags, Plastic cups, Bubble packs,
Loose fills etc.
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Agricultural Usage
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Mulch films, nets etc.
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Stationary Items
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Files, Pens, etc.
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Features and Benefits of ECO-3 Additives
- Cost Effective
The finished product price is marginally increased to allow
manufacturers to stay competitive in the market.
- Processing
ECO-3 is designed to process in normal extrusion operations.
It does not require any special machinery.
- Shelf Life
Products containing ECO-3 can be formulated to have no effect
on shelf life.
- Varying Periods before Degradation
Degradation is programmable with planned applications of
the product for varying assurance periods.
- Composition
Physical composition of the product remains unchanged with
the additive.
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Safety Info & Bio-Degradation Data
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