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Managing Chemical Usage |
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| The JAL Group uses over 2,400 chemicals in aircraft materials, paints and hydraulic oil. We are cooperating with aircraft manufacturers and maintenance contractors in an effort to shift to alternative, environment-friendly products. Aircraft used by the JAL Group are repainted approximately every five and a half years. To remove old paint from aircraft, we have introduced stripping agents that do not contain methylene chloride or volatile organic solvents and permit relatively easy disposal. The company is introducing chrome-free primer and uses top-coat paint with a low volatile-solvent content. In addition, by using a technology known as electrostatic spray painting, it has become possible to paint an aircraft using 20% to 30% less paint than before. |
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Anti-ice and De-icing Fluid |
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| The amount of anti-ice and de-icing fluid (principal ingredient, propylene glycol) used to free aircraft of snow and ice in winter varies with the climate and amount of snow. Propylene glycol is also used as a food additive and thickening agent, and there are fears it may be a factor in causing an overabundance of nutrients when released into lakes and rivers. The JAL Group is introducing more efficient equipment that reduces the amount of fluid used in anti-ice and de-icing operations. |
Other Environment-Conservation Activities |
Information related to other activities, including waste materials and noise control, is posted on our website.
 JAL and the Environment |
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