- efforts of various industrial sectors toward low VOC emission

From 1990s, the indoor air pollution caused by chemical substances, or sick house syndrome, has attracted remarkable attention as a serious problem since it affects the human health. VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which are chemical substances, are regarded as major problem contributors. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established the "Committee on Sick House Syndrome: Indoor Air Pollution" to promote activities to take effective measures against VOCs.

The sick house syndrome introduced into vehicle cabins by VOCs is also regarded as a serious problem. The European countries, including Germany, initiated problem solution against VOCs from the beginning of 2000. In Japan, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) is promoting the VOC reduction campaign under the slogan of "Fulfillment of a more comfortable cabin environment."

Role of Sekisui's double-faced tapes

We have been realizing "contribution to environmental conservation" by means of our outstanding technologies. We are making the utmost efforts to propose products that feature less impact to the environment (e.g., 5782LSV double-faced tapes) under the slogan of "creation of products without impacts on either environment or humans."