TAGS: PVC, Plasticizers and Sustainability
Pentel Co., Ltd. (Pentel) and BASF Japan Ltd. (BASF) announce that Pentel completely switched to BASF’s non-phthalate plasticizer, Hexamoll® DINCH, in the production of all erasers made of PVC (polyvinylchloride) under its “Ain” and “Hi-POLYMER” brand erasers.
Trusted Collaboration for Brand Alliance
In conjunction with this collaboration, Pentel has become one of BASF’s Hexamoll® DINCH trusted partners in the Asia Pacific region. The two companies have entered a brand alliance. One of the brand activities includes ingredient branding on the eraser packaging.
PVC erasers manufactured with Hexamoll® DINCH are available worldwide where Pentel operates its business.
According to Pentel, they have completely replaced phthalate plasticizers with Hexamoll® DINCH in its
PVC erasers manufacturing plants in Japan and Taiwan. As of 2020, about 80 percent of the erasers produced by Pentel are made of
PVC and all
PVC erasers sold by Pentel in Japan stores and in overseas have been made with Hexamoll® DINCH.
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Our motto is ‘Discover the best,’ and in our manufacturing, we strive to bring out the ultimate in technology, quality, and feeling,” said Takaaki Kawasaki, general manager of the product strategy department of Pentel. “
Erasers are our flagship products boasting top quality in erasability, fewer eraser crumbs, and break resistance. Completely switching over to BASF’s Hexamoll® DINCH plasticizer provides added value as it is more friendly to humans and the environment. We are currently selling these erasers primarily in Japan and other parts of Asia, but in the future, we also plan to dedicate even greater effort to the global market.”
BASF claims that Hexamoll® DINCH is a non-phthalate
plasticizer specially developed for applications involving close human contact. Since its launch in the market in 2002, BASF has invested more than seven million euros in toxicological research for Hexamoll® DINCH.
Approval by Many Authorities
The research focuses on the product’s impact on the environment and human health. Hexamoll® DINCH has been approved and certified by many authorities and institutions worldwide. It is used as a substitute for traditional
phthalates in many sensitive applications, including toys and medical devices.
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I am thrilled that, through this collaboration with Pentel, erasers made with Hexamoll® DINCH will be sold in co-branded packaging for the first time,” said Masatoshi Shoyama, head of BASF Japan’s petrochemical division. “
Since its commercial launch, Hexamoll® DINCH has established a solid position in the plasticizer market for applications, such as food packaging, medical devices, and toys. We will continue working with our customers in Japan to supply the market with products that contribute to sustainability.”
In Japan, Hexamoll® DINCH has received approval from the ministry of health, labour and welfare (MHLW) for medical applications and from Japan Hygienic
PVC Association (JHPA) for food contact applications.
The approach has been externally validated by PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Germany (PwC). More than 60,000 products and solutions of BASF were evaluated and assigned to one of the four categories (accelerator, performer, transitioner, challenged) according to its contribution to sustainability.
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Source: BASF