Mitsubishi plant-derived PU materials hit the market

Tokyo – Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s (MCG) plant-derived polyol BioPTMG has been adopted by Kahei Co. Ltd as a synthetic leather material, the Japanese polymers & chemicals group announced 28 Oct.

In addition, it said, items such as shoulder bags and tissue cases made with this bio-synthetic leather will be sold on the market via Triple A Co. Ltd, a planner and marketer of sustainable products.

Developed by Mitsubishi Chemical in 2021, BioPTMG is a plant-derived polyol said to impart flexibility, durability, and high resilience to polyurethane and polyester products.

A “unique” refining technology, said MCG, avoids colouring occurs during production, so that the materials can be used in a wide range of interior design, fashion, industrial and other applications.

Meanwhile, a biomass content of 92% or more reduces both the consumption of petroleum, and GHG emissions as the plant-based raw materials absorb CO2 as they grow.

Focused on sustainability, Kahei manufactures products from selected synthetic leather scrap from manufacturing processes: using the materials in products sold under the small items ‘tonto’ brand.