We are focusing on two product lines for the Food Protection market. One is a polyamide (Nylon) polymer which has a far superior gas barrier property than the conventional polyamides do.
Polyamide MXD-6 ("MXD6") or "MX Nylon" is the leading product. MXD6 features excellent barrier to gases harmful to food and beverages. Its good heat stability and trouble free processing characteristics make MXD6 preferred product over competitive barrier polymers and technologies.
The other product line is oxygen scavengers. Ageless®, iron based oxygen scavenger, has been used widely in the food packaging industries. It absorbs oxygen in a sealed container and creates a oxygen-free environment, then eliminates germs and molds. This way, Ageless® keeps the food fresh in the container. Our oxygen scavenging technologies are contributing to other industries outside the Food Protection. Pharmakeep™ was developed for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. It absorbs oxygen and moisture together in a sealed container, and extends the shelf life of pharmaceuticals.
Nylon-MXD6 is one of the crystalline polyamide resins, which is produced through polycondensation of meta-xylylene diamine (MXDA) with adipic acid under MGC's proprietary technology. Nylon-MXD6 is a unique aliphatic polyamide resin which contains aromatic ring in the molecule. MXD6 features excellent barrier to gases harmful to food and beverages. Its good heat stability and trouble free processing characteristics make MXD6 preferred product over competitive barrier polymers and technologies.
"Iron absorbs oxygen when it rusts." "Prevent oxidation by eliminating oxygen."
Just by implementing a combination of such simple ideas, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical was able to develop AGELESS® the world's first free-oxygen absorbing agent.
The free-oxygen absorbing agent, AGELESS®, absorbs oxygen in a sealed container and creates a deoxidized environment, where the concentration of oxygen is 0.1% or lower. This way, it is possible to preserve foods by eliminating the ill effects of oxygen.
The free-oxygen absorbing agent AGELESS® preserves both the taste and freshness of food. This outstanding feature of AGELESS® also expands its application to pharmaceutical products, clothing, and cosmetics. AGELESS® is also used widely to ward off mold as well as mites from clothing and bedding.
PharmaKeep can protect against oxidative degradation and extend the shelf life of pharmaceuticals. Oxygen and moisture in the packaging degrade pharmaceuticals. PharmaKeep can absorb oxygen and moisture together. Putting it in the packaging, it can keep in low oxygen and low humidity. PharmaKeep is the oxygen absorber exclusive for pharmaceutical and medical device.
