Development and Expansion of Plastic Additives for a Sustainable Society - Bicchemie

Multifunctional graft polymer SCONA with high molecular design freedom: compatibility of thermoplastic resin compounds, enhancement of adhesion between dissimilar materials, and viscosity adjustment.

Features of SCONA - A wide range of products composed of various backbone polymers and graft monomers Main chain polymers: PE, EVA, POE, SEBS, PP, PLA, PET, etc. Graft groups: MAH (maleic anhydride) AA (acrylic acid) GMA (glycidyl methacrylate) PS (styrene), etc. - Product design that utilizes the inherent properties of backbone polymers with minimal thermal history Mechanical strength, fluidity, low VOC/graft monomer residue, etc. - High grafting amount = effectiveness with low additive amount - Supplied in pellet and powder form = compatibility with production lines

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For improving the appearance of automotive interior materials and EM wire insulation materials! BYK-MAX ASC 4181

BYK's scratch-resistant additive solution - BYK's unique scratch-resistant additive is particularly effective against scratches - Compared to erucic acid, there is less bleeding

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Ideal for VOC and odor reduction in olefin-based plastics and elastomers! BYK-MAX P 4200, BYK-MAX OR series.

Features of BYK-MAX P 4200: - Retains water in the PP carrier through BYK's unique technology - Forms microbubbles that are wet with VOCs and odor components during the extrusion process, which are released through vacuum degassing - Easy to use without the need for capital investment! Features of BYK-MAX OR 4207 / BYK-MAX OR 4206: - Masterbatches containing adsorptive components of OR 4207 (PP carrier) and OR 4206 (PE carrier) - Effective against odor components such as acids, sulfur-based, and nitrogen-based - Recommended to be added during compounding, but also effective when added during drive blend in injection molding

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Optimal formulation components for water-based mold release agents used in aluminum die casting. It is used in a wide range of applications.

HORDAMER PE 02: - Release agent primary polyethylene dispersion for metal die casting - Improvement of surface protection for water-based care products and adhesion strength of emulsion adhesives - Anti-caking (anti-clumping) agent for thermoplastic resins and hot melt adhesives - Wetting dispersant for thermoplastic color masterbatches

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Organic modified layered silicates (clay materials) that impart reinforcing effects to thermoplastic compounds.

BYK-MAX CT 4270 allows for improvements in low density, surface appearance, flow length, dimensional stability, and scratch resistance by being added to TPO or polyolefin compounds in amounts of less than 10 weight percent, preferably less than 6 weight percent. It also enhances mechanical properties such as tensile strength. The intended applications are inorganic fillers or glass-filled compounds for TPO-based automotive parts. Unlike other commercially available clay products, BYK-MAX CT 4270 is based on mixed-form clay technology, which facilitates easy dispersion. The organic modification of BYK-MAX CT 4270 is designed to withstand thermal history in the compound. Our proprietary mixed-form clay exhibits excellent dispersibility. Additionally, changes in melt rheology can improve flow length within the mold and reduce resin temperature, leading to shorter cycle times. In composite formulations, a resin-rich surface is often observed. While increasing tensile strength, it is important to note that BYK-MAX CT 4270 may reduce impact strength. To avoid this, a comprehensive evaluation of the entire formulation is necessary. Blending with impact modifiers in the base resin is crucial for achieving the final performance results.

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Non-halogen flame-retardant thermoplastic plastic flame retardant additive. Layered silicate (clay) filler that improves gas barrier properties.

BYK-MAX CT 4260 improves flame retardant properties by promoting dripping suppression and char formation, making it suitable for use in halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastic compounds. BYK-MAX CT 4260 can reduce the amount of fillers such as aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. This results in improved processing characteristics and physical properties, as well as a reduction in the weight of the compound. The barrier properties against oxygen, water vapor, and hydrocarbons can be enhanced by using BYK-MAX CT 4260. In bioplastics such as thermoplastic plastics and polylactic acid (PLA), the melt viscosity increases, allowing for improved dimensional stability during extrusion.

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Organic modified phyllosilicate (clay) fillers that improve the mechanical properties and gas barrier performance of thermoplastic compounds for applications such as films and automobiles.

BYK-MAX CT 4255 is a type of inorganic filler designed as an additive for thermoplastic compounds to improve mechanical properties such as tensile strength and gas barrier properties. Depending on the type of gas, it can reduce permeability by up to 40%. Due to its unique organic modification, it exhibits high thermal stability during processing.

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From July 15 (Tuesday) to July 20 (Sunday), 2025, the "42nd Daihatsu Japan Open 2025 Badminton Championships" was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. We would like to report on the motion capture experience session conducted by Yonex Co., Ltd. at the venue. During the experience session, participants were asked to swing three different types of rackets from different generations, focusing on whether there were differences in their top speeds. The measurement was conducted using the same Raptor-12HS system utilized at the Yonex Performance Innovation Center (Blue Lab). This was a valuable opportunity to experience the research equipment that is not currently open to the public and to see what kind of measurements are being conducted! ---[Yonex Co., Ltd. Experience Session Report Here]--- https://info.nacinc.jp/report_yonex_badminton_motioncapture -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hello, this is the public relations department of KAITAKU Co., Ltd. in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture! Recently, our wooden lightweight hyper CLT sheet has been officially registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (NETIS number: TH-250021-A). The decisive difference between hyper CLT sheets and conventional temporary materials lies in the "exit" after their durability period ends. The hyper CLT sheet (NETIS number: TH-250021-A) is not discarded after its role on site is finished; instead, it is reused as chip fuel for biomass power generation. • Made: It is made from **wood (thinned timber)**, resulting in low environmental impact. • Used: It significantly contributes to reducing CO2 on site. • Converted to energy: Once its durability period is over, it becomes chip fuel for biomass power generation, ensuring that no resources are wasted. In this way, a **"complete circular" system** is established that connects materials to energy. Additionally, these initiatives can serve as a strong appeal for creativity related to construction performance. Please try the hyper CLT sheet (NETIS number: TH-250021-A)!

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

About a month ago, I took the Sanyo Electric Railway to the Hanshin Electric Railway express train from Himeji to Osaka on a Sunday. The important point here is that it was a "Sunday." The decisive difference from usual days is that there were "families" on board. I had somewhat anticipated this, but nowadays, almost 100% of parents are completely absorbed in their smartphones, ignoring their children who might be standing behind the driver's seat, shouting, or doing anything else. In fact, they even hand another smartphone to their child, effectively using it as a babysitter. At this rate, it's no wonder that these children will grow up to be adults with communication disorders. For more details, please refer to the link below: https://mbp-japan.com/hyogo/banyohkagaku/column/5215801/ Return to the list.

On November 6th (Thursday) to 7th (Friday), 2025, we held the "Human Body Day 2025" at the NAC Image Technology Akasaka Multi-Purpose Space. We have uploaded videos of the highlights from each company and the presentations that took place on the day to our website. We encourage you to take a look. ---[Report on Human Body Day 2025 is here]------------------- https://info.nacinc.jp/jintaiday2025-report ------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the day of the event, participants were able to experience a wide range of products in a hands-on session format, including motion capture, force plates, eye tracking, and human body analysis software. We received numerous comments from attendees expressing high satisfaction, saying, "It was great to gain various information all at once," which makes us very happy. NAC Image Technology will continue to provide "valuable products to our customers." We hope you will join us for our next event as well.