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JAPAN MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.

(Head Office) Mitsubishi Building 5-2,
Marunouchi 2-chome
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8324 Japan
TEL: +81-(0)3-3283-4842
FAX: +81-(0)3-3287-1785
email: AGELESS@mgc.co.jp
http://www.mgc.co.jp/eng/ageless/

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655 Third Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
TEL: +1-212-687-9030
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2110A, Westgate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Road(W),
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The information contained herein is general and should not take the place of the users’
own application tests. Recommendations are made without guarantee, and we must nec-
essarily disclaim all liability with respect to the use of AGELESS®, supplied by MITSUBISHI
GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. since the conditions of use are beyond our control.
It is recommended that users of AGELESS® should carry out application tests with actual
materials and equipment in typical operational circumstances.
It is advisable, according to the FDA, to inform the consumer of the presence of the
oxygen-absorbing sachets by labeling on the outside of the food package so that the
consumer does not mistake AGELESS® as a food or as an ingredient. 2011.05

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 “Iron absorbs oxygen when it rusts.” “Prevent oxidation by eliminating oxy-
gen.” Just by implementing a combination of such simple ideas, Mitsubishi
Gas Chemical was able to develop AGELESS the world’s first oxygen absorber.
AGELESS absorbs oxygen in a sealed container and creates a deoxidized en-
vironment, where the concentration of oxygen is 0.1% or less. This way, it is
possible to preserve foods by eliminating the ill effects of oxygen. AGELESS
preserves both the taste and freshness of food. This outstanding feature of
AGELESS also expands its application to pharmaceutical products, clothing,
and cosmetics. AGELESS is also used widely to ward off mold as well as mites
from clothing and bedding.

AGELESS® absorbs oxygen to preserve good AGELESS® is simple and effective.

taste and freshness. ■ Conventional packaging such as vacuum packing and gas flush-
■ AGELESS deoxidizes the interior of a sealed package in a way nev- ing package packing require devoted facilities, but you can use
er before possible with conventional vacuum and gas replacement AGELESS just by providing a sealing machine.
packaging. Even small amounts of oxygen, which infiltrate ■ AGELESS can be inserted quickly and simply by using an auto-

through the film surface are removed completely. AGELESS is a matic inserter.
truly dynamic oxygen absorber.
■ The flavor, color, fragrance and nutrition of freshly prepared food
can now be retained for long periods of time.
AGELESS® has made distribution more efficient.
■ Extending a food's shelf life allows food manufacturers to mar-
AGELESS® assures safety and quality. ket greater varieties of food and expand their markets, while still
■ AGELESS prevents the growth of molds and aerobic bacteria, retaining good taste and freshness.
while also preventing harmful insects. ■ AGELESS allows for the simple and easy control of production

■ Oxidized oils and fats are a detriment to good health. They can and inventory.
be prevented by the deoxidization effect of AGELESS.
■ Reducing amount of food additive.
■ Various tests conducted by official organizations have confirmed
the safety of AGELESS.
■ AGELESS has been awarded the ISO9001 Quality System Certifi-
cation.
*     is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
 02

This instruction manual is prepared

for the correct use of oxygen ab-
C O N T E N T S
sorber AGELESS®. For more effec-
tive use of AGELESS®, this instruc-
tion manual should be fully read What is AGELESS®?
What is AGELESS®? 03
before using AGELESS®.
Effectiveness of AGELESS® 04
AGELESS® Prevents Molds 05
Warnings and cautions AGELESS® is Effective on Insect Eggs 05
AGELESS® Prevents Oxidation of Fats and Oils 05
In order to prevent hazards to AGELESS users AGELESS® Prevents Food Colors from Changing 06

and other persons and damage to property, AGELESS® Preserves Both Flavor and Nutrition 06

this manual explains the rules that must be

Types of AGELESS®
observed with the following indications.
Various Types of AGELESS® for Various Purposes 07
Sheet type AGELESS® 09
Warning This indicates a hazardous sit- AGELESS-EYE® Oxygen Indicator 10
uation which, if not avoided,
will “result in death or serious
Using AGELESS®
injury.”
How to Make an AGELESS® Pack 11
Choosing Packaging Material 12
This indicates a potentially
Caution Choose the AGELESS® Type 13
hazardous situation which, if Measurement of the Oxygen Volume in Your Container 14
not avoided, may “result in
Hermetically Seal Packaging Containers 15
minor or moderate injury or
Use AGELESS® 17
property damage”.

This instruction manual classifies the levels of attention using the fol- Usage Precautions
lowing pictograms.
AGELESS® Usage Precautions 21
Safety of AGELESS® 22

indicates a “compulsory” action that Examples of caution statements for AGELESS® 22

must be performed. Microorganisms 23
AGELESS® Q&A 25
indicates “calling attention” to an action. List of terms 27
What is Water activity (AW) 28
indicates a “prohibited” action.
Peripherals
H indicates to attention to heat generation. AGELESS® Peripherals
For the more versatile use of AGELESS® products 29
AGELESS® automatic insertion machine 29

・Please read this instruction manual before use. AGELESS® automatic adhesive machine 29
AGELESS® roll keeping bag No. 2 29
・Please keep this instruction manual with care.
AGELESS® seal check 29

In adopting AGELESS, please conduct packaging

tests under actual packing and distribution condi-
tions to confirm the effect of AGELESS.
 03 What is AGELESS®?

What is AGELESS®?
AGELESS® is the registered trademark of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
The main constituent of AGELESS (iron type) is a specially treated iron powder. When iron rusts, it absorbs oxygen
in the process. The result is deoxygenation of the sealed container through oxidation, preventing any bad affects
to the product. Other types of AGELESS use other organic matter such as vitamin C as their main constituents.

AGELESS® is used to create an oxygen free condition within a sealed container.

It cannot be used for any other purpose.
AGELESS
Other 1%
Oxygen makes up approximately 21%
The composition
of the air in the atmosphere, however
of air
Absorption AGELESS absorbs all oxygen within a
Oxygen 21% sealed container to create an oxygen
free condition (maintaining an oxygen
concentration of 0.1% or less). As AGE-
LESS absorbs more oxygen, the volume
decreases and the gas remaining with-
in the sealed container becomes most-
Nitrogen 78% ly nitrogen, an inert gas.

The AGELESS® process

(outline)
Oxygen

Nitrogen

Ageless absorbs the oxygen The container is in an

Ageless oxygen free condition
AGELESS® is Simple to Use
AGELESS® preserves the freshness of your products and prolongs their shelf life.
・It will contribute greatly to marketing and distribution of your products.
・It is easy to use.
・It is economical since it requires no expensive equipment.
・It is safe since it will never be directly mixed with your products.
Put food in high gas Conventional preservatives, antioxidants,
barrier film package Put AGELESS in Seal package Oxygen-free package gas flushing and vacuum packing often
are not effective because they do not
completely eliminate oxygen. Unique
AGELESS oxygen absorber works to chem-
ically absorb oxygen without altering
product composition or purity without
adding any chemicals or additives.

about 1day after

The main chemical reactions that occur inside the AGELESS® sachet are: Fe → Fe2 + 2e-
1/2O2+H2O+2e-→ 2OH¯
Fe2++2(OH)¯ → Fe(OH)2
Fe(OH)2+1/4O2+1/2H2O → Fe(OH)3
 What is AGELESS®? 04

Effectiveness of AGELESS®

1. Inhibition of the Mold Growth (30°C x 10 days) 2. Wards off harmful insects (25°C x 1 month)

Pizza Crust Rice

AGELESS packed Control AGELESS packed Control

3. Prevention of Oxidation of Oils and Fats (20°C × 1 week)

Salami

AGELESS packed Control

4. Prevents color changes (5°C x 1 month) 5. Prevents color changes (-20°C x 6 months)

Sliced Ham Salmon roe

AGELESS packed Vacuum packed AGELESS packed Control

N2 gas packed (O 2 =0.5%) Control

 05 What is AGELESS®?

AGELESS® Prevents Molds

In an oxygen-free atmosphere (oxygen concentration of 0.1% or less) , AGELESS shows a marked ability to sup-
press the growth of molds.
The experimental results tabulated below show the growth progress of blue molds even when food items
are stored under rigorous inert gas replacement packaging technology. A small amount of oxygen seeping in
through the film raises the oxygen concentration to 0.3%, where blue molds are detected. Food items sealed
with the AGELESS did not show this mold development.

Growth of blue molds in sponge cake and oxygen concentration (at 25℃ )
Initial Storage Period (days) O2 Concentration When
Packaging Test Method: Blue mold specimen
O2 Concentration (%) 3 5 7 9 12 14 16 20 Detecting Hypha (%)
was implanted in the sponge cake to
AGELESS 0.1 or less - - - - - - - - - compare its grown in an AGELESS Pack
environment and inert gas (nitrogen)
Nitrogen gas replacement replaced packaging.
(99.9% or more)
0.1 or less - - - - - - + + 0.25 Note 1) The oxygen concentration for
the AGELESS is that measured after the
Nitrogen gas replacement
(97.5%)
0.5 - - - + + + ++ ++ 0.42-0.49 absorption of free oxygen.
Note 2) The percentages appearing in
Nitrogen gas replacement parentheses for inert gas replacement
(95%)
1.0 - - + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 0.99-1.10
packaging indicate the rate of replaced
Nitrogen gas replacement gas.
(85%)
3.0 - + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 2.94-2.98 Note 3) Growth of mold colonies: (-) no
mold colonies detected, (+) observable
Control (air) 21 - + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ mold colonies, (++) large numbers of
mold colonies.

AGELESS® is Effective on Insect Eggs

Oxygen-free packaging using AGELESS allows you to eliminate both adult insects and their eggs, which is not
achieved by fumigation. AGELESS is safe: no more worries about residual chemicals. The table below list insects
often found growing in cereals. AGELESS is also effective against mites hiding in bedding.

Number of days needed for 100% killing of insects by AGELESS package (at 25℃ )

Rust-red flour beetle

Eggs Larvae Pupae Grown

Weevil insects

Azuki weevil

Almond moth

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 (Days)

AGELESS® Prevents Oxidation of Fats and Oils

The quality of fats and oils deteriorates when they react with oxygen. Light and heat facilitate the oxidation
process, which continues even when products are frozen. Oxygen-free packaging using AGELESS can prevent
the harmful effects of oxidization. (The peroxide number indicates the degree of oxidation of fats and oils. The
greater this number, the greater the degree of oxidation developing in fats and oils.)

Peroxide number of corn-oil (extract) sprayed rice Peroxide number of refined fish oil (containing
cakes changing with age 30% DHA) changing with age
Oxygen
100 concentration 200
(21% O2 ) 30°C
 
80
150
Peroxide number (meq/kg)

Peroxide number (meq/kg)

37°C in the dark 5% O2

60
100
2.3% O2
40 Control
1.3%O2
50
0.2% O2
20

AGELESS AGELESS
0.1% O2 or less 0
0 30 60 90 120 150 180(Days) 0 1 2 3 4 (Weeks)
 What is AGELESS®? 06

AGELESS® Prevents Food Colors from Changing

Oxidation of food causes its color to change. Natural pigments such as the chlorophyll (green) and carotenoids
(red) change their colors rapidly, which is promoted by light and heat. Packaging with AGELESS prevents the
discoloration of food.

Change in dried welsh onions with age Change in the carotenoids in dried laver with age
Conditions: 25°C Conditions: 25°C
1,000 90
AGELESS
Chlorophyll (meq/100gdry)

AGELESS

Carotenolds (mg/100gdry)
700 80
Bagged with a Bagged with a
desiccant desiccant
Control Control

400 70

100 60
0 2 4 8(Weeks) 0 2 4 6 8 10 (Months)

Change in the color of sausage with age,

at different oxygen concentrations Change in the color of beef jerky with age
1900 Lux: Conditions: 5°C Fluorescent light 1900 Lux Conditions: 36°C 90%R.H.
AGELESS
5 10
Control
Oxygen concentration 0.5% 8
4
5: Fast color Vacuum packing
4: Change the color 6
Oxygen concentration 1.0%
3
Grades

silghthy
(⊿E) (NBS)

3: Change the color 4

2: Change the color N2 gas packing
2 (Oxygen concentration 1%)
more 2
Oxygen concentration 5.0% 1: Change the color AGELESS
1 still more 0
0 2 10 20(Days) 0 15 30 45 60(Days)

AGELESS® Preserves Both Flavor and Nutrition

The attractive flavors of tea and coffee, or the vital nutrients, Vitamin E and C, are quickly deteriorated or lose
their potency through oxidation. The graphs below showing the oxidation of Vitamin C with age demonstrate
just how effective AGELESS is in retaining this important nutrient.

Change in coffee flavor with age Change in Vitamin E of freeze dried tofu
Conditions: 25°C Conditions: 40°C
Grades:
20
Aroma
3:No Smell. The aroma of
AGELESS, Aroma, Taste food is kept well. AGELESS
β-Tocophero (mg/100g)

3
2:A little smell of oxidation.
The food aroma is fading.
Grades

1:Smell of oxidation. 10
Control, Taste The aroma has gone.
2 Taste
3:The taste is like just after
roasting.
Control, Taste, Aroma 2:Increased taste of oxidation. Control
1 1:The taste has gotten worse. 0
0 1 2 3(Months) 0 30 60 90(Days)

Change in Vitamin C in tea with age Change in almond cookies with age
Conditions: 25°C Conditions: 25°C
300
AGELESS
5
280 AGELESS Grades:
Aroma,Taste
Vitamin C (mg/100g)

4 5:The aroma and taste

260 keeping well.
4:The aroma is fading a little.
Grades

Control 3
3:A little smell of oxidation.
240 The taste had got worse.
2 2:Smell and taste of oxidation.
1:Strong smell and taste of
Control oxidation.
0 1
0 17 46 80 210(Days) 0 1 2 3(Months)
 07 Types of AGELESS®

Various Types of AGELESS® for Various Purposes

In using AGELESS, it is necessary to select the type most suited for target products and packaging forms. A wide variety of AGELESS
are lined up for product types and applications.

Water activity of
Variety and Feature Type Main Application
product to be applied

Iron Water Dependent Oxygen absorption FX FX Rice cakes, dumplings, raw noodles, 0.85 or more
Type starts only in moist soybean paste, bread crumbs, etc.
environment.

FX-L Waffles, delicacies, ham, sausage, chicken

nuggets, pizza crust, seasoned fish, pet
foods, etc.
Oil resistance

Self-Reacting Absorption of oxygen Fast Acting Type S SA Pancakes, Castella (Japanese sponge 0.65 to 0.95
begins when sachet for foods with high or SS-MBC cake), Baumkuchen, pizza, semi-dry
are removed from medium water content. confectioneries, madeleine, etc.
outer master bag. Oil resistance
Use as quickly as
possible.
SS Fresh fish fillets, fish eggs, etc. 0.65 to 0.95
For freezing and refrigeration.
Oil resistance

Standard Type ZP ZP Tortilla, doughnuts, cakes, fresh cakes, 0.95 or less

for foods with low or ZPT ZPT brandy cakes, salami, beef jerky, pet
medium water content. foods, etc. Oil resistance

Z-PK Coffee, tea, nuts, dried vegetables, spices, 0.65 or less

laver (seaweed), and pharmaceutical
products.

Coffee E E Coffee 0.3 or less

Oxygen and carbon
dioxide are both
absorbed simultaneously.

Non Self-Reacting Oxygen Absorbing Type GLS GLS Ham, sausage, chicken nuggets, etc. 0.3 to 0.95
Iron
Type
Oil resistance

Multi-Function Type GE GE Nuts, dried fish, etc. 0.3 to 0.9

Carbon dioxide generation starts simultaneous
with absorption of oxygen. Prevents food
containers from shrinking when oxygen is
absorbed. Oil resistance

Size of AGELESS®
Size 20 30 50 100 200 300 500 1000 2000 3000
O2 absorption capacity(ml) 20 30 50 100 200 300 500 1000 2000 3000
Equivalent air volume (ml) 100 150 250 500 1000 1500 2500 5000 10000 15000
Series FX FX-L
SA
SS
ZP ZPT
Z-PK
GLS
GE
 Types of AGELESS® 08

Precautions for packaging form and Deoxygenation Handling time to open

Types and precautions for use
insertion position time (25°C) air (25°C)

[Water-dependent type] Insert AGELESS into the position where 0.5 ~ 1 day 25°C, 8 hrs: RH*<70%
・Because AGELESS itself does not contain any moisture, contact with moisture evaporated from products is 25°C, 4hrs: RH70 to 90%
moisture evaporated from products causes AGELESS to initiate reactions. easy to reach. In case of using under 35°C,
AGELESS is unable to be used for dry foods. AGELESS is not suited for this handling time become
・Insert AGELESS into the position where moisture is easy to reach. kind of packaging form. shorten to a half of the above.
・FX and FX-L are single-sided absorption types. Enclose AGELESS with According to the degree of moisture and *Relative humidity at room
the absorbing surface (plain white surface) directed to the product. oil contents, even water-resistant type and
・For products that contain alcohol or products to which alcohol is oil-resistant type are unable to successfully
sprayed, FX-L type is suited but it is recommended to confirm the effect provide desired effects. This must be
by tests using actually packaged products before use. confirmed by tests using actually packaged
products before use.

[Iron-based self-reacting type] Not too much particular about packaging 0.5 ~ 1 day Within 2hrs
・AGELESS itself contains moisture necessary for reactions, and contact with forms or insertion places.
air causes AGELESS to initiate oxygen absorption.
・Unlike the water-dependent type, no restriction is placed to the packaging *As for roll form, refer to P.19
form and insertion position. and 20.
・There is a fast-acting type (SA) that absorbs oxygen quickly and a standard AGELESS may be inserted into such a manner
type (ZP, ZPT). as to come in direct contact with food but ( 5°C 0.5 ~1 day) Within 1hr
[Fast-acting type S-series] may not achieve desired effect according to (-20°C 3 ~ 5 days) *As for roll form, refer to P.19
For foods which are perishable and contain a large amount of moisture. food moisture and oil contents. In such event, and 20.
・SA and SS-MBC : Outstanding water resistance, oil resistance, and acid AGELESS must be separated by trays, etc.
resistance. 1 ~ 2 days Within 4 hrs (1hr: AW<0.65)
Able to be used for refrigerated products. (3 ~ 5 days; size *As for roll form, refer to P.19
・SS: For frozen and refrigerated products. Outstanding water resistance and Tray bottom is flat and poor air permeability 500<) and 20.
oil resistance. occurs.
3 ~ 4 days Within in 4hrs
[Standard type Z-series]
・ZP and Z-PT: Standard-purpose type for medium and high moisture con-
taining products. Outstanding water resistance and oil resistance.
Extensive size line up from 20 to 3000. Individual products are too tightly packaged *As for roll form, refer to P.19
・Z-PK: For low moisture content. Outstanding flavor retention capabilities. to deoxidize the inside of individual packages. and 20.
Able to be used in combination with a desiccant.

[Self-reacting type for coffee] 3 ~ 8 days Within 4hrs

・AGELESS absorbs oxygen simultaneously with carbon dioxide roasted (2,000=9 to 16 days)
coffee beans generate.
・Size indicates the carbon dioxide absorption rate.
・AGELESS simultaneously absorbs oxygen one-tenth as much as the *As for roll form, refer to P.19
carbon dioxide. and 20.

[Non-iron-based self-reacting type] Same as iron-based self-reacting type. 1 ~ 3 days Within 1hr
・For main ingredients, organic-based substances are used. Low detection
sensitivity is achieved for a metal detector. *As for roll form, refer to P.19
and 20.
・Equivalent to or lower than iron balls of 1.0 mm. According to metal
detectors, setting of non-ferrous balls may be required.
1 ~ 3 days Within 1hr
・GLS absorbs oxygen only.
・GE generates carbon dioxide of a nearly same amount of oxygen
absorbed to prevent shrinkage of packaging material resulting from
*As for roll form, refer to P.19
oxygen absorption.
and 20.

*To prevent shrinkage of packaging, combined use of

AGELESS and nitrogen gas packed packaging or use of
AGELESS GE type which generates carbon dioxide are
Size 250 500 1000 2000 effective, but since carbon dioxide gas dissolves in moisture
CO2 absorption capacity(ml) 250 500 1000 2000 and oil content in food, the packaging may gradually shrink
as a result according to foods.
O2 absorption capacity(ml) 25 50 100 200
Series *AGELESS packed in continuous rolls for automatic
E charging in linkage with a packaging machine is
available in addition to individually packed AGELESS
*These lists are based on the Japanese version of AGELESS. (Automatic AGELESS charging machine is required).
As for the overseas version, please contact our sales offices. Each series is further divided into types more applicable
*Obey the regulations of each country. to specific product situations.
For more information, please ask sales office about
detailed types of AGELESS.
 09 Types of AGELESS®

Sheet type AGELESS®

With the development of our “oxygen absorbing plastic sheet”, we are able to introduce oxygen absorbers in
totally new styles.
These new products no longer use powder ingredients in a sachet.
Therefore, even if consumers tear them off, there is no possibility of releasing ingredients. Furthermore, they
possess resistance to microwave.
In this new “oxygen absorbing plastic sheet”, the active ingredient (activated iron powder) is contained within
the plastic material.
You can create much more consumer friendly packages, because these new models can be designed to fit into
your packages naturally and can serve multiple functions.

Types and sizes of AGELESS®(Water dependent types: FL·FC·FP·FS)

Securely attachable, AGELESS Label is best suited for Devise many ways to use AGELESS Card,

1 automatic packaging.
AGELESS FL (Label type)
2 either as a package base or a page marker.
AGELESS FC (Card type)
Just like ordinary labels, the backside AGELESS Card allows for new, innova-
is coated with an adhesive. This way, tive applications. Available in round or
it is easy to securely place AGELESS square designs, AGELESS Card can be
inside any food package. If an auto- made to order to customer-specified
matic labeling machine is used, you design, size and prints. Contact one of
can attach AGELESS Labels automati- our sales representatives for further
cally. AGELESS Label fits any packag- details.
ing material.

Best suited for inserting in bottles. The pouch-type AGELESS does not use

3 AGELESS FP (Packing type) 4 pulverized materials.

AGELESS FS (New sachet type)
The use of AGELESS products has These are very small, slim AGELESS
been difficult in bottles, but AGELESS packs using oxygen absorbing base
Packing offers a new solution. It fits sheets. Use these new kinds just like
snugly in a bottle and is inconspicu- other AGELESS pouches. Available in
ous. Integrated with the inside of a two forms: individually packed or in
bottle’s lid, AGELESS Packing absorbs continuous rolls. The rolled products
oxygen and keeps the contents fresh. can be inserted with an ordinary auto-
Also there is no risk of accidental matic inserting machine by adjusting
swallowing. AGELESS Packing is the machine’s sensor.
made to order to match the cap size.

Deoxygenation time/Handing time Sizes of AGELESS

Deoxygenation time at room Handling time to Size 5 10 15 20 30 50
Types of temperature (25°C) open air
AGELESS O2 absorption
Water activity of Days 25°C, 8 hrs: RH<70%* 5 10 15 20 30 50
capacity(ml)
product to be applied 25°C, 4hrs: RH70 to 90%*
In case of using under Equivalent air
25 50 75 100 150 250
1.00 ~ 0.80 0.5 ~ 1 day 35°C, handling time volume(ml)
FL/FC/FP become shorten to a half
0.80 ~ 0.75 1 ~ 2 days FS FS
of the above.
1.00 ~ 0.85 0.5 ~ 1 day Type FC FC
FS-L
0.85 ~ 0.75 1 ~ 2 days FL FL

*Relative humidity at room

 Condition 1 

Types of AGELESS® 10

AGELESS-EYE® Oxygen Indicator

The AGELESS-EYE is an in-package monitor which indicates the presence of
oxygen at a glance. Please use it for testing purposes only.
How to storage and guarantee period
of AGELESS-EYE®
Oxygen ≦0.1% 0.5%≦ Oxygen
AGELESS-EYE® are delivered by room-
In this interval, intermediate temperature courier service, but upon
colors of pink and blue are in-
dicated steplessly according
arrival, immediately place them in a re-
to the oxygen concentration. frigerator and keep them at not higher
than 15°C with care to prevent exposure
to light.
* 2-3 hours after oxygen level has reached Oxygen free (25°C)

* about several minutes after contact with oxygen (25°C)

* The oxygen concentration and time required for discoloration are merely good rule-of-thumbs and not guaranteed values. Discoloration takes place more slowly at low temperatures.

Type of AGELESS-EYE® Guarantee period Use condition

Tablet type with string 6 months after shipment 5 ~ 35°C, AW 0.10 ~ 0.99

How to use AGELESS-EYE®

・Take out a required quantity from a master bag.
・Enclose AGELESS-EYE together with AGELESS one by one.
・Use AGELESS-EYE within 12 hours. Incidentally, for using AGELESS-EYE under working environ- The pink color tone of AGE-
ment with care to avoid exposure to direct sunlight or particularly strong light (brightness: not LESS-EYE indicates that the
more than 500 lux). container inside is in the de-
・Leaving AGELESS-EYE in air for a long time, exposing to light for a long time, or storing at high oxidized condition, and does
temperature (over room temperature) degrades performance of AGELESS-EYE. not directly indicate the pack-
・AGELESS-EYE can not be reused, because the performance gradually degrades. aging state or the quality of
・After unpacking, store AGELESS-EYE in a refrigerator at temperature not higher than 15°C, products inside.
with self-reacting type AGELESS Z type or S type (size: not less than 100) enclosed, hermetically
sealed, and shielded from light in the deoxidized condition.

Precautions for Use of AGELESS-EYE®

・Be sure to perform tests using actually packaged products before use.
・In the event that products with AGELESS-EYE enclosed are stored at high temperature
(about 40°C or higher), AGELESS-EYE may not allow normal color change to take place.

Tablet type EYE

The master bag is deoxidized and packed. Make sure AGELESS-EYE inside assumes a pink color before unpacking, and
Check before use then, use the products inside.

・Do not attempt to take out the tablet from the film and use.
Precautions ・Do not make a cut in the film window by a utility knife, etc.
・AGELESS-EYE has limits, so it is recommended to check by performing tests using actually packaged products.
 11 Using AGELESS®

How to Make an AGELESS® Pack

AGELESS can be combined with a high gas barrier packing material to absorb the oxygen within an airtight
package and maintain an oxygen free condition for a certain period of time. This type of packing is referred to
as an “AGELESS Pack”.
This page outlines how to use AGELESS correctly and how to create an AGELESS Pack.

Four conditions to maintain an oxygen free condition

Condition 1 Condition 3
Use packing material with a high Create a perfect seal with a sealing machine
gas barrier

In order to maintain an oxygen free condition for a AGELESS Pack must be completely sealed to main-
certain period of time, select packing material with tain their oxygen free condition. A heat sealer can
a high resistance to oxygen permeability. AGELESS be used to seal the container.
Pack use materials with a high gas barrier such as
plastics, trays, metal cans and glass bottles.

Condition 2 Condition 4
Select AGELESS that suits the product char- Correct handling of AGELESS
acteristics and volume of container packing

To ensure that the container is deoxygenated Inappropriate handling of AGELESS can render the
within the required time, select a type of AGELESS product useless. Handling conditions differ accord-
that suits the product characteristics and packag- ing to the type, so the conditions for sealing, use
ing form, and select the size that suits the amount and storage explained in the instruction manual
of oxygen in the packaging. should be followed promptly and accurately.

Once an AGELESS® Pack has been created, an actual test should be performed to
check the effects of sealing.

1. Insert the prepared product into the packaging.

Use the following
2. Insert AGELESS and AGELESS-EYE into the packaging. The deoxygenation time will differ depending on the po-
procedures to test the
actual shape of the sition of AGELESS. Test the packaging with AGELESS positioned as it will be used in the final product.
product. 3. Use a heat sealer or wrapping machine to seal the package.
4. Enter the expected opening date of the package and store under the prescribed storage conditions
(temperature etc).
5. Open the package after checking (immediately after opening in the case of a can) the color of AGELESS-
EYE to determine whether deoxygenation is complete for each opening date, and check the quality of the
product. Check the appearance, smell and taste of the product.
6. Determine the use-by-date.

Products should be placed in the same production lot with the quantity to match the number of tests to
Planning for the actual be performed. Set the test period in relation to the target use-by-date.
test
Products with good storage life can have a longer time before opening, whereas the time for products
with poor storage should be shortened.
Several quality assurance officers should be assigned to check the quality of the product. The same officer
should check the quality of the product each time.
A test plan should be created to assist in tests with many different conditions.
 Using AGELESS® 12

Choosing Packaging Material

In order to keep the inside of the container in the state of oxygen free for a certain time, it is necessary to
Condition 1 choose packaging material with low oxygen permeability. In principle, choose packaging material whose
oxygen permeability is 20 ml/m2 ・atm・24h or less.

[Oxygen permeability of packaging material]

Packaging material for low moisture product

Use packaging material with a high gas-barrier property re-
gardless of preservation period when using AGELESS together
with a desiccant.

Packaging material with Packaging material for long-term preservation

low oxygen permeability The longer the preservation period, the higher gas-barrier
In principle, property is required for packaging material.
20 ml/m2・atm・24h or less.
Gas-barrier property of molded container
Even material with a low gas-barrier property may be available
according to thickness. Check the gas-barrier property with a
packing test using AGELESS.

Generally, the oxygen permeability and water vapor permeability of packaging material will change according to
the temperature and humidity of the preservation environment, water activity of the content, etc. The oxygen
permeability of some packaging material will drastically rise (decline in gas-barrier property) when preserved in a
high humidity environment or applied to a food whose water activity is high. When choosing or changing pack-
aging material, be sure to conduct a packing test in advance to check the suitability of the packaging material.
The table below provides reference data and suitability.

Oxygen permeability* Vapor permeability

Aptitude Type Composition Thickness (micron)
ml/m2, 24hs20-25°C (g/m2, 24hrs)
Aluminum foil PET/AI/PE 12/7/40 0 0
Aluminum deposition PET/evaporated AI/PE 12/40 0.5 ~ 1.5 1 ~ 1.5
Si oxide coat Si oxide coating PET/PE 12/60 0.5 ~ 1.5 0.3 ~ 1.5
Long-term Ethylene vinyl alcohol OPP/EVOH/PE 20/17/40 0.3 ~ 4 7
preservation Barrier nylon MXD6/PE 15/40 5 9
PVDC coating OPP/PE 20/40 5 ~ 15 4
PVDC coat PVDC coating PET/PE 12/50 6 ~ 10 4
PVDC coating ON/PE 15/50 6 ~ 10 7
PVA coating OPP/PE 20/40 1 ~ 5 (200/90%RH) 4
PVA coating or EVOH coating OPP/PE 20/40 1 ~ 5 (90/90%RH) 4
extruded film
When being applied to high AW food or being stored under high RH, adequate attention must be exercised
Short-term 2-layer extruded film 100 11 ~ 30 7~9
preservation(★) 3-layer extruded film 60 ~ 90 25 ~ 70 5 ~ 15
Polyamide
(high barrier film) (1 ~ 9)
ONY/PE 15/40 30 ~ 120 16
Polyester PET/PE 12/40 50 ~ 120 15
OPP/PE 20/40 1,500 ~ 2,000
Polypropylene 6
Inappropriate CPP 40 3,000
Polyethylene PE 40 ~ 2000 ~

★:When using packaging material whose suitability is indicated with this mark for AGELESS Pack, conduct a packing test, etc. very carefully to determine
the propriety of adoption.
Abbreviations:
PET = polyester, Al = aluminum, PE = polyethylene, OPP = oriented polypropylene, EVOH = ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, PVA= polyvinyl alcohol,
PVDC = polyvinylidene chloride, ONY = oriented nylon, CPP= cast polypropylene
Oxygen permeability is also indicated with SI unit (ml/m2, MPa, 24h).
*
The oxygen permeability in SI unit is obtained by multiplying 9.87 by the corresponding value * of the table since 1MPa ≒ 9.869atm.
 13 Using AGELESS®

Choose the AGELESS® Type

Choose the best suited type in accord with the food types, properties, packaging
Condition 2
forms, and specific applications.

・Basically, choose the water-dependent type when AGELESS is loaded in “direct” contact with foods containing
a high percentage of moisture that causes “mold” to grow. When such foods are individually packaged, or
placed in trays or fancy boxes, and AGELESS is “indirectly” loaded on the outside of such packages, trays, or
boxes, choose self-reacting type.
・Because almost self-reacting types provide water resistance and oil resistance, irrespective of packaging forms,
“direct” and “indirect” loading of AGELESS are enabled for medium-moisture and high-moisture foods. In this re-
gard, however, for foods containing a high percentage of moisture, “mold” grows quickly, and the quick-acting
type AGELESS shall be used.
・For low-moisture foods, self-reacting standard type AGELESS is used. Irrespective of packaging forms, AGELESS
is able to be “directly” and “indirectly” loaded.

[How to choose AGELESS® types by food moisture content and packaging forms]
Packaging form (AGELESS inserted position)

Food moisture content (good AGELESS is inserted “directly” AGELESS is inserted “indirectly.”
rule-of-thumb for water activity in contact with foods. AGELESS is inserted to the outside
of individual packages, trays, boxes, etc.
Oil-free foods Foods containing oil

Particularly high moisture

FX FX-L, sheet type -
content (0.95 or higher)
High moisture content FX FX-L, sheet type
(0.85-0.95) SA ZP ZPT GLS (irrespective of packaging forms)
Medium moisture content
SA ZP ZPT GLS
(0.65-0.85)

Low moisture content (0.3-0.65) ZP ZPT GLS

Particularly low moisture

ZP ZPT Z-PK (non-oil resistant) E (non-oil resistant)
content (0.3 or less)
・According to the degree of moisture content or oil content of foods, satisfactory effects are unable to be obtained with types with water resistance or oil resistance.
Besides the moisture content and oil content, penetration of alcohols may impede oxygen absorbing functions of AGELESS. It is recommended to perform tests using
actual packaged products. In addition, there are cases to isolate AGELESS from moisture or oil by changing the packaging form, such as use of trays, etc.

[Selection of AGELESS® Type by specific applications and foods (Type specified)]

Applications and foods Type Remarks

Concomitant use with a Effective for foods with extremely little moisture content (Aw 0.3 or less) such as
Z-PK
desiccant freeze-dry products.

Metal detector sensitivity is equivalent to or lower than iron ball φ10 mm.
Use of metal detector GLS GE
Depending on metal detector, setting to non-ferrous ball may be required.
Specific
applications AGELESS generates carbon dioxide in the amount nearly same as that of absorbed
Avoidance of shrinkage of oxygen, but carbon dioxide dissolves in moisture content or oil content of food
GE
package and changes food taste or causes the package to gradually shrink. In such event,
combined use of other types and nitrogen gas filling is effective.

Frozen storage SS For cold storage, use SA.

Roasted coffee beans and The carbon dioxide generation rate varies in accord with kind of coffee beans and
E
powder degree of roasting. Confirm the effect with actually packaged products before use.
Specific foods
Foods containing acids SA Contact our staff for foods with particularly high acidity such as kelp flakes.

・Contact our support staff for ambiguous points, when there are many restrictions in food properties or packaging forms, or many combination
conditions of specific applications, applications to fruit and vegetables, etc.
 Using AGELESS® 14

Measurement of the Oxygen Volume in Your Container

In order to determine the correct AGELESS® size, you’ll need to know the volume
Condition 2 of oxygen in your container.

What is the AGELESS® size?

The amount of oxygen that can be absorbed is indicated (in milliliters) by the AGELESS® size number. (Example:
FX-50 will absorb 50ml of oxygen. Since oxygen makes up about 1/5 of the air, FX-50 will deoxygenate 250ml
of air.)

How to measure the oxygen in your container

Oxygen in container(ml) = (Air volume in container(ml) – Weight of product(g) / Specific gravity) × 0.21

・The air volume inside a container is obtained by

subtracting the volume of content product from
Food examples whose density is computed other than by 1g/ml
the volume of the overall container.
・The density is the weight per 1ml, and in general, Rice cake: 1.2; grain: 1.4; fresh noodles: 1.2, etc.
In the case of metals, the specific density is applied.
the food density is able to be roughly computed
by being regarded as 1 g/ml.

How to measure the oxygen volume

1. When using a box: Subtract the weight of product from volume of box.

Example: Container size: 15×10×10cm, weight of product: 600g, specific gravity: 1g/ml.

Measure in the
middle of height
Oxygen in container= [(15×10×10)-600/1]×0.21=189ml
Height

Air Volume in container Weight of product/specific gravity Rate of oxygen

Consequently, choose slightly larger and closest size 200.

gth
Wi
dt Len
h

2. When the container is not a box, put the bag in water and measure the volume.

1 2 3

Measure the weight of Fill vessel with water. Measure the make-up
food and container. Place product container into water volume.
vessel and let water overflow.

Example: Make-up water volume 900ml, weight of product 500g, specific gravity 1g/ml.

Oxygen in container= (900-500/1)×0.21=84ml

AGELESS size 100 should be selected.

 15 Using AGELESS®

Hermetically Seal Packaging Containers

Even if packaging material and containers with high gas barrier capabilities are used, effect of AGELESS pack
Condition 3
is unable to be obtained unless packaging containers are completely heat-sealed or seamed.

Points and precautions for heat seal

・A heat sealer is used for hermetically sealing film containers, but heat seal is
[1] to melt the adhesive layer (sealant material) on the packaging material inner surface by heat;
[2] to apply pressure to allow the molten adhesive layer to fill clearances and allow films to adhere tightly together; and
[3] to cool the adhesive layer to solidify, and to hermetically seal the films.
・The quality of heat seal is determined by the heating temperature, pressure, and heating time. Set these conditions
properly.
・In principle, use a heat sealer that heats the material from both sides. In the case of one-side heating, perfect sealing
might not be achieved depending on shapes of packaging bags or heat sealer models, to which care must be taken.

Film containers AGELESS® pack achieves no desired effect unless it is completely sealed.
・Shape that can be sealed most securely.
・Able to be sealed by a one-side heating sealer.

3-way seal bag Tubular-shape bag Standing pouch

・The backlining portion tends to form a tunnel.

・Use a heat sealer that heats the material from both sides as much as possible
(in the case of one-side heating, direct the side with no backlining to the hot platen).

Backlining (pillow) package

・The folded portion tends to form a tunnel.

・Choose packaging material with good adhesion and use a heat sealer that heats the material from both sides.

Gusset package

In the case of a foot-operated or hand-operated sealer:

<Foot-operated or hand-operated sealer>
・In the case of a foot-operated or hand-operated sealer, the seal Take care not to form
pressure or seal condition may vary in accord with workers. Ev- wrinkles at the film
ery time the worker is changed, make sure the seal is correctly sealing portion.

made each time.

・When sealing is performed, lightly pull both edges of the film ・Good sealer
with care to prevent film wrinkles from being formed at the
sealed portion. In addition, avoid any powder or any liquid from Wide
entering the sealed portion. (not less than 10 mm)

・A sealer with wide sealing width (not less than 10 mm) and with Heating both sides
horizontal seal direction marking is recommended. A sealer with
narrow sealing width tends to give rise to seal failure when any Seal direction marking:
horizontal
foreign matter is included or any wrinkle is formed.
 Using AGELESS® 16

<Belt sealer>

In the case of a belt sealer:

・In the case of an endless type belt Accurately adjust
sealer, properly adjust the parallelism temperature,
of hot platens and belt speed (seal heating time,
speed), too. and pressure.

<Molded container>
In the case of a molded container: With care to apply pressure uniformly.
・When a molded container is top-
sealed, use care to apply homoge-
neous pressure to the whole container.
In particular, take care to corners of a
square container.

In the case of a metal container <Metal container>

・In the case of a metal container (can),

make sure the seam portion is free of
any air leakage.
Tea cans and fancy cans generally lack
air-tightness and are unable to be
used for AGELESS pack.

How to check the seal condition

Check method by AGELESS seal check How to check in water:
・At the start of the seal work, check the seal condition. Pull the ・It is effective to check seal failure or pinholes by pressurizing a
package as illustrated below when the sealed portions are bag in water, too.
cooled. If the sealed portion is easily separated, it is adhesion ・Firmly press the bag containing foods by both hands in water and
failure. To check the backlining portion or gusset portion, use make sure any air bubble comes out from the bag.
AGELESS seal check. ・Utmost care is required for the printed portion of a hot printer.

<How to check the seal condition> <How to check seal in water>

At the start of the seal work,

check the seal.

Use AGELESS seal check.

Firmly press by both hands.
 17 Using AGELESS®

Use AGELESS®

Condition 4 The handling method of AGELESS varies in accord with types. Comply with the conditions stipulated in this
document, and properly unpack, use, and store AGELESS.

AGELESS® storing method and guarantee period

・AGELESS®
Store AGELESS packed in carton boxes at room temperature (however, not higher than 30°C even in the sum-
mertime) with care to avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
The guarantee period is 6 months after shipment.

In the event that AGELESS® is erroneously used, AGELESS® absorbs oxygen in air before
packaging and is unable to exhibit the expected effect. Strictly abide by the correct han-
dling method in order to enable AGELESS® to exhibit the effect satisfactorily.

Used AGELESS® can not be reused because the performance might be gone.

Handling of AGELESS® in the case of loose form

Be sure to check before use. <How to check the vacuum condition>

AGELESS is vacuum-packed by a master bag that

makes it difficult to allow oxygen to permeate.
By checking the vacuum condition, it is able to con-
firm in advance the generation of pinholes during
transportation and handling and product defects
caused by breakage of a master bags.

How to check the vacuum condition

Pinch the end of the outer bag and lift up. Make sure
the content does not slip down.

We will replace AGELESS whose vacuum of a master

bag is lost when the carton box is opened. Contact
our distributor. good

bad
 Using AGELESS® 18

How to Use AGELESS®

1 Opening the carton box. 2 Check tightness of the master bag.

®
ELESS
AG

When opening box, avoid using too sharp an edge. AGELESS is vacuum packed. If you hang master bag from
(There is a possibility of damaging master bags.) one end, the packets should not slip.
In case the packets should slip before opening, do not use
that master bag of AGELESS.

After opening master bag.

3 Spread out the needed quantity on a tray. 4 Remaining AGELESS.

The sachets which are not used should be resealed in a

master bag or discarded if their handling time exceeds
Use AGELESS spread out, with care to prevent them
the maximum.
from lying one on top of another.
(Do not replenish until the box or the tray becomes The remaining sachets should be resealed in a master
completely empty.) bag after pressing out the air.

Do not pile up AGELESS in the tray. Do not use AGELESS one by one from a master bag.
 19 Using AGELESS®

Use AGELESS®
Handling of AGELESS® in continuous rolls

Be sure to check before use <How to check for vacuum>

The product is packed in a vacuum packed external packaging Roll form <Cross section>
to prevent permeation by oxygen. By checking the condition
of the vacuum, minute pin-hole created during transport or
handling, as well as damage to the master bag can be
checked.
We will replace AGELESS whose vacuum of the outer bag is
lost when the carton box is unpacked. Contact our distributor.

How to check for vacuum of roll form

・Check that the paper core cap hole in the master bag is Belt form <Cross section>
pressed inward.
・Pull out the master bag that is pressed inward within the pa-
per core cap hole and check that it returns to normal when re-
leased (even if it returns slowly it is correct).

How to check for vacuum of belt form

・Check that the master bag is bumpy along the belt upper
surface.
・Contact us if a vacuum cannot be determined using this
method.

How to use AGELESS®

Discard one each of the first and the last piece of AGELESS in
continuous rolls without using because labels and tapes are
affixed.

Water dependent type

Belt form
AGELESS® in belt form (FX-B type)
Totally cut open one side of the master bag before use. See
page 8 for handling time to open Air. Return remaining AGE-
LESS after use to the original master bag, expel air as much as
possible, and hermetically seal the master bag by heat sealing
or by the use of AGELESS clip.

AGELESS® in continuous roll form (FX-LR)

Totally cut open one side of the master bag before use. See
page 8 for handling time to open Air. Return remaining AGE-
LESS after use to the original master bag, expel air as much as
possible, and hermetically seal the master bag by heat sealing
or by the use of AGELESS clip.
 Using AGELESS® 20

Self-reacting type
Roll form (1) (ZP-R, ZPT-R, Z-PTR, Z-PKR, SA-R, GLS-R, GE-R)
Use these products at a rate of 1,000 sachets per hour.
Calculate total working time using the following formula including 30
minutes for setting etc.

Roll form
(Number of sachets in the roll/ 1,000) hours + 0.5 hours or less
(Example: In the case of 3,000 sachets rolled, total working time is 3.5 hours)
If you stop the production, longer than 1 hour, put AGELESS in a master bag.

Roll form (2) (Z-PR, E-R type)

Be sure to dispose of the first sachet and the last sachet of each roll, not
using them, due to the properties of the roll product.
Also, be sure to dispose of the first sachet when resuming the use of an
opened roll.
Calculate total working time using the following formula.
(Note: On the roll types of Z-PK, size 20 and 30 types are indicated as Z-PR)

・A roll containing 6,000 sachets or more

(Number of sachets in the roll/ 1,000) hours + 0.5 hours or less
・A roll containing less than 6,000 sachets
6 hours or less

How to keep opened rolls

・Vacuum-pack the remaining roll with a vacuum cleaner or otherwise <How to keep a remaining roll form>
to keep it.

Method of vacuum-packing
・Seal one side of a bag with a heat sealer, and vacuum the bag by putting
the cleaner nozzle (cleaning nozzle) into the bag from the open end,
and seal the open end quickly after removing the nozzle.
・Be careful not to make wrinkles at the sealed ends of the bag.
・If sealing with a heat sealer is difficult, AGELESS Clip may be used for
sealing, as shown on the right. Sealing will be insufficient if the clip is
loose. In such case, use a new clip.
・In either case, check the vacuum condition when resuming the use of
the roll in the bag.
・When keeping the roll form (2) (Z-PR, E-R) for 24 hours or more, put in a
self-reacting type AGELESS comparable to SA-500 or above, and then
vacuum-pack it for keeping.
・When a small amount of sachets of a roll type product remains near the
roll core, remove them from the core and vacuum-pack them for keeping.
・Roll keeping bag No. 2 may also be available. 
 See p. 29.
 21 Usage Precautions

AGELESS® Usage Precautions

Warning

AGELESS® suppresses growth of microorganisms

AGELESS effectively suppresses the growth of molds and other aerobic microorganisms. However, it does not
suppress obligatory anaerobes, microaerophiles, facultative anaerobes and yeast. Before using AGELESS in
food packages that are susceptible to these microorganisms, it is necessary to conduct tests under the actual
packing and distribution conditions. Combined use of AGELESS with refrigeration and other food preserving
methods is recommended. (Note that the growth of mold cannot be fully prevented by AGELESS under certain
packaging conditions.)
*Note that the growth of mold cannot be fully prevented by AGELESS under certain packaging conditions.

Precautions for AGELESS®

Further precautions
Be sure to read the AGELESS Users’ Manual before using any of the AGELESS products. Most AGELESS has water,
oil, alcohol and acid resistance, but these resistances are limited. It is recommended that every user conduct AGE-
LESS tests under actual usage conditions to verify its effectiveness.
*AGELESS is an odorless material that is not meant to be eaten. Unlike most food preservatives, AGELESS is not mixed into food.

Rust formation when iron-based AGELESS® is used

In the case of acidic products or products with alcohol or a pH adjuster, etc., rust may be generated from AGE-
LESS sachet. Before use, please test your products with AGELESS under actual production condition and be sure
to confirm rust generation. In addition, rust may be generated when AGELESS is placed under excess air (capacity
shortage, when low barrier performance packing material is used, pinholes, seal defect, etc.).

H Heat generation
Upon opening a food package containing AGELESS, the rapid oxidation of AGELESS may generate heat. However,
the amount of heat generated is moderate, insufficient to cause ignition or generally insufficient to cause burns.
The temperature and the amount of heat generated and the time following exposure to the air required for heat
generation depend upon the type of AGELESS and the conditions of packaging.

Use in Microwave Ovens

Remove AGELESS when heating any food package containing AGELESS. If AGELESS is microwaved, it might spark,
scorch the package, and, on rare occasions, ignite. If AGELESS is likely to be microwaved with food, it is necessary
to include precautions to prevent heating of AGELESS.

Discoloration of food with AGELESS®

AGELESS inserted in packages of raw meat, redfish meat, processed squid, and Chinese noodles may discolor
such food items. Conduct tests before using AGELESS under actual packaging conditions. For persistent discolor-
ation problems, contact our sales representative.
 Usage Precautions 22

Safety of AGELESS®
Products: AGELESS®, AGELESS-EYE®
The main constituents of oxygen absorber AGELESS include iron powder and vitamin C, while the main constit-
uents of oxygen indicator AGELESS-EYE include inorganic salts and colorants. These constituents have been
confirmed to be safe in acute toxicity tests by official institutions such as Springborn Institute of Bioresearch
Inc., United States Testing Company and Japan Food Research Laboratories. (LD50 Value of the contents of
AGELESS is safer than salt)
The packing materials used in AGELESS and AGELESS-EYE have passed the standard regulations for food con-
tainers, plates and packing set out by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare Notice 370 issued in 1959
and Notice 20 issued in 1982 as a material that may come in direct contact with foodstuff.
In addition, some packaging materials meet CFR-21 regulation.
* If you need specific safety test data, please contact us.

Some types of AGELESS comply with FDA and EU-Directive.

For more information, please ask our sales offices.

First aid measures Disposal considerations

What if the powder in AGELESS comes After use, discard AGELESS through ordinary disposal methods, with no
into contact with my eyes? special treatment required. The packaging material of AGELESS is made
Rubbing you eyes may cause scarring. Wash with plenty of water from plastic film that includes paper. The product should be disposed of
and seek medical attention. in accordance with the municipal regulations.

What if a sachet of AGELESS (AGELESS-EYE) is

swallowed whole? Storage considerations
It may damage the esophagus or digestive organs.
Take care not to expose the carton box to water and not to break the
Seek medical attention.
master bag. Avoid handling the product roughly. See pp.10 and 17 for
What if the powder in AGELESS comes into the method of keeping the product without impairing quality.
contact with my skin?
Wash the skin well with soapy water or water. Entry data, evaluation results
All the information contained herein is based on the reference materials,
What if the powder in AGELESS accidentally
data and information available as of the date issued. Warnings and cau-
enters my mouth?
tions stated herein are based on the product handling under normal
Rinse your mouth with water.
conditions. If it is handled under special conditions, safety evaluation
In case of fire and measures should be taken anew in accordance with the application
Contents of the product are both combustible and noncombustible. or usage.
Packaging material is combustible.
No particular firefighting measures are suggested for fires involving the product.

Examples of caution statements for AGELESS®

Please refer to the following examples of caution statements for products adopting AGELESS considering the
characteristics and distribution conditions of your product.
According to an FDA opinion, “There would be no objection to inclusion in packages of food of the oxygen-ab-
sorbing sachets…”. They believe “it would be advisable to inform the consumer of the presence of the oxygen-
absorbing sachets by labeling on the outside of the food package…”.

Items Example statements

Statement concerning the ・Oxygen absorber AGELESS® absorbs oxygen in packages and serves to keep the food fresh.
purpose of using AGELESS® ・Oxygen absorber AGELESS® is used to keep the food fresh.
Statement for preventing
accidental ingestion of AGELESS®
・Oxygen absorber AGELESS® contained is not edible.

Statement concerning heat ・When opening the product, oxygen absorber AGELESS® contained therein may become hot but no worries about fire.  Please
generation of AGELESS® dispose as it is.

Statement concerning microwave

oven
・Oxygen absorber AGELESS® contained in the food container must be removed before warming in a microwave oven.

Statement concerning reuse ・Oxygen absorber AGELESS® cannot be reused.

Statement concerning disposal ・The packaging material of AGELESS® is made from plastic film that includes paper.
The product should be disposed of in accordance with the municipal regulations.

AGELESS® is the registered trademark of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.

Please indicate “Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.” and “oxygen absorber” together with AGELESS®, without indicating AGELESS® only.
 23 Usage Precautions

Microorganisms

Microorganism growth inhibition by AGELESS®

The oxygen absorber AGELESS inhibits the growth of molds and other aerobic microorganisms, but does not
inhibit the growth of obligate anaerobes, microaerophiles, facultative anaerobes, or yeasts. The use of AGELESS
with food products that are preferable to these microorganisms is carried out at your own risk; it is recom-
mended that you conduct tests under actual packaging and distribution conditions, and design a method ap-
propriate to your application, such as combined use with other food preserving methods (e.g., refrigeration).
(Note that the growth of some kinds of mold cannot be fully prevented by AGELESS under certain packaging
conditions: (see the following data.)

Microorganisms are closely associated with the decomposition and denaturalation of food.
Therefore, when using AGELESS as a method of prevention, it is necessary to be aware of the various kinds of
microorganisms, their growth conditions and other characteristics, and the methods for suppressing their
growth. Measures must also be in place to prevent fermentation and spoilage.

Kinds of Microorganisms and the effect of AGELESS®

Comfortable
Effects of
Kinds of microorganism Common Food poisoning Characteristics suitable Aw
microorganisms microorganisms AGELESS
range for growth
Aspergillus
Mold Aflatoxin-producing molds
Aerobic Penicillium Unable to grow in anaerobic AGELESS markedly
0.80 or more
microorganisms Aerobic Many Bacillus conditions inhibits growth
bacteria Pseudomonas
Grows well in aerobic conditions, AGELESS cannot
Bread yeast
Common yeasts but able to grow in low oxygen 0.80 or more sufficiently inhibit
Alcohol yeast
concentrations as well growth
Staphylococcus aureus Grows well in aerobic conditions,
Facultative anaerobes E. coli Vibrio parahoemolyticus but able to grow in anaerobic
Pathogenic E. coli (e.g., O157) conditions as well
AGELESS cannot
Most of lactic acid Grows best in low oxygen 0.90 or more
Microaerophiles Campylobacter inhibit growth
bacteria concentrations
Clostridium botulinum
Obligate anaerobes Bifidobacterium Grows in anaerobic conditions
Clostridium perfringens

“Food poisoning microorganisms” are such microorganisms that directly cause adverse effects on the human body. However, other microor-
ganisms, such as some molds, cause adverse effects on the human body through the production of toxins. “Common microorganism” do not
directly cause adverse effects on the human body, but promote food decomposition. Inhibition of microorganisms, including the growth of
common microorganisms, is important to maintain the freshness of food.

Microorganism growth conditions and preventing method

Microorganism growth conditions
Means for preventing fermentation and putrefaction
In general, for microorganism growth, the following conditions are involved.

Keep the manufacturing environment clean (remove nutrients necessary for microorganism growth).
Microorganisms are unable to grow
・Perform disinfection and sterilization treatment.
unless nutrients exist. Foods are nutrients
Nutrients Disinfect and sterilize material, equipment, apparatus, containers, and wastes by the methods that
themselves, and must be kept in the state
comply with objects so that they do not serve as a source of microorganism growth.
free of contamination by microorganisms.
・Perform anti-pollution treatment on manufacturing facilities, manufacturing workers, air, etc.
Lower the water activity.
Moisture Microorganisms are unable to grow without
(Reduce the ratio of free water which microorganisms could use.)
content (water moisture (see the relationship between the
・Increase salt concentration and sugar content.
activity) kind of microorganisms and AGELESS).
・Lower moisture content.
Growth of microorganisms is active where Adjust pH.
pH
pH is around 7.0 (neutral). Lowering pH (acidic) or increasing pH (alkaline) makes microorganism difficult to grow.

Microorganisms, in general, grow actively Heat-treat.

at 20 to 30°C.Excessively high temperature
Temperature
or low temperature kills microorganisms
and makes it difficult to grow. Store or distribute products refrigerated or frozen.

In order to prevent fermentation and putrefaction, identify whether the fermentation or putrefaction is caused by primary contamination aris-
ing from materials, etc., secondary contamination by settle plate bacteria, adherent bacteria, etc., or by food properties, and then, take actions.
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Precautions to be observed when using AGELESS®

The following precautions are necessary to prevent microorganism growth when AGELESS is used for food with
a water activity of 0.80 or higher.
(1) The expiration date of the food should be decided by tests using the actual packaging, in order to verify the
effectiveness of AGELESS. Please set an expiration date with an appropriate margin, considering an expira-
tion date obtained without the use of AGELESS as a reference.
(2) In production of high-moisture foods, with a water activity of 0.90 or higher, it is important to prevent mi-
croorganisms from starting the growth process. Maintain a clean production environment.
(3) For food that is stored and distributed at low temperatures, continue to use the same storage and distribu-
tion conditions when used with AGELESS.
(4) If food ingredients are changed, and particularly if water activity has increased, a new set of confirmation
tests using AGELESS must be performed. Storage and distribution methods must be reevaluated as well.
(5) If mold (particularly colored spots of mold) has appeared despite the use of AGELESS and the absence of
pinholes, reevaluate the gas barrier properties of the packaging material.

Sanitary control of food-production processing

The following sanitary controls must be practiced during the food-production process, regardless of the use of
AGELESS.
(1) When resuming the use of production facilities and equipment idled for an extended period, perform a
thorough cleaning and disinfection.
(2) Do not open the windows of food production and packaging rooms, even if the room temperature is high.
(3) Vigilance is required in spite of heat-processing, as some microorganisms are highly resistant to high-tem-
perature conditions. Ensure that heat-treatment has been properly carried out.
(4) If food becomes spoiled or fermented despite having undergone heat-processing, examine the heat resis-
tance of the causative microorganisms. If the causative microorganisms show resistance, determine whether
the ingredients are contaminated with those microorganisms and take any necessary steps. For microorgan-
isms that do not show resistance, improve the sanitation of the cooling and packaging processes performed
following heating processes.
(5) High-moisture ingredients should be used within one day and not saved for the following day. If the ingre-
dients must be saved, store them in a refrigerated or frozen state.

Prevention of botulism Figure 1

・No contamination of C.botulinum to ingredients during production and distribution.
Food poisoning caused by C.botulinum ・Storage and distribution temperatures of 3°C or lower, at which temperatures the bacte-
bacteria is highly lethal and must be pre- ria cannot propagate.
vented at all costs. Generally, botulism ・Heat-disinfection with temperatures of 100°C at the food core for at least 6 hours or at
can be prevented by fulfilling one of the 120°C for at least 4 minutes.
conditions given in Figure 1. Maintain ・Food characteristics that do not permit growth of C.botulinum: set uniform conditions of
strict control of sanitation to guard water activity of 0.92 or lower (salt concentration ≤ 12%, sugar concentration ≤ 55%) and
pH of 4.5 or lower or 9.1 or higher.
against unforeseen circumstances.
・Detoxification of toxins produced by C.botulinum by heating the core of food to 80°C for
at least 20 minutes or to 100°C for at least 2 to 3 minutes.
・To develop procedure for avoiding C.botulinum, please contact your own commercial or
industrial association, or local health service for specific procedures and applicability to
any particular product.

With respect to measures against Clostridium botulinum poisoning, in 2003, Ministry of Health, Labor and Wel-
fare stipulated the following guidelines: “Container packed foods whose pH exceeds 4.6 and at the same
time, whose water activity exceeds 0.94 shall be sterilized by heating by performing autoclaved steril-
ization for 4 minutes at the temperature at cores of 120°C or by a method that has effect equivalent to
or higher than this, or shall be stored at temperature not higher than 10°C.” When AGELESS is applied to
foods that fall under this category, adequate attention must be exercised.

If you have any questions about the effects of AGELESS®, do not hesitate to contact
your AGELESS® distributor or sales office.
 25 Usage Precautions

AGELESS® Q&A
Q 1 Can AGELESS® be used in the frozen condition?
In the case of the freezing temperature of -25°C or lower, any type of AGELESS can be used. In this regard, how-
A. ever, the oxygen absorbing speed becomes extremely slow.
For example, at -20°C, it takes 3 to 4 weeks before the oxygen free condition is reached. Use AGELESS SS Type
to bring the oxygen free condition in a short period (3 to 5 days) under the frozen condition up to -20°C.
In the case of other types, there is a method of keeping AGELESS at room temperature or refrigerated in half a
day after being enclosed, and freezing thereafter.
In general, under freezing, the oxygen absorbing speed of AGELESS becomes slow but when the temperature
returns to room temperature, the oxygen absorbing speed returns to the original speed.

Q 2 Can AGELESS® be used with vacuum packages?

Since the amount of air is already decreased in a vacuum package, a smaller size AGELESS can be selected.
A.
However, in the case of a strong vacuum ratio, place AGELESS into a free air-flow stream, with some distance
between the product and the packaging film.

Q 3 Can AGELESS® be used with gas flushed packaging?

AGELESS can be used with the nitrogen gas flushing system. However, this combination will result in a slow rate
A.
of oxygen absorption due to the low initial oxygen concentration; therefore, select a larger size of AGELESS to
compensate for the delay in oxygen absorption. In addition, gas flushing will tend to result in an imbalanced re-
placement rate; therefore, when using AGELESS with gas flushing, please use a size of AGELESS larger than the
calculated size. Carbon dioxide gas replacement and mixed carbon dioxide-nitrogen gas replacement are not
recommended for use with AGELESS, as carbon dioxide will inhibit the oxygen absorption of AGELESS.

Q 4 Can AGELESS® be used in combination with a desiccant?

A. Yes, it can. Use AGELESS Z-PK type (ZP type for large-size containers) which is powerful in the dry condition. In
this regard, however, contact of AGELESS with a desiccant may degrade AGELESS performance. Insert AGELESS
with care to avoid contacting.
In addition, use packaging material with high gas barrier capabilities.

Q 5 Can AGELESS® be used with high-temperature sterilization methods?

If AGELESS is used with high-moisture products in boiling or retort sterilization the AGELESS sachet may rupture,
A. depending on the food characteristics, packaging form, and heating conditions, please make a test with the ac-
tual packaging material to judge the applicability of use.

Q 6 Will the deoxygenation rate be affected by the location in which AGELESS® is placed in the packaging?
Yes. Generally, AGELESS will eliminate oxygen more quickly when placed directly on the product. Even with
A. self-reacting AGELESS types, deoxygenation will take longer when placed under the food tray than if placed on
the product; therefore, application tests should be conducted with AGELESS placed at the chosen location un-
der actual conditions.

I use only a small quantity of AGELESS® at a time. Will opening and closing the master bag affect
Q 7 the performance of AGELESS?
Repeated opening and closing of the master bag is not desirable, as it will cause the AGELESS to repeatedly come
A. into contact with air. We recommend that you divide the AGELESS into small quantities and place these in bags
constructed from a high gas barrier material so as to reduce the frequency of contact between AGELESS and the
atmosphere.

Q 8 We use AGELESS® for seasonal products. Can we use leftover AGELESS® for the next season?
The guarantee period of AGELESS is 6 months after the shipment.
A. This principle applies only to AGELESS kept in unopened outer bags (see page 17).
 Usage Precautions 26

Q 9 Is AGELESS® safe even if AGELESS® is accidentally ingested?

AGELESS and AGELESS-EYE are not foods and are inedible, but the main components of AGELESS include iron
A. powder, vitamin C, inorganic salts, colorants, and the like, and its safety is identified by the acute toxicity test
conducted by public institutions.
When the powder, content of AGELESS, is accidentally eaten or cooked together with foods and eaten, no particu-
lar treatment is required if no particular abnormal symptoms develop. If any abnormal symptoms develop, get
medical attention. This same principle applies to AGELESS-EYE, too. If a small sachet of AGELESS or AGELESS-EYE is
swallowed in whole, the sachet may hurt the esophagus or digestive organs. Get medical attention (see page 22).

Q 10 Sometimes AGELESS® heats up during production packaging; is this normal?

If the master bag containing a self-reacting type of AGELESS is left open, or if the individual sachets are taken one
A. by one from the master bag, heat generated from the reactions of AGELESS may accumulate in the bag, causing
the bag to feel hot. Always spread out the sachets on a tray to avoid decreased performance. The roll and belt
types may become hot during use, but this will not affect performance as long as they are used within the speci-
fied handling time.

Q 11 We had no problems in winter, but food spoilage occurred sooner when it became warmer.
In winter, the air temperature is low and the air is dry; consequently, the ability of microorganisms to propagate is
A. reduced. The amount of microorganisms in the production environment and the initial number of viable bacteria
are reduced, and microorganism growth during storage is suppressed; thus, food can be stored efficiently. Howev-
er, when the weather is warm, microorganisms such as yeast and facultative anaerobes, which can grow in anaero-
bic conditions, will grow rapidly and may cause earlier food spoilage.
Generally, when AGELESS is used with food susceptible to the growth of mold and food spoilage, storage testing
in winter alone is not sufficient. Please conduct storage testing of the actual packaging material again during sea-
sons with higher air temperatures, reevaluate the type and size of AGELESS used, and set the expire date accord-
ingly. Please note that AGELESS and other oxygen absorbers conduct are not effective in preventing spoilage due
to anaerobic microorganisms. You should always carefully test your product to determine whether you have a
problem with these organisms or not.

When AGELESS® is used, products seem to be dried.

Q 12 Is this because AGELESS® absorbs the moisture content of foods?
AGELESS is not a desiccant. Self-reacting AGELESS contains the moisture in itself and does not absorb the product
A. moisture content. Water-dependent AGELESS utilizes the moisture content in the atmosphere for reactions but
not to an extent that may affect the food composition.

AGELESS® of an appropriate size results in excessive shrinkage of the product.

Q 13 Is it possible to reduce the size of AGELESS®?
Even if the size of AGELESS is reduced, the amount of oxygen in air which AGELESS absorbs does not change. AGE-
A. LESS is designed to exhibit its effect by keeping the container inside in the deoxidized state within an appropriate
time. Using AGELESS of a size smaller than the appropriate size may delay the time for reaching the deoxidized
state or causes oxygen to remain in containers and prevents AGELESS from exhibiting its intended performance
successfully. For measures against product shrinkage, use a little bit larger bag, seal the bag with care to leave a
slightly larger amount of air in the bag, or use gas purge packaging in combination.

Q 14 The AGELESS® packed food bag gradually swells within the sell-by date.
This may be attributed to carbon dioxide generated by food fermentation. Fermentation occurs by yeasts that can
A. proliferate even under the deoxidized conditions and cannot be prevented by AGELESS (see page 23).

Q 15 Can AGELESS® be used for liquid products?

Liquid in an oxygen-permeable container can be stored with AGELESS in the oxygen-bar-
A. rier outer package. Even dissolved oxygen can be absorbed by AGELESS through the
container material after a while.
Note: AGELESS is not designed to be in direct contact with liquid.
 27 Usage Precautions

List of terms

The meanings of some terms used in this instruction manual are as follows.
When using AGELESS for an acid product, choose a type with acid resistance. Be sure to conduct a packing test since acid resis-
Acid resistance
tance is limited.

AGELESS Pack Packaging of the application the inside of which is kept in the state of oxygen free using AGELESS.

Standard number of days needed to attain the condition of oxygen free. Standard number of days needed to absorb the amount
of oxygen absorption indicated in size under determined conditions.
Deoxygenation time [Size 100 = the number of days needed to absorb 100 ml of oxygen]
In actual packaging, the figure varies according to conditions such as the position of inserting AGELESS and the application of
packaging.

Standard time for which the product can be left exposed to the air after the master bag of AGELESS is opened.
Handling time Handling time varies between loose form sachets and roll form or according to types of AGELESS.
See p.8 for details.

Loose form AGELESS separated into individual sachets, which can be used manually as they are.

A sealed bag containing unused AGELESS.

Master bag Material that has a high gas-barrier property or is unlikely to cause a pinhole is selected in order to keep quality. Master bag can
also be used when keeping partially used AGELESS.

Material with a high gas- Material that hardly allows oxygen or steam to pass through, such as film.
barrier property Film of polyethylene or polypropylene is not available for free oxygen packaging since they easily allow oxygen to pass through.

Amount of oxygen indicated by size. Oxygen absorber AGELESS is capable of absorbing the amount of oxygen thus indicated in a
O2 absorption capacity
set number of days.

A condition of maintaining an oxygen concentration of 0.1% or less due to the absorption of oxygen in the package by oxygen
Oxygen free condition absorber AGELESS. This is realized through continuous absorption by AGELESS of even a small amount of oxygen penetrating
through packaging material.

Packing test A test of the applications packaged with AGELESS Pack in the condition of actual distribution.

AGELESS for automatic inserters. There are roll type “R”, in which sachets are rolled around a paper tube, and belt type “B”, in which
Roll form
sachets are folded.

A number indicating O2 absorption capacity under determined conditions with ml, which serves a standard for choosing AGELESS
with appropriate O2 absorption capacity based on the amount of oxygen in the package.
Size of AGELESS For example, if 500 ml of air is contained in a package, the amount of oxygen included therein is about 100 ml, so AGELESS of size
100 will be chosen. In the case of nitrogen gas replacement packaging, the replacement rate is taken into consideration.
Note that the size of E-type and C-type represents the amount of carbon dioxide gas absorption.

Moisture in food consists of “absorbed water,” which is combined with food constituents and “free water,” which is not combined
and available for microorganisms. Water activity is a standard indicating the content of free water. The higher water activity, the
more likely microorganisms are to grow, so that the keeping quality of food deteriorates.
Water activity is indicated in a figure between 0 and 1, e.g., water activity of food not containing moisture is 0 and pure water is 1.
Water Activity (AW) Correlation between water activity and moisture content is strong, but the water activities of foods with the same moisture con-
tent vary according to the content of salt or saccharide. Particularly, addition of salt is effective in lowering water activity. For ex-
ample, when the water activity of a certain food is Aw, and the (equilibrium) relative humidity in the space where the food is
sealed is RH (%), Aw = RH / 100.
Water activity also serves a significant number in selecting a type of AGELESS.

Water activity of product to

The scope of the water activities that serve a standard in selecting a type of AGELESS.
be applied (AW)

Water resistance / When using AGELESS in direct contact with a high moisture / oil product, choose a type with water / oil resistance. Be sure to con-
Oil resistance duct a packing test since water / oil resistance is limited.
 Usage Precautions 28

What is Water activity (AW)

Water Activity (AW) is the ratio water vapor pressure (p) generated by the product itself, to the maximum vapor pressure (Po) at a given
temperature. lt is also shown by the balanced relative humidity (RH%) generated by moisture transpired from the product when it is
packed in a closed container.

P RH(%)
AW= =
Po 100

Rice cakes/Dumplings
Raw noodles
Bread crumbs
Pizza crust
Steamed buns
Pancakes
Tortilla
Waffles
Bread
Castella (Japanese sponge cake)
Baked buns
Semi-dry noodles
Reference chart of Seasoned fish
water activity Swiss roll
Salami
Fermented soybeans
Baumkuchen
Soybean paste
Beef jerky/Delicacies
Rice/Coarse cereal
Dried fish/Fish flour/Flaked dried bonito
Spices
Herbal medicine
Rice biscuit
Laver (seaweed)
Butter peanuts
Tea
Coffee
Dried vegetables

Water Activity (AW) 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0

Bacteria

Food stability Oxidation of fats and oils Growth of yeast

Growth of mold

Z-PK FX

ZP
Type of AGELESS®
to be applied
GLS

SA
 29 Peripherals

AGELESS® Peripherals
For the more versatile use of AGELESS® products
(The product is excluded from the ISO9001 quality control/assurance systems, because they are not manufactured by MGC.)

AGELESS® automatic insertion machine AGELESS® automatic adhesive machine

When connected to an automatic packing machine, The machine affixes double-coated adhesive tape to
pieces of AGELESS are cut from a roll and inserted one at AGELESS both packed in continuous rolls. The machine
a time. Its compact design means it can be installed and cuts the AGELESS and tape one by one in linkage with a
connected to existing packing machines. packaging machine and fixes AGELESS to the inner sur-
face of packaging film or top film of trays. There is also
adhesive system using hot melt agent. The machine can
prevent AGELESS from being accidentally ingested.

AGELESS® roll keeping bag No. 2 AGELESS® seal check

This bag is used to store the remaining AGELESS roll.

With a zip seal, a vacuum cleaner can be used to re- Check seal failure and pinholes.
move air easily. One-touch spray type.
Applications of AGELESS®
Confectionar y & Baker y Goods,
Pizza, Pizza Crust, Nuts and Grains,
Sto r age Fo o ds (e x . Fre e ze D r y
Product), Smoke and processed meat
(Ham, Salami), Cheese, Coffee & Tea,
Pharmaceutical / medical products,
Supplement ...etc
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TEL: +81-(0)3-3283-4842
FAX: +81-(0)3-3287-1785
email: AGELESS@mgc.co.jp
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The information contained herein is general and should not take the place of the users’
own application tests. Recommendations are made without guarantee, and we must nec-
essarily disclaim all liability with respect to the use of AGELESS®, supplied by MITSUBISHI
GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. since the conditions of use are beyond our control.
It is recommended that users of AGELESS® should carry out application tests with actual
materials and equipment in typical operational circumstances.
It is advisable, according to the FDA, to inform the consumer of the presence of the
oxygen-absorbing sachets by labeling on the outside of the food package so that the
consumer does not mistake AGELESS® as a food or as an ingredient. 2011.05