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YUPO® and ALPHAYUPO® do not use toxic
substances or environmentally-harmful substances,
such as heavy metals, asbestos, CFCs, halons,
PCBs, PCTs, PBBs, phenols, formaldehyde, bromine
flame retardants or plasticizers (phthalates),
in the manufacturing process. In addition, the
following substances, which are prohibited for
manufacturing and import by Japanese law, are
not used.
Chemical Substances Control Law (Class 1 Specified
Chemicals), Occupational Health and Safety Law
(Substances Prohibited for Manufacturing), and
Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law
(Specified Toxins). |
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For Ecology ALPHAYUPO®, we attempt
to use YUPO® that has been collected from the market
place for a portion of its inputs, so please contact
us regarding environmental safety. |
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The above toxic substances and
environmentally damaging substances are not used
For YUPO® manufacturing grade products, except
for a portion of products. |
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Burning YUPO®
Since the polypropylene material is made up of
carbon and hydrogen, carbon dioxide (CO2)
and water (H20) are generated when
burned with sufficient air. Chlorine-based gases
and nitrogen oxide, etc., are not generated. In
addition, YUPO® scraps can be recycled.
Calories from combustion
The calories generated when burning YUPO® are shown
below in comparison to coal, heavy oil and polyethylene. |
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YUPO® |
Approximately
7,200 kcal/kg |
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Coal |
8,000-8,500
kcal/kg |
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Heavy
oil |
9,600
kcal/kg |
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Polyethylene |
11,000
kcal/kg |
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