BioChromato develops rapid plastic additive analysis device Pinpoint Flash Heater
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- BioChromato develops rapid plastic additive analysis device Pinpoint Flash Heater
- BioChromato and AIST jointly developed and launched the "Pinpoint Flash Heater" on June 3. It rapidly analyzes plastic additives within 1 minute per sample without pretreatment, aiming to support the circular economy.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 3, 2026
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BioChromato and AIST jointly developed and launched the "Pinpoint Flash Heater" on June 3. It rapidly analyzes plastic additives within 1 minute per sample without pretreatment, aiming to support the circular economy.
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- BioChromato develops rapid plastic additive analysis device Pinpoint Flash Heater (June 3, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- June 3, 2026
BioChromato and AIST jointly developed and launched the "Pinpoint Flash Heater" on June 3. It rapidly analyzes plastic additives within 1 minute per sample without pretreatment, aiming to support the circular economy.
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- 📰 Published: June 3, 2026 at 10:00
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BioChromato, Inc. and AIST jointly announced the launch of the "Pinpoint Flash Heater" on June 3. The device enables rapid determination of additives in plastics without pretreatment. By combining it with a mass spectrometer, volatile components are analyzed after instantaneous thermal desorption (300-400°C) from the sample surface. It addresses challenges in recycled plastic usage by allowing rapid, on-site evaluation of additive compositions per lot. Key features include 1-minute analysis per sample, no pretreatment, and accurate identification. It is suitable for pellets and test pieces. Priced from 9.5 million JPY (excl. tax) for the heater and ChemZo ion source combination, target markets include recycled plastic makers. Sales targets are 20 units in FY2027 and 100 units over three years.
FAQ
Who developed the 'Pinpoint Flash Heater'?
BioChromato, Inc. and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) jointly developed it.
What is the 'Pinpoint Flash Heater'?
A device for the rapid identification of additives in plastics without the need for pretreatment.
When did sales begin?
Sales began on June 3 by BioChromato, Inc.
What is the price?
Starting from 9.5 million JPY (excluding tax) for the combination with the ChemZo ion source.
Why was this device developed?
To provide a rapid on-site analysis infrastructure for evaluating additive compositions in recycled plastics, helping to overcome barriers to their adoption.