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Process for the continuous degradation of plastics

US4051212A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 29, 1975
Grant dateSep 27, 1977
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Expiry dateAug 29, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/916
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The instant invention relates to a continuous process for the hydrolytic degradation of plastics wherein a hydrolyzable material is introduced with water into a screw machine, and is subjected therein to a temperature of 100 to 300.degree. C, and a pressure of 5 to 100 bars for 2 to 100 minutes. The invention also relates to an apparatus useful in conducting the process.

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