Virtual exhibition BUSINESS-INFORM 2014

Japan Patent on Environmentally Friendly Natural Oil-based Toner Resin 

In continuous efforts towards eco-friendly solutions, Jadi was recently granted patent № 5303800 on Environmentally-Friendly Natural Oil-based Toner Resin from the Japan Patent Office.  This achievement comes two years following theUS Patent № 7,968,647 B2 received that recognized the above technology of making green resin from bio-based sources which may include various vegetable oils such as palm oil. 

Jadi sets a high internal benchmark on quality, and the acceptance of this proprietary technology to Japan’s exacting standards is another validation of Jadi’s commitment towards the research and development of toners and resins, as well as of eco-friendly printing solutions.

World First Palm Oil Bio-Based Chemically Produced Toner 

Every year, it is estimated that more than 200,000 tons of toners are product globally. About 75% of this quantity is made up of petroleum-derived resin. With the large amount of printing worldwide, the disposal of waste toners from used cartridges and deinking of recycled papers poses serious issue to environmental sustainability. 

In view of this global issue, Jadi has been actively pursuing innovative ways to minimize the environmental impact of printing. This includes developing a new technology to use palm oil-based derivatives as raw materials for polymer latex and resin, primary constituents used in producing chemical and conventional toners. The bio-based derivative from palm oil will replace at least 25% of non-renewable petroleum-derived monomers which are normally used in preparing the polymer latex and resin.

With this breakthrough technology, Jadi has now developed the world’s 1st palm oil bio-based Palmotone® chemical toner (CPT). Despite containing bio-based content, the Palmotone® chemical toner is able to deliver equivalent or better performance and image quality than petroleum-based chemical toners when used in color applications. 

For every kilogram of Palmotone® chemical toner used, 12-15% of sustainable carbon dioxide (CO₂) is generated and recycled through the natural process of photosynthesis. This contributes to a significant CO₂ reduction in net emission arising from the incineration of waste toners made purely from non-renewable petroleum-based raw materials. 

Print performance

·       Excellent print quality with crisp and sharp images through stringent control of particle size in the range of 5.0-8.0 micron;

·       Enhanced toner adhesion and glossiness through better incorporation of waxes in the toner;

·       Consistent and uniform image density as a result of narrow particle size distribution;

·       Higher transfer efficiency and equivalent yield to OEM toner to reduce printing cost

Research & Development 

Research & Development (R&D) has always been a key priority for Jadi since its beginnings in 1993. We are committed to developing a wide range of new products that meet or exceed the quality standards of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Jadi has two comprehensive R&D facilities in Malaysia. Research on melt pulverized toner (MPT) or conventional toner is conducted at its R&D Centre located in Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, Shah Alam. The R&D laboratory in Jalan Kapar, Klang is dedicated to research work on environmentally friendly palm oil-based materials for toner applications. Both R&D facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory, sophisticated pilot plant and advanced analytical tools and equipment. 

In line with the fast-changing technology, Jadi will continue to invest in the latest knowledge and equipment to develop more innovative products to meet the remanufacturing needs of its worldwide customers. 

Quality Assurance 

At Jadi, we are driven by an unyielding commitment to quality – quality in the products we manufacture and quality in the services we provide to our worldwide customers. We pride ourselves in providing consistently high quality products and services that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. 

Quality is emphasized at every phase of product development through manufacturing – from the initial development and formulation to testing and manufacturing. Our quality is built-in and assured through stringent monitoring of the manufacturing process, materials inspections, and tests on work in progress and the finished product. Test conducted include tests on in-coming raw materials to determine the properties and melt flow index of the resin. 

In addition, to ensure that the required specifications are met, samples are taken during the production process for quality testing. These include tests to measure image density, relative dielectric constant and dissipation factor, magnetic pigment content, tribocharge, grain size, toner concentration and toner particles. 

The ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management System certification, which Jadi received in April 2010, testifies to the company’s firm commitment to achieving the highest quality standards. It demonstrates Jadi’s commitment to fulfilling its customers’ quality requirements while aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve continual improvement of its performance in pursuit of these objectives.