Biodegradable resin available.BIODEGRADABLE biodegradable /bio·de·grad·a·ble/ (-de-grad´ah-b'l) susceptible of degradation by biological processes, as by bacterial or other enzymatic action. bi·o·de·grad·a·ble adj. RESIN AVAILABLE. Hokuetsu Paper and Mitsui Chemicals, Japan, have developed a pulp fiber reinforced plastic that is biodegradable. Mitsui Chemicals supplies the polylactic acid polylactic acid /poly·lac·tic ac·id/ (-lak´tik) a hydrophobic hydroxy acid polymer that is formed into granules and used as a surgical dressing for dental extraction sites. made from corn and a biodegradable resin reinforced by chlorine-free pulp fiber. The resin is 20% stronger and 2.5 times more heat resistant than traditional resin. An ordinary molding machine (Woodworking) A planing machine for making moldings (Founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings. See also: Molding Molding can form it easily into any shape. The resin called "EL Pellet pel·let n. 1. A small pill; a pilule. 2. A small rod-shaped or ovoid mass, as of compressed steroid hormones, intended for subcutaneous implantation in body tissues to provide timed release over an extended period of time. " will be produced at the Hokuetsu Paper Nagaoka mill. The company hopes to sell 1000 tons per year. |
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