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Method and apparatus for removing additives from thermoplastic resin composition

US7435772B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2007
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/92
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a treatment method of efficiently separating an additive component from a resin component for the purpose of treating and recycling a thermoplastic resin composition containing an additive. The treatment method includes heating and agitating the thermoplastic resin composition containing the additive together with a solvent for dissolving at least part of the additive at a temperature ranging from the glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic resin to the boiling point of the solvent inclusive, and separating and recovering the solvent in a liquid state in which at least part of the additive is dissolved, so that at least part of the additive is separated and removed from the thermoplastic resin composition.

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