Not just PFOS/PFOA removal! What is a “water conditioner” that makes water that is good for the stomach and intestines?
*Japan trim*
Press release: September 18, 2024
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Not just PFOS/PFOA removal! What is a “water conditioner” that makes water that is good for the stomach and intestines?
*Newly released detailed data on water purification capacity in response to issues related to PFAS*
Nippon Trim Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, President and CEO: Chikao Tahara, hereinafter referred to as “Nippon Trim”) aims to contribute to health with water conditioners and electrolyzed water dialysis (R). We manufacture and sell water conditioners that produce water*. In response to the current hot topic of PFAS issues, more detailed information about the “micro carbon cartridge” that is being used in all models on sale is available on our website (URL:
https://www.nihon-trim.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TRIM-ION-Premium-Micro-Carbon-Cartridge.pdf
*Electrolyzed hydrogen water: Water that is characterized by being alkaline and containing hydrogen by electrolyzing purified water. By electrolyzing water, minerals that are positive ions (calcium ions, magnesium ions, sodium ions, etc.) increase by approximately 5 to 20% compared to raw water.
* ■In response to concerns about PFAS, more people are choosing water * PFAS (organic fluorine compounds), which have been pointed out to have a negative impact on human health and the environment, are currently being taken up as a major problem worldwide, and voluntary regulations have begun in Europe and the United States. In response to the detection of PFAS exceeding provisional target values in tap water in some areas of Japan, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are conducting surveys in prefectures and across the country in order to understand the status of PFAS detection in water supply facilities. We are requesting water utilities, etc. to report the results of water quality surveys by the end of September this year.
In response to these circumstances, an increasing number of people are choosing safe and delicious water such as water purifiers, water conditioners, water servers, and bottled water.
Many people think that water dispensers and bottled water are safe and delicious to drink because there is less worry about contamination with impurities or harmful substances. On the other hand, some people are hesitant to purchase due to issues such as the hassle of purchasing and transporting them, the labor involved in replacing them, and securing space for installation and storage.
Water purifiers and water conditioners are devices that are attached to the faucet in the kitchen and filter the tap water that comes out of the device to create clean water, eliminating the problems of time, effort, and storage space.
* ■Difference between water purifier and water conditioner*
Many people tend to confuse these two devices, “water purifier” and “water conditioner”, because they have similar names. However, there is a big difference between the two.
First of all, a “water purifier” is a device that filters water to produce purified water. Prices vary depending on the difference in filtration performance and the usable period of the filter. Some inexpensive ones do not require a power source and can be installed simply by fitting them into the faucet. Some products are pot-shaped, and you can pour 1 to 2 liters of water into the container and slowly filter it over time.
On the other hand, “water conditioners”, like water purifiers, can cleanly filter tap water to create purified water, but because they perform electrolysis (electrical processing) on the water, they always require power. You will need it.
Both purify water in the same way, but *water conditioners can produce water that has been shown to be effective in improving
gastrointestinal symptoms. *
This water is also called “electrolyzed hydrogen water” and is characterized by containing hydrogen and being alkaline. This water is perfect for people who suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms or want to maintain good gastrointestinal health.
* ■Features of Nippon Trim’s water conditioner*
* Nippon Trim’s electrolytic hydrogen water conditioner is a medical device for home use that has been recognized as effective in improving gastrointestinal symptoms under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law (formerly known as the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law). *
. Drinking electrolyzed hydrogen water reduces stomach heaviness and discomfort. It also helps gastrointestinal function and improves bowel movements.
All models currently on sale use micro carbon cartridges, and can use three types of water: electrolyzed hydrogen water, acidic water made by electrolyzing purified water, and purified water itself.
In addition to removing 22 substances including PFOS and PFOA, why not try drinking water that is good for your stomach and intestines?
* ■About Nippon Trim’s water purification cartridge “Micro Carbon Cartridge”* Nippon Trim’s water purification cartridge “Micro Carbon Cartridge” meets the household water purifier test standard (JIS S 3201) and the Water Purifier Association’s voluntary standard (JWPAS).
B) is satisfied. The substances targeted for removal are 22 substances including PFOS and PFOA (a type of organic fluorine compound).
By using extremely fine activated carbon (micro carbon), dissolved substances can be adsorbed quickly and fine particles such as turbidity can be thoroughly removed. In addition, the filter media is difficult to clog and water flows easily.
When one year has passed since the start of use, or when the specified water flow rate is exceeded, the device will make an announcement to replace it.
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The 22 substances targeted for removal are as follows.
*22 substances*
*Name of substance to be removed*
1. Free residual chlorine (chlorine) 2. Turbidity
3. Chloroform 4. Bromodichloromethane
5. Dibromochloromethane 6. Bromoform
7. Tetrachlorethylene 8. Trichlorethylene
9. Total trihalomethane *1 10. CAT (pesticides) *2
11. 2-MIB (mold odor) *3 12. Soluble lead
13. 1,2-DCE *4 14. Benzene
15. Geosmin (musty odor) 16. Anionic surfactant
17. Phenols
18. PFOS and PFOA *5,6 19. Iron (soluble) *6
20. Iron (fine particles) *6 ㉑ Soluble manganese *6
㉒ Aluminum (neutral) *6
*1 A general term for four substances: chloroform,
bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform.
*2 Another name for 2-chloro-4,6-bisethylamino-1,3,5-triazine, which is a type of pesticide.
*3 Abbreviation for 2-methylisoborneol, which is one of the substances that cause the musty odor in tap water.
*4 Abbreviation for cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. *5 A type of organic fluorine compound (PFAS).
*6 This is a substance based on the standards (JWPAS B standards) established by the Water Purifier Association (JWPA).
* Regarding removal performance, JIS S 3201 (Home water purifier test standard/1. to 12. are legal substances, 13. to 17. are voluntary substances) and JWPAS
We test and confirm the water purification ability of substances using the test method stipulated in B (Water Purifier Association voluntary standard).
* ■About “Micro Carbon Cartridge” published on the website*
In response to the recent situation and inquiries from customers, Nippon Trim has provided information on the micro carbon cartridge that can remove 22 substances including PFOS and PFOA, including images, water purification ability, names of substances to be removed, and recycling process. Published on the homepage.
URL:
https://www.nihon-trim.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TRIM-ION-Premium-Micro-Carbon-Cartridge.pdf
* ■What is Nippon Trim?*
Nippon Trim Co., Ltd. operates a business centered on the manufacture and sale of electrolytic hydrogen water conditioners, which are medical devices. We are the first in the world to focus on the functions of water, and through over 25 years of
industry-government-academia joint research, we are pursuing the functions and usefulness of water (R) and electrolyzed hydrogen water that support health. Currently, the use of electrolyzed hydrogen water is not limited to drinking, but is being applied to various fields such as next-generation new treatment methods for hemodialysis and crop cultivation. In addition, the Nippon Trim Group aims to become a global medical company, with group companies operating the largest private cord blood bank in Japan (Stem Cell Research Institute, TSE Growth Market: 7096).
* ■Company name/Nippon Trim Co., Ltd. (TSE Prime Market: 6788) * □Date of establishment: June 12, 1982 (Showa 57)
□Representative Director and President: Norio Tahara
□Capital: 992,597,306 yen
□Number of employees: 663 (as of the end of March 2024 *Including affiliated companies, etc.)
□Company homepage: https://www.nihon-trim.co.jp/
[References]
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Health and Medical Care Bureau Information on PFAS Characteristics of substances
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Recent trends in water quality management (2022.11.30)
Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Waterworks, FY2020, PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS test results in Tama area, hydrant water, purified water, raw water Ministry of the Environment Regarding the results of the FY2020 PFOS and PFOA nationwide survey (2021.6.22)
Ministry of the Environment Survey on PFOS and PFOA in water supply (2024.5.29) **