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Japanese Only - LIMEX Sheet, a base material for adhesive labels, is used in "mimori Herbal Bathsalt Tasha," a bath salt from Kanmori

Evaluation of petroleum-based plastics, environmental performance that can contribute to CO2 reduction, water resistance and printability

TBM Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Nobuyoshi Yamasaki, hereinafter referred to as TBM)'s "LIMEX Sheet", which uses limestone as the main raw material, is being used by "Kanmori" (location: Shiraoi-cho, Hokkaido, representative: Yutaro Yasuda, hereinafter referred to as Kanmori) has been adopted as the base material for the label of "mimori Herbal Bathsalt Tasha," a bath salt that conveys the beauty of nature.

In addition to being sold from Mimori's webshop (https://mimoristore.stores.jp/), this product can be purchased at retail stores mainly in Shiraoi Town and Sapporo City. This label is manufactured by Takayoshi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, Representative Director: Yu Takahashi), which sells label products and various printed materials using "LIMEX Sheet".

LIMEX Sheet 80μm, which is a base material for adhesive labels, has a printable ink-receiving layer coated on the front side, and an adhesive coating can be applied on the back side. Compared to synthetic paper such as PP (polypropylene) and PET (polyethylene terephthalate) sheets that are commonly used for labels, LIMEX Sheet reduces the amount of petroleum-based plastic used and greenhouse gas emissions including CO2 throughout its life cycle. expected to be reduced. In addition, compared to paper labels, it does not use any wood pulp as a raw material for the product, which greatly reduces the amount of water used during manufacturing, contributing to the conservation of forests and water resources.

"mimori Herbal Bathsalt Tasha" is a product born from activities to convey the beauty of nature based in Shiraoi, Hokkaido. LIMEX's environmental performance, water resistance when used in the bathroom, and the printing finish that expresses the brand were highly evaluated, leading to this adoption.

・ About LIMEX Sheet: https://tb-m.com/products/products-sheet/

【overview】
Name: mimori Herbal Bathsalt Tasha
Release date: February 1, 2022
Price: 3,800 yen (excluding tax)
URL: https://mimori.life/product


Features of LIMEX Sheet 80μm

LIMEX Sheet is a composite material in a molten state, LIMEX (an inorganic filler dispersed composite material containing 50% or more of inorganic substances such as calcium carbonate) is extruded from a T-die, formed into a sheet, and then stretched into the inside of the sheet. It is manufactured while forming a pore structure that produces whiteness and lightness. The Shiroishi Plant and Tagajo Plant, which manufacture LIMEX Sheet, are effectively 100% renewable energy and CO2 2 We use electricity with a zero emission factor.
* We support letterpress printing and offset printing using UV ink used for label printing.

・Reduce the use of petroleum-based plastics and conserve water and forest resources
Compared to general synthetic paper, the amount of petroleum-based plastic used and CO 2 It is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including In addition, unlike paper, it does not use any wood pulp as a raw material, which greatly reduces the amount of water used during manufacturing.

・Stable price
Limestone, which is the main raw material of LIMEX Sheet 80μm, is a resource that is abundant on the earth and is self-sufficient even in Japan. .

・Excellent durability and water resistance
Compared to paper, it has superior durability and water resistance, making it suitable for use as adhesive labels for products that are expected to adhere to water droplets.

[Order/Inquiries]
If you are considering using LIMEX Sheet, or if you are considering environmental initiatives or reviewing current products, please contact us using the inquiry form (https://tb-m.com/contact/). .