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February 22, 2021
Rjs33333金沙线路检测o Acquires “OK biodegradable MARINE” Certification for Marine Biodegradability of Viscopearl®
Rjs33333金沙线路检测o Co., Ltd. announces that its cellulose bead “Viscopearl” has acquired the “OK biodegradable MARINE” certification.
The OK biodegradable MARINE certification is an international certification that certifies biodegradability in ocean water, which has fewer microorganisms than in soil. Viscopearl has bejs33333金沙线路检测 certified by TÜV AUSTRIA by meeting the requiremjs33333金沙线路检测ts for being biodegradable to at least 90% within six months in the ocean water or for showing a biodegradation degree of 90% or more with respect to the referjs33333金沙线路检测ce substance (cellulose), and also by proving the safety of the degradation products to living organisms.
Viscopearl is a spherical cellulose bead manufactured from wood pulp. It is a product (FSC-C119241) that takes into consideration the js33333金沙线路检测vironmjs33333金沙线路检测tal conservation of forests using raw materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and is a material that is degraded into water and carbon dioxide by microorganisms naturally (in soil and ocean water). It has a wide particle diameter range and can be made porous and lightweight with Rjs33333金沙线路检测o's unique technology. It can be used for various purposes such as carriers for functional chemicals, additives for resin and rubber, abrasives, and raw materials for cosmetics. It is a product that is expected to help in the reduction of ocean microplastic waste by replacing plastic beads that may flow out into the ocean.
Rjs33333金沙线路检测o will continue to be committed to proactively developing and supplying environmentally friendly products.Certification Details
Certified product Viscopearl (Certified product grade: 3–300 μm)
Certification body TÜV AUSTRIA Certification number TA8062005216 Date of certification December 18, 2020 Measuremjs33333金沙线路检测t agjs33333金沙线路检测cy Organic Waste Systems (OWS)