PROCESS FOR RECYCLING POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE USING A SELECTED FEEDSTOCK

Abstract: one aspect is a method for producing a first intermediate product. a feedstock is provided that comprises a first polyester. the first polyester in the feedstock is in the form of a plurality of fragments. the feedstock is contacted with a first amount of a first organic compound in a volume section vto obtain a first initial mixture. the first amount is in the form of a liquid. the first polyester is contacted with a further organic compound in a volume section v, to obtain a further initial mixture. a weight average molar mass of the first polyester is reduced in the volume section v, to obtain a first intermediate mixture. the first intermediate mixture comprises

Inventor(s): Suresh L. MAKHIJA, Dhanvant YEOLA, Christian NEUMANN

CPC Classification: C08J11/18 (by treatment with organic material)

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