MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the "Upcycle Technology Exhibition 2024" held at the Osaka Industrial Creation Center. This year marks the 60th anniversary of our company, which has been selling tamarind seed gum, a plant seed polysaccharide made from upcycled materials, under the product name "Glyroid." At this exhibition, we will showcase a new application of tamarind seed gum: the "Tamarind Seed Gum Composite Coating Liquid." Utilizing our expertise in the development of thickening polysaccharides, we aim to introduce tamarind seed gum across various industries and fields. We invite you to visit us at this opportunity. We look forward to seeing you. 【Exhibits】 ■ Tamarind Seed Gum Powder ■ Tamarind Seed Gum Composite Coating Liquid (SC-2309, 2401) ■ Tamarind Seed Gum Film Samples ■ <Reference> Edible IJ Printed Tamarind Seed Gum Film Samples ■ <Developed Product> Tamarind Seed Gum Resin 【Event Overview】 ■ Date: December 13, 2024 (Friday) 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM ■ Free entry and exit: Pre-registration is required ■ Venue: 3rd Floor, Osaka Industrial Creation Center ■ Address: 1-4-5 Honmachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City

What is Glyloid? Glyloid is a giant evergreen tree known as "tamarind," which inhabits subtropical to tropical regions. Our company focused on the polysaccharide components abundantly contained in tamarind seeds and successfully industrialized tamarind seed gum for the first time in the world in 1964, launching the sale of "Glyloid." Thanks to this, we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of its release this year. The tamarind seeds used as raw materials are by-products generated when the fruit is processed for food. Glyloid is an upcycled product created by refining these crushed seeds. On this occasion, we have launched an information website for Glyloid, "glyloid.com" (https://www.glyloid.com/). Due to its unique properties, Glyloid is used in a variety of products, ranging from food to personal care items and industrial chemicals. We will continuously publish examples of Glyloid's uses and various technical information, so please make use of it.

Using upcycled tamarind gum products! By applying a coating liquid and drying it, it is possible to form gas barrier coatings and films. The giant evergreen tree "tamarind," which inhabits subtropical to tropical regions. Our company focused on the polysaccharide components abundantly contained in tamarind seeds and successfully industrialized tamarind seed gum for the first time in the world in 1964. The tamarind seeds used as raw materials are a byproduct generated when the fruit is processed for food. Tamarind gum is an upcycled product made by refining these crushed seeds. In light of recent environmental initiatives, we aim to leverage our expertise in developing thickening polysaccharides to introduce tamarind seed gum composite materials across various industries. 【Features of this product】 - By applying a coating liquid and drying it, it is possible to form gas barrier coatings and films that excel in the balance of strength and elongation. - By coating paper, it is possible to impart gas barrier properties while maintaining the strength and flexibility of the base paper.

We have renewed our polysaccharide information website "Polysaccharides.com" (https://www.tatourui.com) operated by our company. On this site, we thoroughly introduce the uses and detailed information about polysaccharides that we have accumulated over many years. In this renewal, we have not only added more information but also made it easier to read and search than before. We have also added a search function, so please make use of it to find what you want to know or to solve any issues you may have. Additionally, for our members, we offer downloadable product materials, specifications, and a wealth of useful information about product development, including product information and helpful tips about polysaccharides. We encourage you to register as a member during this opportunity. (Please note that this content is intended for our customers, so we ask individuals, competitors, students, and those researching at universities to refrain from registering as members.)

EASY-WET is a new product from Ashland, a U.S. company, and is a hydrocarbon-based wetting agent (surfactant) that can be used for various industrial coating applications such as wood, metal, automotive, industrial finishes, printing inks, and plastic coatings. <Main Features> - Excellent wettability (leveling ability) Compared to conventional hydrocarbon-based wetting agents or silicone-based wetting agents, it quickly reduces the contact angle and provides equal or superior performance. It achieves a smooth coating film when applied to substrates and can uniformly form a coating film even on the edges of the substrate. - Low foaming and formation of coatings with fewer craters In continuous stirring tests, it has been confirmed to foam less than conventional hydrocarbon-based, silicone-based, and fluorine-based wetting agents, allowing for the formation of coatings with fewer craters. - Biodegradable and low VOC The basic structure is composed of hydrocarbons, resulting in low environmental impact and biodegradability. Additionally, its low VOC contributes to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

On November 30, 2022, based on the stock transfer agreement concluded between our parent company, Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., and Medipal Holdings Corporation (the agreement concerning the transfer of all shares of our company held by Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.), we will change our company name (trade name) as follows, effective April 1, 2023, as a subsidiary of Medipal Holdings Corporation. We sincerely hope for your continued support as before, even after the name change. Sincerely, Details 1. New Company Name (New Trade Name) (1) Japanese Name: MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd. (2) English Name: MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd. (3) Date of Change: April 1, 2023

Introducing new products from the U.S. comprehensive chemical manufacturer ASHLAND! Additives for paints, inks, and coatings! ASHLAND has newly developed three products aimed at cost reduction, performance improvement, and environmental compliance, now available in Japan. For details on each product, please refer to the individual product pages and PDF catalog below, or feel free to contact us. ■ NATROSOL F-2000: Ultra-high viscosity special modified HEC (Hydroxyethyl cellulose) - High viscosity achieved with low addition (cost reduction for coatings) - Improved water resistance (enhanced film performance) - Excellent color stability (improved appearance) ■ EASY-WET: Silicone-free, high-performance hydrocarbon-based wetting agent - Comparable or superior wettability (leveling) compared to silicone-based materials - Low foaming properties, capable of forming coatings with fewer craters - Low environmental impact (biodegradable, low VOC) ■ pHLEX ZERO: Amine-based pH adjuster completely free of VOCs - Zero VOC content - Low odor - Low viscosity, non-yellowing - Long-term neutralization stability ■ Applications Paints, inks, coatings, adhesives, resin emulsions, metal surface coatings, various cleaning agents.

Shellac is obtained by extracting and refining the raw material "seedlac" through methods such as heat melting, alkaline extraction, and solvent extraction. At Koyo Chemical Co., we offer a variety of products, primarily "refined shellac" that has been purified to high quality using solvent extraction, and "white shellac" that has been bleached using alkaline extraction. We also have formulations of food additive grade products dissolved in ethanol. 【Features】 ■ It is a thermosetting resin unlike any other natural resin. ■ It can be easily thermally melted (it also has thermoplastic properties). ■ It readily dissolves in alcohol at room temperature and does not dissolve in other organic solvents. ■ It produces a smooth, glossy film with excellent adhesion and abrasion resistance. ■ Once thermoset, it becomes a tough film that is resistant to heat and solvents. ■ It can be easily dissolved in water. ■ It has excellent oil resistance. ■ It is an electrical insulator. 【Applications】 Paints, insulating varnishes, electrical adhesives (mica, tubes, coils, transformers), release agents (adhesive tape, masking tape, protective paper for synthetic resin sheets), adhesives, printing inks, tablet coatings (enteric), protective coatings for fruits, and polishing (chocolate, citrus fruits).

We are publishing technical materials issued by ASHLAND. Advanced ceramics refer to products that have new functions and characteristics added to ceramics. In recent years, functional materials have been mixed into ceramics, expanding their applications beyond pottery to include electrical and electronic uses. The materials added vary due to the mixing of diverse materials and differences in the structure and manufacturing methods of the final products. However, the selection of binders, which is often overlooked in ceramic molding, is a crucial factor in maintaining shape, plasticity, thermal decomposition, and controlling rheology. Our company offers a range of products including cellulose derivatives and acetylene derivatives copolymers. 【Representative Products】 ■ Cellulose Derivatives MC, HPMC, HPC, HEMC ■ Acetylene Derivatives Vinyl pyrrolidone and copolymers, Methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymer, Alkylated polyvinyl pyrrolidone 【Required Performance】 ■ Binder Performance ■ Rheology Control Performance ■ Thermal Decomposition Performance *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Our water-based polyimide varnish utilizes polyamic acid generated by regenerating unnecessary polyimide film during the processing of polyimide film through a unique chemical treatment, making it a "NMP completely free water-based polyimide varnish." This product can bond polyimide films and copper foils just like general-purpose polyimide varnishes. It is also applicable to uses that could not be processed due to the influence of "NMP" solvents. This document introduces adhesive strength and processing conditions. 【Representative Product】 NMP-free water-based polyimide varnish 【Features】 ■ Environmentally friendly water-based polyimide varnish ■ High heat resistance and chemical resistance ■ Can be stored at room temperature ■ Viscosity suitable for coating ■ Mixing proposals with other resins are possible ■ Improvement of working environment and global environmental improvement 【Applications】 ■ Wire coating varnish ■ Improvement of heat resistance in paints, conductive inks, and coatings ■ High-temperature resistant sliding parts and materials for automobiles/aircraft, etc. ■ Adhesives ■ Batteries ■ Heat-resistant paints ■ Prepreg products *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Polyimide varnish has characteristics of high heat resistance and chemical resistance, making it suitable for a wide range of fields and applications, including high-temperature sliding parts and related components for automobiles and aircraft, heat-resistant coatings, special adhesives, and wire insulation. This resin will continue to be used in the future, leveraging these features. Our company utilizes polyamic acid generated by regenerating polyimide film, which becomes unnecessary during the processing of polyimide film, through a unique chemical treatment to create an "NMP completely free aqueous solution." This product, when applied to a substrate and dried and cured, forms a polyimide resin coating with an imidization rate of over 90%. We are pleased to introduce a new grade of water-based polyimide varnish with improved flexibility. Compared to conventional products, it exhibits better adhesion to various substrates and is less prone to cracking. This document presents the coating properties of the new grade product. [Representative Product] Water-based Polyimide Varnish (SC-2002) [Performance Features] High heat resistance and chemical resistance materials.

The automatic cleaning filter automatically removes foreign substances collected inside the basket and discharges them. It contributes to improving the quality of your products, enhancing production efficiency through continuous operation, reducing disposal costs of elements, and eliminating the need for replacement work by operators, thereby improving safety on-site. 【Applications】 ■ Chemical industry, inks, paints, resins, adhesives, etc. Removal of foreign substances contained in raw materials, foreign substances and undissolved materials generated during chemical synthesis or product mixing, replacement of large strainers, replacement of electric auto strainers. ■ Automotive industry Circulation filtration of electrodeposition paint and treatment agents in electrodeposition painting lines, circulation filtration of cutting oil and cleaning water in parts processing, water/paint separation of air curtains during spray painting. ■ Processed food, food, beverage, etc. industries Removal of residues from frying oil, removal of foreign substances and undissolved materials contained in raw materials. 【Product Overview】 ■ Material of the filter: SUS316 ■ Type of basket: Wedge wire, mesh, punching ■ Filtration accuracy (nominal/absolute): 15 to 3,530 microns ■ Operation: AIR and MOTOR ■ Control panel: Explosion-proof type, electronic control type using PCL *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Filters are one of the essential elements that determine the quality of a product. The selection of filters needs to be tailored to your company's quality management and product characteristics. However, with the wide variety of filters currently available for sale, including filtration methods, filtration precision, and filter material types, it is not easy to determine which is appropriate. Incorrect choices will not lead to quality improvement and may result in excessive consumption of elements and longer manufacturing times, ultimately leading to increased product costs. Before blindly entering into research or field tests for filter selection, please consult with us. 【Proposal from DSP Gokyo Food & Chemical】 - We will use our Suita Research Center to verify the current filters and consider the appropriate filters for your company. - We can provide filter advice based on our extensive product knowledge and application expertise (EATON products). - We can offer advice on line setup and installation while being present at your site. 【Selection】 - For inquiries regarding selection tests, please feel free to contact us at the following: Email: chemical-senryaku@dsp-gokyo-fc.co.jp

DSP Five Cooperation Food & Chemical leverages its long-standing achievements in the chemical industry, primarily focused on inks and paints, along with its expertise in developing organic materials for the food and cosmetics sectors. The company aims to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society that considers the environment through the promotion of low carbon initiatives. It provides widely usable materials across various fields, using keywords such as biomass, carbon neutrality, and recycling. 【Target Areas】 Inks, paints, adhesives, resins (plastics, elastomers, fibers), films, lubricants, metal processing, bio, electronics, electrical, batteries 【Product Line Details】 ■ Environmentally Friendly Resin Materials - Biomass urethane, fully water-based urethane emulsion - Biodegradable plastics ■ Polysaccharide-based Products - Thickening polysaccharides, cellulose types ■ Naturally Derived Antioxidants - Tannic acid derivatives - Propyl gallate ■ Surface Modifiers, Fillers (Recycled Products) - Natural wax micropowder - Naturally derived fillers (calcium carbonate, various pigments and dyes) ■ Other Biomass Products - Antimicrobials, deodorants - Rice bran, starch, and other biomass binders

Our company handles cellulose products manufactured by Ashland in the United States, and we leverage our extensive product knowledge and expertise to support our customers in improving manufacturing efficiency and product quality. The ultra-high molecular weight type of HEC (hydroxyethyl cellulose) may be decomposed by enzymes in the liquid, resulting in a decrease in product viscosity, depending on the formulation. We have developed and are selling enzyme-resistant grades to enhance the viscosity stability of the product. 【Representative Products】 ■ Natrosol Series (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC); High Molecular Grade) ■ Natrosol Plus Series (Hydrophobic Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HMHEC); High Molecular Grade)

Our company has been active as a partner since the start of sales in Japan in 1973 (then: GAF Corporation) for many years, through the publication of the catalog for liquid filtration filter products. Liquid filtration filters are designed to remove foreign substances contained in liquids. Eaton Filtration's products offer three different types of filtration: "surface filtration," which removes foreign substances on the surface of the filter media; "depth filtration," which removes foreign substances within the filter media; and "adsorption filtration," which adsorbs foreign substances based on the characteristics of the filter media. The operational modes include an element type for precise filtration and an automatic cleaning type aimed at reducing the burden on operators and lowering running costs. Leveraging nearly 50 years of product sales experience, we support our customers in improving manufacturing efficiency and quality with our extensive product knowledge and know-how. Additionally, testing in laboratories and production sites is also possible. If you are having trouble with product filtration, our technical department can select and introduce the most suitable filter for you, so please feel free to contact us.

At DSSG, we are a leading company with over 50 years of history in the manufacturing and sales of polysaccharides. We continue to launch new products, focusing on food polysaccharides that "control the texture and quality of food" and personal care polysaccharides that "add functionality and support beauty and health," providing our customers with new value through high-quality polysaccharides. This time, we will present data comparing xanthan gum, which is widely used as a natural thickener in food applications, with other thickeners in water-based paints, where thickeners are often formulated, using our company's technology. Xanthan gum is an additive with pseudoplastic properties that contribute to the "low shear flow of paint" and "prevention of dripping after painting," which are required during the painting process.

Introducing the usage methods and effectiveness conditions of environmentally friendly water-based polyimide varnish that can be used to improve the heat resistance of heat-resistant coatings, conductive inks, and coatings. This document explains the usage conditions of environmentally friendly water-based polyimide varnish for your application, detailing the flow from "coating method → drying → effectiveness." Compared to general-purpose polyimide varnish, this product has a lower viscosity, making it suitable for processing methods that could not be used with high-viscosity materials. 【Features of this product】 ■ Environmentally friendly water-based polyimide varnish This is an environmentally friendly water-based polyimide varnish that does not use solvents (NMP) derived from recycled polyimide film scraps. It does not fall under hazardous materials according to fire safety laws. ■ High heat resistance and chemical resistance It has high heat resistance and chemical resistance compared to general resins. ■ Improvement of working environment and global environment Water-based polyimide varnish can also contribute to "VOC reduction for global environmental improvement."

The "10th Cosmetics Industry Technology Exhibition CITE JAPAN 2021," held from May 19 (Wednesday) to May 21 (Friday), has successfully concluded. We sincerely thank everyone who visited our booth and attended the exhibitor technology presentations during the event despite their busy schedules. At this exhibition, we showcased sustainable materials, focusing on botanical ingredients, seed-derived, and microorganism-derived skincare and haircare materials. Even after the exhibition, we continue to present these materials at our virtual exhibition booth, so please take a look. Virtual site: https://www.dsp-gokyo-fc-virtual.com/

Regarding PTFE powder, which is commonly used as an additive for paint and ink, it is known that PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) can be unintentionally generated during the manufacturing process. In June 2017, the list of restricted substances under the EU REACH regulation (Annex XVII) was amended to include restrictions on the use of PFOA, its salts, and PFOA-related substances. As a result, from July 4, 2020, the manufacture and marketing of PFOA as a compound are prohibited, and the use and marketing of mixtures or molded products containing PFOA in concentrations exceeding 25 ppb are generally prohibited. Additionally, in Japan, on April 16, 2021, a cabinet decision was made to designate "PFOA or its salts" as a Type 1 specified chemical substance as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 2 of the Chemical Substances Control Law. The cabinet decision to partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Chemical Substances Control Law was promulgated on April 21, 2021, and is scheduled to come into effect on October 22, 2021. As the general import agent, we are preparing to continue the import and sale of this product in Japan, including communication with the relevant government ministries following the amendment of the Chemical Substances Control Law.

In June 2017, the list of restricted substances under the EU REACH regulation (Annex XVII) was amended to include restrictions on the use of PFOA, its salts, and related substances. Our company handles PTFE microparticle products from Micropowders, Inc. that comply with the new EU REACH standards. 【Representative Product Specifications】 <Fluo 400SM> ■Average Particle Size (μm): 5.0~9.0 (Primary Particle Size: <0.2μm) <Fluo 400XF> ■Average Particle Size (μm): 2.0-4.0 <Fluo 400G> ■Average Particle Size (μm): 7.0-10.0 【Latest Information as of May 20, 2021】 Regarding the handling of REACH-compliant PTFE powder (products from MPI/Fluo series) https://premium.ipros.jp/dsp-gokyo-fc/news/detail/75939/?hub=160 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Completely NMP-free, water-based polyimide varnish with excellent handling properties. Polyimide has characteristics of high heat resistance and chemical resistance, making it suitable for a wide range of fields and applications, such as high-temperature sliding parts and related components in automobiles, heat-resistant coatings, special adhesives, and wire insulation. It will continue to be used as a resin that leverages these features. However, current products mainly consist of "NMP solutions" or "mixtures of NMP and water." *NMP = N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. Our water-based polyimide varnish is an "NMP completely free aqueous solution" that utilizes polyamic acid generated by recycling polyimide film that becomes unnecessary during the manufacturing of polyimide films through our unique chemical treatment.

The "polyimide varnish," which is commonly used in the industrial chemicals field, primarily consists of "NMP solution of polyamic acid," a precursor of polyimide resin, or "thermoplastic polyimide NMP solution." However, this developed product is an NMP completely free, water-based polyimide varnish that utilizes polyamic acid generated by chemically processing polyimide film. (Note: NMP: N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone) After being applied to a substrate, this developed product forms a polyimide resin coating with an imidization rate of over 90% upon drying and curing. Conventional polyamic acid-based polyimide varnishes have very high viscosity, making them difficult to handle and requiring refrigeration due to low storage stability. In contrast, this developed product addresses these disadvantages, offering excellent handling properties with storage stability at room temperature and low viscosity comparable to general functional coatings. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*