To obtain a thermoplastic composition useful for a container for photographic material excellent in dimensional stability, properties of the waste, without smelling and free from giving any effect on photographic performance by including natural fiber at least half of in the ratio.
This composition includes ≥50 wt.% (A) non-wood fiber as the natural fiber. Fiber of kenaf having an average fiber length of 0.3-3 mm (especially pulp processed with a hemicellulase enzyme) is preferred as the non-wood fiber. The preferable water content of the component A is ≤5%. This composition preferably includes (B) a thermoplastic resin besides the component A. The composition is obtained by kneading a mixture including the component A and B using a Banbury mixer at 70-150°C. The subject thermoplastic resin free from smell, excellent in dimensional stability without giving effect on the photographic properties is provided.
HOSOI YUJI
KURACHI IKUO
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