Plant-derived Bio-engineering Plastic "DURABIO" Adopted for Ballpoint Pen of Design Stationery Brand "ZOOM"
March 14, 2023
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (the MCG Group) hereby announces that a plant-derived bio-engineering plastic DURABIO™ has been adopted for the body surface (outer layer) of ZOOM L1, a cap-type water-based gel ink ballpoint pen of the design stationery brand ZOOM.*
This product has been available at ZOOM dealers in major Japanese cities since February 17, 2023.
* “ZOOM” is a registered trademark of Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd.
DURABIO™ is a bio-engineering plastic made using the renewable plant-derived raw material isosorbide. Its use can reduce the consumption of petroleum, which is an exhaustible resource, and can also contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases since the plant that is the source of the raw material absorbs carbon dioxide during its growth process. Due to its outstanding impact strength and durability, DURABIO™ is used in automotive exterior and interior parts and other applications. DURABIO™ is also characterized by excellent design capability. Its excellent moldability gives a frosted glass-like matte texture to the surface of ZOOM L1. Its high transparency enables a design with depth and a silhouette that changes depending on the amount of light. These excellent characteristics have been highly evaluated, which has led to its adoption.
Through the development of DURABIO™, the MCG Group will continue to supply high-value-added performance products and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Reference
● Press release of Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. dated February 10, 2023
“ZOOM Rebranding and New Product Information”
https://www.tombow.com/en/press/230210/
● “ZOOM L1” product site (Japanese)
https://www.zoom-japan.com/products/l1/
This product has been available at ZOOM dealers in major Japanese cities since February 17, 2023.
* “ZOOM” is a registered trademark of Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd.
ZOOM L1, a cap-type water-based gel ink ballpoint pen
Part of ZOOM L1 in which DURABIO™ is used: body surface (outer layer)
Part of ZOOM L1 in which DURABIO™ is used: body surface (outer layer)
DURABIO™ is a bio-engineering plastic made using the renewable plant-derived raw material isosorbide. Its use can reduce the consumption of petroleum, which is an exhaustible resource, and can also contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases since the plant that is the source of the raw material absorbs carbon dioxide during its growth process. Due to its outstanding impact strength and durability, DURABIO™ is used in automotive exterior and interior parts and other applications. DURABIO™ is also characterized by excellent design capability. Its excellent moldability gives a frosted glass-like matte texture to the surface of ZOOM L1. Its high transparency enables a design with depth and a silhouette that changes depending on the amount of light. These excellent characteristics have been highly evaluated, which has led to its adoption.
Through the development of DURABIO™, the MCG Group will continue to supply high-value-added performance products and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Reference
● Press release of Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. dated February 10, 2023
“ZOOM Rebranding and New Product Information”
https://www.tombow.com/en/press/230210/
● “ZOOM L1” product site (Japanese)
https://www.zoom-japan.com/products/l1/
