Environmental Report

Management of Environmentally Hazardous Substances (2)

Proper Storage and Management of PCB

LINTEC previously managed and stored PCB waste, but completed its disposal in June 2019.

  • PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl): The Act on Special Measures concerning Promotion of Proper Treatment of PCB Wastes (PCB Special Measures Law) mandates the proper storage, management, and disposal of wastes containing PCB.

Status of proper storage and management of PCB

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Business site Number of stored units of PCB waste Treatment facility Year of registration for consignment treatment Processing completion
Kumagaya Plant 19 high-concentration units JESCO Tokyo Office 2005 March 2019
(Completed)
4 fluorescent light ballasts JESCO Hokkaido Office 2017 June 2018
(Completed)
1 low-concentration unit Gunto Sangyo Co., Ltd. 2018 December 2018
(Completed)
Tatsuno Plant 14 high-concentration units JESCO Kitakyushu Office 2015 June 2019
(Completed)
3 fluorescent light ballasts 2019 June 2019
(Completed)
Total 41 units disposed of

Reduction of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)

LINTEC has been working on switching to a solvent-less release agent for its release paper and a solvent-less adhesive for adhesive products to reduce the amount of VOC it uses. In fiscal 2022, the percentage of solvent-less release paper (production basis) was 64%, while the percentage of solvent-less adhesive products (sales basis) was 79%.
Recognizing the importance of further reducing VOC from the perspective of corporate air pollution prevention, LINTEC is planning and implementing VOC reduction measures. By introducing facilities for the processing of solvent-less release paper, we will expand production of solvent-less products. For adhesion processes, we will also promote adoption of water-based adhesives and hot melt adhesives. We will continue to ensure reliable management of treatment facilities, manage the percentage of solvent-less products, and develop and promote sales of solvent-less products to further reduce our environmental impact.

Percentages of solvent-less adhesive products and release papers

Percentages of solvent-less adhesive products and release paper