Technical Information
Characteristics of GOHSENOL™
Biodegradability
PVOH (PVA) is an eco-friendly biodegradable resin. GOHSENOL™ is registered in the GreenPla® (GP) positive list of the Japan BioPlastics Association.
- [Biodegradability test]
- The test was conducted in accordance with Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium―Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer.
(JIS K6950:2000 ISO14851:1999)
| PVOH Brand | Grade | Biodegradability Ratio (%) |
|---|---|---|
| GOHSENOL™ | N-300 | 76 |
| GH-17 | 67 | |
| KH-17 | 67 | |
| GOHSENX™ | T-330 | 46 |
| L-3266 | 56 | |
| Z-200 | 91 |
Test conditions:
(1) Specimen conc.: 100 mg/L
(2) Application conc.: 90 mg/L
(3) Standard test medium: 300 mL
(4) Test temperature: 25 ± 1℃
(5) Test duration: 28 days
(6) Active sludge: Sludge returned from Okayama Plant Mitsubishi Chemical
