Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC) received ISCC PLUS certification for meta-xylene and meta-xylenediamine (MXDA) produced at MGC’s Mizushima plant. With this certification, MGC would be able to start manufacturing and selling ISCC PLUS-certified meta-xylene and MXDA, which is manufactured from sustainable raw materials based on the mass balance approach.
Meta-xylene is used as a raw material for agrochemicals and a number of MGC’s products, including MXDA and purified isophthalic acid. MXDA is a raw material for coatings and adhesives – due to its excellent corrosion and chemical resistance – as well as for nylon-MXD6, which is known for its excellent gas barrier properties.
Meanwhile, purified isophthalic acid is used as a secondary raw material for the modification of polyester. MGC is considering receiving the supply of sustainable raw materials based on the mass balance approach from ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS).
As per the press release, based on the group’s mission of ‘creating value to share with society’, MGC will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through the environmental initiatives of its meta-xylene business.
