Eco-friendly products
List of eco-friendly products
1 | Stabilizer for heavy metal removal |
2 | Nucleating agent for automobile components |
3 | Intumescent-type flame retardant |
4 | Environment-friendly polymer additives |
5 | Ultraviolet curable materials |
6 | Materials for recycling |
7 | ALD Precursors |
8 | Semiconductor related materials |
9 | Water-based coating materials |
10 | Bonding materials |
11 | Lubricants for the reduction of friction |
12 | Materials for the reduction of Sox |
13 | Products with RSPO and other certifications (food) |
14 | Products for the reduction of food waste |
15 | Plant-based food products |
16 | Nursery box application agents for paddy rice |
17 | Battery materials |
The Sustainability Committee screens the ADEKA Group’s products and technologies and certifies those contributing to any of the following areas: action against climate change, reduction of environmental impact and efficient use of resources, as “eco-friendly products.”
Sales of eco-friendly products is a KPI for the Sustainability Priority Issues for 2030, which set the target of tripling these sales by 2030.
Moving forward, the ADEKA Group aims to address social issues and increase its corporate value by increasing its certified products while widely distributing these products to society.
* Environment-friendly polymer additives、ALD Precursors、Semiconductor related materials、Nursery box application agents for paddy rice will be added from April 1,2024.
Contributing to CO₂ Reduction in the Automotive Industry by Reducing Friction
ADEKA Sakura-Lube
ADEKA Sakura-Lube is an organic-molybdenum lubrication-oil additive developed using unique ADEKA technologies. Use of engine oils mixed with Sakura-Lube offers numerous benefits. It reduces friction and wear inside engines, thereby lowering energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Sakura-Lube also has oxidation-preventing effects, which extend the working life of the engine oil, while wear-preventing effects extend the mechanical life of the engine.The addition of ADEKA Sakura-Lube improves fuel consumption by up to 1.7%. The performance of this additive is so highly evaluated that it is used in many new vehicles. It is exported to 20 countries worldwide, including numerous Western countries, China, Korea, India and Indonesia.
Friction-reduction Mechanism
Sakura-Lube adheres to the surfaces of engine parts, forming a molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) film when friction occurs. MoS2 has a lamellar structure that peels apart under weak force, reducing friction between engine parts.
Plastic Additives that Contribute to a Recycling Society
ADK CYCLOAID Series
With pollution from waste plastic remaining a persistent social problem, the plastics industry is called on to deliver further enhancements to functionality, as part of the march toward a recycling-oriented society. To scale back environmental impact while enriching people’s lives, ADEKA is providing environment-friendly plastics that afford the same or better functionality as conventional plastics, under the brand ADK
CYCLOAID.
Additives That Enhance the Performance of Recycled Plastics
■ ADK CYCLOAID UPR SeriesEnvironment-Friendly PVC
■ ADK CYCLOAID PNB Series
Mainly targeting polyvinyl chloride (PVC), this polyester-based plasticizer* is biomass-based, providing a good fit for a recycling-oriented society. Made from natural plant materials, this series contributes to the achievement of a low-carbon society.
Address challenges including the growing diversification of eating habits, environmental friendliness and health trends
Plant-based foods
Deli-PLANTS is a product that does not directly contain animal ingredients as raw materials or food additives. Under the brand name Deli-PLANTS, which is a combination of the words “delicious” and “plants,” we are taking on the challenge of creating delicious plant-based foods that are environmentally friendly, healthconscious, and responsive to diversifying food preferences
Examples of uses
●Highly concentrated oat milk Prepared foods, frozen foods, confectionery, breads, pastries, ice cream, etc.
●Plant-based cheese cream Confectionery, prepared foods, frozen foods, etc.
●Plant-based whipping cream Confectionery, prepared foods, frozen foods, etc.
●Plant-based margarine Confectionery, prepared foods, frozen foods, breads, etc.
Plant-based cheese
Deli-PLANTS semi-hardEnsuring both environmental friendliness and fire safety by not containing halogen
Intumescent Flame Retardants
More than a few fire accidents claim invaluable lives because of smoke and toxic gases. The ADK STAB FP-2000 series flame retardants increase the flame retardance of plastics and also reduce the quantity and toxicity of smoke. It contains phosphorus and nitrogen and creates an insulating barrier made of char layers to save invaluable lives and precious assets.
Realizing lightweighting of vehicles with light and strong plastics
ADK STAB NA Series
In recent years, as automakers have pursued greater fuel efficiency, they have been seeking ways to reduce auto-body weight, such as replacing metal with plastic parts. PP containing ADK STAB NA-27 can reduce 7% of the part thickness by an addition of mere 0.1wt%. This is equivalent to about 6kg* of lightweighting. Thus it is contributing to the reduction of environmental impact by reducing vehicle weight.
* Estimated value when assuming that 90kg of polypropylene are used per vehicle.
Addressing Resource Depletion
Rare-Metal-Free Active Material
Due to the high energy densities, light weight and compact size, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used in a variety of electrical products. Continued development is anticipated to further establish lithium-ion batteries as a key technology for realizing a low-carbon society, in applications such as large energy storage systems for renewable energy and as a power source to drive electric vehicles (EVs) ADEKA is studying the mass production of sulfurized polyacrylonitorile (SPAN), a product of the reaction of polyacrylonitorile (PAN) with sulfur, and promoting the commercialization.
Contributing to Reduced Food Loss by Extending Sell-by Dates
Marvelous Kneading Oil for Bread-baking
Nothing beats the softness and moist texture of fresh-baked bread, the way it feels when biting and the way it melts in the mouth. Marvelous is a functional oil that makes this wonderful quality last longer, enabling sell-by dates to be extended. We expect the market for this product to grow, as needs expand not only in bread-baking but also in Western confections and Japanese sweets.
Arrange Whip FC a Freeze-resistant Whipped Cream
This whipped cream is mixed with other ingredients to make foods resistant to the effects of freezing, eliciting maximum flavor from fruit sauces and other blending ingredients. By reducing the loss of product quality that results from the loss of flavor and water separation after defrosting, Arrange Whip FC preserves the fresh-made deliciousness of treats, thereby cutting food losses in the Western-confection market.