Abstract

The invention relates to a method for preparing BHET by depolymerising a plastics feedstock comprising PET and polymers other than PET, which method comprises: a) depolymerising the PET, in the presence of a diol, with a weight ratio between the amount of diol and the amount of PET contained in the feedstock between 0.3 and 8.0, the step a) comprising a reaction phase carried out at a temperature between 150 and 300°C and being carried out in a liquid reaction medium; b) dissolving the polymer other than PET, comprising mixing a solvent that is immiscible with the liquid reaction medium of step a), thus making it possible to solubilise the polymer other than PET; and b') separating the immiscible solvent resulting from step b) from the liquid reaction medium; the steps b) and b') being carried out independently during or after the depolymerisation step a), the method producing a purified effluent comprising BHET.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups
• C07C 67/03 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by reacting an ester group with a hydroxy group
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters

Abstract

[Problem] To provide: an activated sludge-based decomposition treatment method for a substance to be treated that contains at least one from among phthalic acids and esters thereof and oligomers of the preceding; a wastewater treatment device; and an activated sludge. [Solution] An activated sludge-based decomposition treatment method is provided according to one embodiment of the present invention. This decomposition treatment method comprises: a first step for preparing an activated sludge in a wastewater treatment device that treats wastewater generated in a process of lowering the molecular weight of an aromatic polyester; and a second step for decomposing the substance to be treated in a mixed liquid obtained by mixing the activated sludge and a liquid to be treated containing a substance to be treated that contains at least one from among phthalic acids and esters thereof and oligomers of the preceding. Potassium ion is added to the activated sludge in the second step.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 3/12 - Activated sludge processes
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for purifying a phthalic ester feedstock, comprising: a) a step of adsorption by bringing the phthalic ester feedstock into contact with at least one adsorbent of at least one fixed bed, the at least one adsorbent being a fresh adsorbent or a regenerated adsorbent, at a temperature of between 60 and 150°C; then b) a step of regeneration that comprises bringing a regeneration fluid into contact with the at least one adsorbent contained in the fixed bed or at least one of the fixed beds, at a temperature of between 90 and 450°C, in order to obtain a regenerated adsorbent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 67/56 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by solid-liquid treatmentSeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by chemisorption
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters
• B01D 15/18 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to flow patterns
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups

Abstract

The invention relates to a composition predominantly comprising BHET and exhibiting a nitrogen content of less than or equal to 10 ppm by weight, the nitrogen content being determined according to a chemiluminescence method, with a stream of ozone at 35 cm3/min, after oxidative combustion of a sample in liquid form, prepared by diluting the composition in tetrahydrofuran, at a temperature of 1050-1100° C. and in the presence of an oxidizing mixture composed of oxygen and helium, and using a calibration curve made using a standard of diphenylamine diluted in toluene.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/183 - Terephthalic acids
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the production of a polyester, comprising: a) a stage of esterification of a mixture comprising a monomer A of formula 1 and a monomer B of formula 2 or a monomer A of formula 1, a monomer B of formula 2 and isophthalic acid, The present invention relates to a process for the production of a polyester, comprising: a) a stage of esterification of a mixture comprising a monomer A of formula 1 and a monomer B of formula 2 or a monomer A of formula 1, a monomer B of formula 2 and isophthalic acid, in which R1 is chosen from the group consisting of: —(CH2)n—, with n an integer of between 2 and 4, —(CH2—CHR2)—, with R2 chosen from linear or branched alkyl groups comprising between 1 and 6 carbon atoms (C1-C6) and a phenyl group, then b) a stage of polycondensation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/80 - Solid-state polycondensation
• C08G 63/183 - Terephthalic acids
• C08G 63/685 - Polyesters containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen containing nitrogen
• C08G 63/85 - Germanium, tin, lead, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, or compounds thereof

Abstract

A method for producing a decolorized polyester according to the present invention includes: a step of preparing a polyester colored with a colorant, and a decolorizing agent containing a glycol ether-type compound having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of 160° C. or higher; and a step of removing the colorant, by bringing the decolorizing agent into contact at least once with the colored polyester while heating the decolorizing agent to a temperature equal to or lower than a melting point of the polyester, to thereby obtain the decolorized polyester.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/90 - PurificationDrying
• C08J 11/06 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for depolymerising a polyester feedstock comprising PET. The method comprises a step a) of conditioning the polyester feedstock, a depolymerisation step b) which implements a plurality of reaction sections (A) (B) (N), a step (c) of separating the diol, a step (d) of separating a heavy impurity effluent and, optionally, a bleaching step (f) followed by a crystallisation step (g). The heavy impurity effluent undergoes a separation step (e) in order to produce two fractions: a first fraction of which at least 70 wt% is sent to the second reactor (B) and a second fraction which is at least partially removed from the process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for purifying a crude diester monomer feedstock comprising: a) a step of mixing the crude diester monomer feedstock with an aqueous solvent, at a temperature of between 60° C. and 150° C., in order to obtain a diester monomer aqueous mixture, the amount of aqueous solvent introduced being adjusted so that the crude diester monomer feedstock represents between 20% and 90% of the total weight of the diester monomer aqueous mixture; b) a step of adsorbing the diester monomer aqueous mixture, at a temperature of between 60° C. and 150° C. and a pressure of between 0.1 and 1.0 MPa, in order to obtain a purified monomer effluent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 67/56 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by solid-liquid treatmentSeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by chemisorption
• B01D 9/00 - Crystallisation
• B01D 15/08 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography
• B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes

Abstract

The invention provides a microorganism that can degrade aromatic polyester or a degradation product thereof and a method for degrading aromatic polyester or a degradation product thereof with the use of such microorganism. The microorganism is a bacterial strain that degrades aromatic polyester or a degradation product such as the strain No. 2a (Accession Number: NITE BP-03483); the strain No. 7a (Accession Number: NITE BP-03484); or the strain No. 8d (Accession Number: NITE BP-03485).

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
• C02F 3/10 - PackingsFillingsGrids
• C02F 3/12 - Activated sludge processes
• C02F 101/34 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
• C02F 103/38 - Polymers
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12R 1/38 - Pseudomonas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for depolymerization of a polyester feedstock comprising PET, comprising: a) a step for conditioning the polyester feedstock, to produce a conditioned feedstock stream; b) a step of depolymerization of the conditioned feedstock stream, at a temperature of between 150 and 300° C., in the presence of diol with a ratio by weight between the diol and the diester in the feedstock of between 0.3 and 8.0, to produce a reaction effluent; c) a step of separation of the diol from the reaction effluent, to produce at least a liquid monomers effluent; d) a step of separation of the liquid monomers effluent into a heavy impurities effluent and a prepurified monomers effluent; and e) a step of purification of the prepurified monomers effluent, comprising a substep e1) of adsorption at a temperature of between 50 and 200° C. and a crystallization substep e2), and producing at least one decolourized purified diester monomer effluent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups
• C07C 67/52 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for depolymerization of a polyester feedstock, comprising: a) conditioning of the feedstock using a means for at least partially melting the feedstock and at least one mixer, which are fed with the feedstock and a diol stream, with a ratio by weight between the diol stream and the feedstock of between 0.01 and 6.00, the volume degree of dilution with diol in each mixer being between 3% and 70%; b) depolymerization of the polyester feedstock at 150-300° C., the ratio by weight between the diol and the diester in step b) being adjusted between 0.3 and 8.0; c) optionally, the separation of the diol, at a temperature of between 60 and 250° C. and a pressure lower than that of step b).

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups
• C07C 67/03 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by reacting an ester group with a hydroxy group

Goods & Services

Clothing; children's wear; jogging pants; sweat pants; sport shirts; underwear [underclothing]; camisoles; shirts; drawers and underpants; slips; panties, shorts and briefs; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; thermal supporters [clothing].

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 67/03 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by reacting an ester group with a hydroxy group
• C07C 67/52 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters

Abstract

The present invention relates to a solid material mainly composed of BHET having a crystal form with a particular X-ray diffraction diagram, a method for the preparation thereof, a composition comprising said material, and the use of said composition for preparing a polyester.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 67/03 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by reacting an ester group with a hydroxy group
• C07C 67/52 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters

Abstract

[Problem] To provide: a method for producing BHET, by which BHET can be produced in a simple manner from PE waste materials; and a method for producing recycled PET using said BHET as a raw material. [Solution] One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for producing BHET. This production method includes: a depolymerization step for mixing PE waste materials, MEG and a depolymerization catalyst, and depolymerizing the PE waste materials to obtain a depolymerization product containing crude BHET; a washing step for cooling the depolymerization product, adding a washing medium that is different from MEG, and transferring at least some impurities other than PE contained in the depolymerization product to the washing medium so as to remove these impurities from the depolymerization product; a concentration step for removing low boiling point components containing at least the washing medium from the washed depolymerization product so as to concentrate the crude BHET; and a recovery step for recovering BHET from the concentrated crude BHET by means of distillation so as to obtain high purity BHET having a higher purity than the crude BHET.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/16 - Dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
• C07C 67/52 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation
• C07C 67/54 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation by distillation
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters
• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups

Goods & Services

Chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyurethanes; chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyesters; chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyester polyols; chemicals for use in the manufacture of unsaturated polyesters; chemicals.

Goods & Services

Chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyurethanes; chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyesters; chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyester polyols; chemicals for use in the manufacture of unsaturated polyesters; chemicals for industrial purposes

Abstract

The invention relates to a composition comprising mainly BHET and having a nitrogen content of less than or equal to 10 ppm by weight, the nitrogen content being determined according to a chemiluminescence method, with an ozone flow at 35 cm3/min, after oxidative combustion of a sample in liquid form, prepared by dilution of the composition in tetrahydrofuran, at a temperature of 1050-1100°C and in the presence of an oxidising mixture composed of oxygen and helium, and using a calibration curve formed using a diphenylamine standard diluted in toluene.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 67/03 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by reacting an ester group with a hydroxy group
• C08G 63/183 - Terephthalic acids
• C08G 63/19 - Hydroxy compounds containing aromatic rings
• C08G 63/78 - Preparation processes
• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for producing a polyester, comprising: a) a step of esterification of a mixture comprising a monomer A of formula (1) and a monomer B of formula (2), or a monomer A of formula (1), a monomer B of formula (2) and isophthalic acid; wherein in formula (1) and formula (2) R122-CHR2)-, where R2 is selected from linear or branched alkyl groups comprising between 1 and 6 carbon atoms (C1 -C6) and a phenyl group, then b) a step of polycondensation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 67/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
• C08G 63/12 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds derived from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds
• C08G 63/181 - Acids containing aromatic rings

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for producing a polyester, comprising: a) a step of esterification of a mixture comprising a monomer A of formula (1) and a monomer B of formula (2), or a monomer A of formula (1), a monomer B of formula (2) and isophthalic acid; wherein in formula (1) and formula (2) R1 is selected from the group consisting of: - (CH2)n-, where n is an integer between 2 and 4, - (CH2-CHR2)-, where R2 is selected from linear or branched alkyl groups comprising between 1 and 6 carbon atoms (C1 -C6) and a phenyl group, then b) a step of polycondensation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/12 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids or from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds derived from polycarboxylic acids and polyhydroxy compounds
• C08G 63/181 - Acids containing aromatic rings
• C08L 67/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds

Abstract

Provided is a microorganism that can decompose aromatic polyester or a breakdown product thereof. Also provided is a method for decomposing aromatic polyester or a breakdown product thereof using said microorganism.　The microorganism that decomposes aromatic polyester or a breakdown product thereof is any one of three strains of microorganisms: Strain No. 2a (accession number NITE BP-03483), Strain No. 7a (accession number NITE BP-03484), or Strain No. 8d (accession number NITE BP-03485).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C02F 3/10 - PackingsFillingsGrids
• C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for depolymerising a polyester filler, comprising: a) conditioning the filler by implementing a means for at least partially melting the filler and at least one mixer, which are supplied by the filler, and a diol stream, with a weight ratio of diol stream to filler of between 0.01 and 6.00, the volumetric dilution level of diol in each mixer being between 3% and 70%; b) depolymerising the polyester filler at 150-300°C, the weight ratio of diol to diester in step b) being adjusted to between 0.3 and 8.0; c) optionally separating the diol at a temperature of between 60 and 250°C and at a lower pressure than that of step b).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 67/48 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters
• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for depolymerising a polyester feedstock containing PET, comprising: a) a step of conditioning the polyester feedstock, to produce a conditioned feedstock stream; b) a step of depolymerising the conditioned feedstock stream, at a temperature of between 150 and 300°C, in the presence of a diol with a weight ratio between the diol and the diester in the feedstock of between 0.3 and 8.0, so as to produce a reaction effluent; c) a step of separating the diol from the reaction effluent, so as to produce at least one liquid monomer effluent; d) a step of separating the liquid monomer effluent into a heavy impurity effluent and a pre-purified monomer effluent; and e) a step of purifying the pre-purified monomer effluent, comprising an adsorption sub-step e1) carried out at a temperature of between 50 and 200°C, and a crystallisation sub-step e2), producing at least one decolourised and purified diester monomer effluent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 67/48 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters
• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for purifying a crude diester monomer feed comprising: a) a step of mixing the crude diester monomer feed with an aqueous solvent, at a temperature between 60 and 150°C, in order to obtain an aqueous mixture of diester monomer, the amount of aqueous solvent injected being adjusted such that the crude diester monomer feed represents between 20 and 90% of the total weight of the aqueous mixture of diester monomer; b) a step of adsorbing the aqueous mixture of diester monomer, at a temperature between 60 and 150°C and a pressure between 0.1 and 1.0 MPa, so as to obtain a purified monomer effluent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 67/03 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by reacting an ester group with a hydroxy group
• C07C 67/52 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation
• C07C 67/56 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by solid-liquid treatmentSeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by chemisorption
• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for depolymerising a polyester feedstock containing PET, comprising: a) a step of conditioning the polyester feedstock, to produce a conditioned feedstock stream; b) a step of depolymerising the conditioned feedstock stream, at a temperature of between 150 and 300°C, in the presence of a diol with a weight ratio between the diol and the diester in the feedstock of between 0.3 and 8.0, so as to produce a reaction effluent; c) a step of separating the diol from the reaction effluent, so as to produce at least one liquid monomer effluent; d) a step of separating the liquid monomer effluent into a heavy impurity effluent and a pre-purified monomer effluent; and e) a step of purifying the pre-purified monomer effluent, comprising an adsorption sub-step e1) carried out at a temperature of between 50 and 200°C, and a crystallisation sub-step e2), producing at least one decolourised and purified diester monomer effluent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups
• C07C 67/48 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for purifying a crude diester monomer feed comprising: a) a step of mixing the crude diester monomer feed with an aqueous solvent, at a temperature between 60 and 150°C, in order to obtain an aqueous mixture of diester monomer, the amount of aqueous solvent injected being adjusted such that the crude diester monomer feed represents between 20 and 90% of the total weight of the aqueous mixture of diester monomer; b) a step of adsorbing the aqueous mixture of diester monomer, at a temperature between 60 and 150°C and a pressure between 0.1 and 1.0 MPa, so as to obtain a purified monomer effluent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 67/03 - Preparation of carboxylic acid esters by reacting an ester group with a hydroxy group
• C07C 67/52 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation
• C07C 67/56 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by solid-liquid treatmentSeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by chemisorption
• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for depolymerising a polyester filler, comprising: a) conditioning the filler by implementing a means for at least partially melting the filler and at least one mixer, which are supplied by the filler, and a diol stream, with a weight ratio of diol stream to filler of between 0.01 and 6.00, the volumetric dilution level of diol in each mixer being between 3% and 70%; b) depolymerising the polyester filler at 150-300°C, the weight ratio of diol to diester in step b) being adjusted to between 0.3 and 8.0; c) optionally separating the diol at a temperature of between 60 and 250°C and at a lower pressure than that of step b).

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/24 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material by treatment with organic oxygen-containing compounds containing hydroxyl groups
• C07C 67/48 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters

Goods & Services

Chemicals; plastics [raw materials]; groundwood pulp or chemical pulps for manufacturing purposes. Babies' diapers of textile. Safety helmets; protective helmets for sports. Chemical fiber, not for textile use; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; chemical fiber yarn and thread, not for textile use; plastic semi-worked products. Window shades; shoe dowels, not of metal; shoe pegs, not of metal; hobnails, not of metal. Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; cloth bags for the storage of futons; cotton batting for futon; knitted cords; sanada-himo [Japanese-style cords]; starched cords; twisted cords; cordage; network; industrial packaging containers of textile; tarpaulins, not for ships; tents, not for camping; sunshades in the nature of awnings, not of metal; tents for mountaineering or camping. Threads and yarns, other than degreased waste threads and yarns. Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; woven textile goods for personal use; dish towels for drying; mosquito nets; bedsheets; futon quilts; quilt covers for futon; futon ticks [unstuffed futon]; pillowcases [pillow slips]; blankets; seat covers of textile; wall hangings of textile; curtains; table cloths, not of paper; draperies [thick drop curtains]; cloth labels. Non-Japanese style outerclothing; coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underwear [underclothing]; swimwear [bathing suits]; swimming caps [bathing caps]; Japanese traditional clothing; aprons [clothing]; neck scarves; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; puttees and gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves [scarfs]; Japanese style socks [tabi]; slipcovers for Japanese style socks [slipcovers for tabi]; gloves and mittens [clothing]; neckties; neckerchieves; bandanas [neckerchiefs]; thermal supporters [clothing]; mufflers [clothing]; ear muffs [clothing]; cowls [clothing]; sedge hats (suge-gasa); nightcaps; headgear for wear; garters; sock suspenders; braces [suspenders] for clothing; waistbands; belts [clothing]; shoes and boots [other than special footwear for sports], excluding tongues or pullstraps for shoes and boots; tongues or pullstraps for shoes and boots; Japanese style wooden clogs [geta]; Japanese style sandals [zori]; masquerade costumes; clothes for sports; special footwear for sports, other than horse-riding boots; horse-riding boots; uniforms; protective members, not of metal, for shoes and boots. Beer; carbonated drinks [refreshing beverages]; fruit juices; extracts of hops for making beer; whey beverages; vegetable juices [beverages]. Retail services or wholesale services for clothing; retail services or wholesale services for footwear, other than special footwear for sports; retail services or wholesale services for bags and pouches; retail services or wholesale services for personal articles. Collection of waste and trash; providing information, technical consultancy or advice relating to collection of waste and trash; advisory and consultancy services relating to collection of waste and trash; consultancy services relating to collection of waste and trash. Treatment or processing of fabric products, cloth or clothing; sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; providing information, technical consultancy or advice relating to sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; advisory and consultancy services relating to sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; consultancy services relating to sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; rental of recycling equipment and reproduction processing equipment for reuse of waste and trash; providing information relating to comprehensive material treatment that does not specify materials. Testing, inspection, surveying, technological research and technological development relating to collection, sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash, or consultancy services therefor; testing, inspection, surveying, technological research and technological development relating to treatment and recycling of comprehensive material that does not specify materials, or consultancy services therefor; testing, inspection, surveying, research and technological development relating to prevention of pollution, or consultancy services therefor; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments, measuring instruments or electronic machines and apparatus, and their parts, for testing, inspection, surveying, research or technological development relating to collection, sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments, measuring instruments or electronic machines and apparatus, and their parts, for testing, inspection, surveying, research or technological development relating to treatment and recycling of comprehensive material that does not specify materials; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments, measuring instruments or electronic machines and apparatus, and their parts, for testing, inspection, surveying, research or technological development relating to prevention of pollution; technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; rental of computers; rental of a memory space in a storage device of a server in communications by computer terminals; computer software design, computer programming, maintenance of computer software; providing online non-downloadable software [application service provider]; creating or maintaining web sites for others; design of Internet home pages and web sites and consultancy relating thereto; design of enterprise and product brands and consultancy relating thereto.

Abstract

A method for producing a decolorized polyester according to the present invention includes: a step of preparing a polyester colored with a colorant, and a decolorizing agent containing a glycol ether-type compound having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of 160° C. or higher; and a step of removing the colorant, by bringing the decolorizing agent into contact at least once with the colored polyester while heating the decolorizing agent to a temperature equal to or lower than a melting point of the polyester, to thereby obtain the decolorized polyester.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 63/90 - PurificationDrying
• C08J 11/06 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions

Goods & Services

Chemicals, namely, Chemicals for use in industry; unprocessed plastics in the nature of raw materials; groundwood pulp or chemical pulps, namely, wood pulp, cellulose pulp, rag pulp and paper pulp for manufacturing purposes Chemical fiber thread and yarn, not for textile use; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; chemical fiber yarn and thread, not for textile use; plastic semi-worked products in the form of films, sheets, tubes, bars, rods, pellets, foils, foams and fibers Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; cloth bags for the storage of futons; industrial packaging containers of textile; tarpaulins, not for ships; tents, not for camping; tents for mountaineering or camping Threads and yarns, other than degreased waste threads and yarns for textile use Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; dish towels for drying; bedsheets; futon quilts; quilt covers for futon; pillowcases in the nature of pillow slips; blankets, namely, cashmere blankets, bed blankets, travelling blankets and picnic blankets; unfitted seat covers of textile; curtains; table cloths, not of paper; cloth labels coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underwear in the nature of underclothing; aprons in the nature of clothing; neck scarves; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; shawls; scarves; gloves and mittens in the nature of clothing; neckties; bandanas in the nature of neckerchiefs; thermal supporters underwear and sock; mufflers in the nature of clothing; ear muffs in the nature of clothing; cowls in the nature of clothing; nightcaps; headwear; shoes and boots other than special footwear for sports, excluding tongues or pullstraps for shoes and boots; uniforms Beer; carbonated non-alcoholic drinks; fruit juices; extracts of hops for making beer; whey beverages; vegetable juices in the nature of beverages Retail store services or wholesale store and ordering services featuring clothing; retail store services or wholesale store and ordering services featuring footwear, other than special footwear for sports; retail store services or wholesale store and ordering services featuring bags and pouches Collection of domestic and industrial waste and trash; providing information, technical consultancy or advice relating to collection of waste and trash; advisory and consultancy services relating to collection of waste and trash; consultancy services relating to collection of waste and trash sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; providing information, technical consultancy or advice relating to sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; advisory and consultancy services relating to sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; consultancy services relating to sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; rental of recycling equipment and reproduction processing equipment for reuse of waste and trash; providing information relating to comprehensive material treatment Testing, inspection, surveying, technological research and technological product development relating to collection, sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash, or consultancy services therefor; testing, inspection, surveying, technological research and technological product development relating to treatment and recycling of comprehensive material, and consultancy services relating thereto; testing, inspection, surveying, research and technological product development relating to prevention of pollution, and consultancy services relating thereto; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments, measuring instruments or electronic machines and apparatus, and their parts, for testing, inspection, surveying, research or technological product development relating to collection, sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments, measuring instruments or electronic machines and apparatus, and their parts, for testing, inspection, surveying, research or technological product development relating to treatment and recycling of comprehensive material; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments, measuring instruments or electronic machines and apparatus, and their parts, for testing, inspection, surveying, research or technological product development relating to prevention of pollution; technological advisory services relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; rental of a memory space in a storage device of a server in communications by computer terminals; computer software design, computer programming, maintenance of computer software

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a method for producing high-purity bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET), by which high-purity BHET can be easily produced from colored polyester waste. [Solution] A method for producing high-purity BHET according to the present invention comprises: a depolymerization step in which colored polyester waste is depolymerized to obtain a depolymerization product including colored crude BHET; a concentration step in which low-boiling ingredients contained in the depolymerization product are removed to concentrate the BHET; a recovery step in which the BHET is recovered from the crude BHET to obtain medium-purity BHET; a crystallization separation step in which the medium-purity BHET is subjected to crystallization in a decoloring solvent and the crystals are separated, by solid-liquid separation, from the colorant-containing solvent ingredient, thereby obtaining purified BHET; and a solvent removal step in which the solvent remaining in the crystals of the purified BHET is removed to obtain high-purity BHET.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/16 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with inorganic material
• C07C 67/52 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation
• C07C 67/54 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation by distillation
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a method for producing bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalate (BHET), the method being capable of simply producing a BHET with high purity from a colored polyester waste. [Solution] A method for producing a BHET according to the present invention comprises: a depolymerization step for mixing a polyester waste colored by a pigment, with a monoethylene glycol and a depolymerization catalyst, and depolymerizing the polyester waste to obtain a depolymerized product containing a crude colored BHET; a pigment decomposition/removal step for adding a pigment decomposition agent to the depolymerized product and cooling and centrifuging the resultant mixture, thereby separating extracted solids and the decomposed product of the pigment and removing at least a portion of the decomposed product from the depolymerized product; a concentration step for removing a low boiling-point component containing monoethylene glycol from the depolymerized product from which at least a portion of the decomposed product has been removed, and concentrating the crude BHET; and a collection step for collecting, by distillation, BHET from the concentrated crude BHET to obtain a BHET having higher purity than the crude BHET.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/00 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials
• C08J 11/08 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers without chemical reactions using selective solvents for polymer components
• C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation
• C08J 11/16 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with inorganic material
• C07C 67/52 - SeparationPurificationStabilisationUse of additives by change in the physical state, e.g. crystallisation
• C08G 63/183 - Terephthalic acids
• C07C 69/82 - Terephthalic acid esters

Goods & Services

Chemicals; plastics [raw materials]; dissolving pulp; rag pulp; paper pulp; wood pulp; chemicals for treating hazardous waste; resins; polyester resins, unprocessed. Chemical processing machines and apparatus; textile machines and apparatus; chemical fiber processing machines and apparatus; plastic processing machines and apparatus; 3D printers; machines for the textile industry; machines and apparatus for separating recyclable materials; waste crushing machines and apparatus. Chemistry apparatus and instruments; laboratory apparatus and instruments; computer programs; computer software, recorded. Incinerators; reactors being industrial chemical installations; industrial treatment plants for plastics recycling; plastics depolymerization plants; distillation apparatus; heat exchangers, other than parts of machines. Chemical fiber, not for textile use; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; chemical fiber yarn and thread, not for textile use; plastic semi-worked products; polyester fibers, other than for textile use. Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; Futon bags; cotton batting for Futon; knitted cords; Sanada-himo [Japanese-style cords]; starched cords; twisted cords; cordage; network; industrial packaging containers of textile; tarpaulins, not for ships; tents, not for camping; sunshades; tents for mountaineering or camping; polyester fibers for textile use. Threads and yarns, other than degreased waste threads and yarns; chemical-fiber threads and yarns for textile use; synthetic fiber thread and yarn for textile use; regenerated fiber thread and yarn for textile use; semi-synthetic fiber thread and yarn for textile use; inorganic-fiber threads and yarns for textile use; threads of plastic materials for textile use. Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; woven textile goods for personal use; dish towels for drying; mosquito nets; bedsheets; Futon quilts; quilt covers for Futon; Futon ticks [unstuffed Futon]; pillowcases [pillow slips]; blankets; seat covers of textile; wall hangings of textile; curtains; table cloths, not of paper; draperies [thick drop curtains]; cloth labels; chemical fiber fabrics; synthetic fiber fabrics; regenerated fiber yarn fabrics; semi-synthetic fiber fabrics; inorganic fiber fabrics. Non-Japanese style outerclothing; coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underwear [underclothing]; swimwear [bathing suits]; swimming caps [bathing caps]; Japanese traditional clothing; aprons [clothing]; neck scarves; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; puttees and gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves [scarfs]; Japanese style socks [Tabi]; Japanese style sock covers [Tabi covers]; gloves and mittens [clothing]; neckties; neckerchieves; bandanas [neckerchiefs]; thermal supporters [clothing]; mufflers [clothing]; ear muffs [clothing]; cowls [clothing]; Sedge hats (suge-gasa); nightcaps; headgear for wear; garters; sock suspenders; suspenders [braces]; shoes and boots [other than special footwear for sports]; Japanese style wooden clogs [Geta]; Japanese style sandals [Zori]; special footwear for sports, other than horse-riding boots; horse-riding boots; clothing; tee-shirts. Repair or maintenance of chemical processing machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of textile machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of plastic processing machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of laboratory apparatus and instruments. Treatment or processing of fabric products, cloth or clothing; sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; providing information, technical guidance or advice relating to sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; advisory and consultancy services relating to sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; consultancy services relating to sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; rental of recycling equipment and reproduction processing equipment for reuse of waste and trash; providing information relating to comprehensive material treatment that does not specify materials. Testing, inspection, surveying, technological research and technological development relating to collection, sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash, or consultancy services therefor; testing, inspection, surveying, technological research and technological development relating to treatment and recycling of comprehensive material that does not specify materials, or consultancy services therefor; testing, inspection, surveying, research and technological development relating to prevention of pollution, or consultancy services therefor; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments, measuring instruments or electronic scientific machines, apparatus and their parts, for testing, inspection, surveying, research or technological development relating to collection, sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments, measuring instruments or electronic scientific machines, apparatus and their parts, for testing, inspection, surveying, research or technological development relating to treatment and recycling of comprehensive material that does not specify materials; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments, measuring instruments or electronic scientific machines, apparatus and their parts, for testing, inspection, surveying, research or technological development relating to prevention of pollution.

Goods & Services

Threads and yarns for textile purposes, other than degreased waste threads and yarns; chemical-fiber threads and yarns for textile use; synthetic fiber thread and yarn for textile use; regenerated fiber thread and yarn for textile use; semi-synthetic fiber thread and yarn for textile use; threads of plastic materials for textile use Treatment or processing of fabric products, cloth or clothing namely, Mold prevention treatment of fabric, Permanent press treatment of fabric, Waterproofing of fabric, Whitening of fabric, Shrinking of fabric, Pre-shrinking of fabric, Bleaching of fabric, Cutting of fabric and Dyeing of fabric; sorting, destruction, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; providing information, technical consulting or advice relating to sorting, destruction, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; advisory and consultancy services relating to sorting, destruction, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash; rental of recycling equipment and reproduction processing equipment for reuse of waste and trash; providing information relating to comprehensive material treatment that does not specify materials Chemicals, namely, Chemicals for use in industry; plastics, namely, unprocessed plastics; dissolving pulp, namely, dissolving cellulose pulp and dissolving wood pulp for manufacturing purpose; rag pulp; paper pulp; wood pulp, namely, chemiground wood pulp and dissolving wood pulp for manufacturing purpose; chemicals for treating hazardous waste; resins, namely, unprocessed artificial resins and unprocessed synthetic resins; polyester resins, unprocessed Chemical processing machines and apparatus, namely, Blending machines for chemical processing and Disintegrators for chemical processing; textile machines and apparatus, namely, textile bonding machines and textile tentering machines; chemical fiber processing machines and apparatus, namely, chemical fiber drying machines and chemical fiber spinning machines; plastic processing machines; machines for the textile industry, namely, textile bonding machines and textile tentering machines; machines and apparatus for separating recyclable materials; waste crushing machines Downloadable or recorded computer programs for use in database management and use in electronic storage of data; computer software, recorded for use in database management and use in electronic storage of data [ Industrial treatment plants for plastics recycling, namely, Waste plastic recycling plant using mechanical or chemical breakdown processes; plastics depolymerization plants, namely, Waste plastic recycling plant using depolymerization method; ] Distillation apparatus for industrial use Chemical fiber thread and yarn, not for textile use; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; chemical fiber yarn and thread, not for textile use; plastic semi-worked products, namely, Semi-processed plastics; polyester fibers, other than for textile use Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; network, namely, synthetic fiber netting and netting; industrial packaging containers of textile; tents for mountaineering or camping; polyester fibers for textile use Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; woven textile goods for personal use, namely, woven fabrics; dish towels for drying; bedsheets; Futon quilts; quilt covers for Futon; pillowcases; bed blankets, travelling blankets and picnic blankets; unfitted seat covers of textile; curtains; tablecloths, not of paper; draperies; cloth labels; chemical fiber fabrics; synthetic fiber fabrics; regenerated fiber yarn fabrics; semi-synthetic fiber fabrics Coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underwear Japanese traditional clothing, namely, kimonos, sash bands for kimono (Obi), undershirts for kimonos (Juban), short overcoat for kimono (Haori) and pleated skirts for formal kimonos (Hakama); aprons; neck scarves; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; shawls; scarves; Japanese style socks (Tabi); gloves and mittens; neckties; bandanas; mufflers, namely, neck scarves; headwear; shoes and boots; special footwear for sports, other than horse-riding boots; tee-shirts Repair or maintenance of chemical processing machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of textile machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of plastic processing machines and apparatus; repair or maintenance of laboratory apparatus and instruments Testing of materials, *, namely, testing relating to treatment and recycling of comprehensive material that does not specify materials * [ testing the functionality of machines, inspection of waste and trash processing machines for quality control purposes ], surveying, technological research and technological development relating to collection, sorting, disposal, recycling and processing for reuse of waste and trash, and consultancy services therefor

Abstract

[Problem] To provide: a method for producing a decolored polyester in which the colorant is removed from a colorant-colored polyester to efficiently obtain the decolored polyester; the decolored polyester; and a decoloring agent usable for producing the decolored polyester. [Solution] The method for producing a decolored polyester of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a step in which a polyester colored with a colorant and a decoloring agent comprising a glycol ether compound having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of 160°C or higher are prepared; and a step in which the decoloring agent is heated to a temperature not higher than the melting point of the polyester and is brought into contact at least once with the colored polyester to thereby remove the colorant and obtain the decolored polyester.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 11/00 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials
• C08G 63/78 - Preparation processes
• C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers

Goods & Services

Chemicals; plastics [raw materials]; dissolving pulp; rag pulp; paper pulp; wood pulp. Chemical fiber, not for textile use; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; chemical fiber yarn and thread, not for textile use; plastic semi-worked products. Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; cotton wadding for futon; futon bags, namely, bags for storage purposes; cotton batting for futon; knitted cords; sanada-himo [Japanese-style cords]; starched cords; twisted cords; cordage; network; industrial packaging containers of textile; tarpaulins, not for ships; tents, not for camping; awnings of textile; tents for mountaineering or camping. Threads and yarns, other than degreased waste threads and yarns. Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; woven textile goods for personal use; dish towels for drying; mosquito nets; bedsheets; futon quilts; quilt covers for futon; futon ticks [unstuffed futon]; pillowcases [pillow slips]; blankets; seat covers of textile; wall hangings of textile; curtains; table cloths, not of paper; draperies [thick drop curtains]; labels of cloth. Non-Japanese style outerclothing; coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underwear [underclothing]; swimwear [bathing suits]; swimming caps [bathing caps]; Japanese traditional clothing; aprons [clothing]; neck scarves [mufflers]; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; puttees and gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves [scarfs]; Japanese style socks [tabi]; Japanese style socks covers [tabi covers]; gloves and mittens [clothing]; neckties; neckerchieves; bandanas [neckerchiefs]; thermal supporters [clothing]; mufflers; ear muffs [clothing]; cowls [clothing]; sedge hats (suge-gasa); nightcaps; headgear for wear; garters; sock suspenders; suspenders [braces]; clothing; waistbands; belts [clothing]; shoes and boots [other than tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots]; tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots; Japanese style wooden clogs [geta]; Japanese style sandals [zori]; footwear [other than special footwear for sports]; masquerade costumes; clothing for sports; special footwear for sport [other than horse-riding boots]; horse-riding boots; uniforms; working clothing.

Goods & Services

Chemicals; plastics [raw materials]; dissolving pulp; rag pulp; paper pulp; wood pulp. Chemical fiber, not for textile use; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; chemical fiber yarn and thread, not for textile use; plastic semi-worked products; industrial packaging containers of rubber; floating anti-pollution barriers; pollution control membranes for marine; pollution control membranes; oil absorbent; plastic films for agricultural purposes; joint packings. Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; cotton wadding for futon; futon bags, namely, bags for storage purposes; cotton batting for Futon; knitted cords; Sanada-himo [Japanese-style cords]; starched cords; twisted cords; cordage; network; industrial packaging containers of textile; tarpaulins, not for ships; tents, not for camping; awnings of textile; tents for mountaineering or camping; raw textile fibers; tarpaulins for ships; sails; mountaineering ropes; awnings; awnings of synthetic materials; awnings of textile. Threads and yarns, other than degreased waste threads and yarns. Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; woven textile goods for personal use; dish towels for drying; mosquito nets; bedsheets; Futon quilts; quilt covers for Futon; Futon ticks [unstuffed Futon]; pillowcases [pillow slips]; blankets; seat covers of textile; wall hangings of textile; curtains; table cloths, not of paper; draperies [thick drop curtains]; labels of cloth. Non-Japanese style outerclothing; coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underwear [underclothing]; swimwear [bathing suits]; swimming caps [bathing caps]; Japanese traditional clothing; aprons [clothing]; neck scarves [mufflers]; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; puttees and gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves [scarfs]; Japanese style socks [Tabi]; Japanese style socks covers [Tabi covers]; gloves and mittens [clothing]; neckties; neckerchieves; bandanas [neckerchiefs]; thermal supporters [clothing]; mufflers; ear muffs [clothing]; cowls [clothing]; sedge hats (suge-gasa); nightcaps; headgear for wear; garters; sock suspenders; suspenders [braces]; clothing; waistbands; belts [clothing]; shoes and boots [other than tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots]; tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots; Japanese style wooden clogs [Geta]; Japanese style sandals [Zori]; footwear [other than special footwear for sports]; masquerade costumes; clothing for sports; special footwear for sport [other than horse-riding boots]; horse-riding boots; special footwear for sports; uniforms; working clothing.

Goods & Services

(1) Chemicals, namely, petroleum-derived resin, chemicals for use in the processing of plastics, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyurethanes, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyesters, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyester polyols and chemicals for use in the manufacture of unsaturated polyesters; plastics, namely, unprocessed plastics and unprocessed plastics in the nature of raw materials; pulp, namely, dissolving wood pulp for manufacturing purposes, rag pulp, paper pulp and wood pulp for manufacturing purposes. (2) Plastic fibers for use in the manufacture of tire cord; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; glass fibers for insulation; plastic semi-worked products in the form of films, sheets, tubes, bars, rods, pellets, foils, foams and fibers; plastic semi-worked products, namely, semi-processed plastics; industrial packaging containers of rubber; floating anti-pollution barriers; pollution control membranes, namely, floating baffles for the containment of pollutants; oil absorbent pads and pillows for containing oil spills; biodegradable plastic film for agricultural use; joint packings for non-metal flexible pipes. (3) Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; Futon bags; cotton batting for Futon; knitted cords; Sanada-himo [Japanese-style cords]; starched cords; twisted cords; cordage; netting made from acrylic; industrial packaging containers of textile; tarpaulins, not for ships; tents, not for camping; tents for mountaineering or camping; raw textile fibers; tarpaulins for ships; sails; mountaineering ropes; awnings; awnings of synthetic materials; awnings of textile. (4) Threads and yarns, other than degreased waste threads and yarns (5) Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; dish towels for drying; mosquito nets; bedsheets; Futon quilts; quilt covers for Futon; Futon ticks [unstuffed Futon]; pillowcases [pillow slips]; blankets; seat covers of textile; wall hangings of textile; curtains; table cloths, not of paper; draperies [thick drop curtains]; labels of cloth. (6) Non-Japanese style outer clothing, namely, coats, jackets, hats and rainwear; coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underwear [underclothing]; swimwear [bathing suits]; swimming caps [bathing caps]; Japanese traditional clothing; aprons [clothing]; collar protectors for wear; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; puttees and gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves [scarfs]; Japanese style socks [Tabi]; Japanese style socks covers [Tabi covers]; gloves and mittens [clothing]; neckties; neckerchieves; bandanas [neckerchiefs]; thermal supporters being clothing, namely, thermal long underwear, thermal socks, thermal underwear tops and bottoms; muffler scarves; ear muffs [clothing]; cowls [clothing]; Sedge hats (suge-gasa); nightcaps; headgear for wear, namely, hats, baseball caps and cap visors; garters; sock suspenders; suspenders [braces]; clothing, namely, shirts, pants, dresses, skirts and jackets, gloves and mittens, earmuffs, cowls, suspenders; waistbands; belts [clothing]; shoes and boots [other than tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots]; tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots; Japanese style wooden clogs [Geta]; Japanese style sandals [Zori]; footwear, namely shoes and boots; masquerade costumes; clothing for sports; athletic footwear and sports footwear; horse-riding boots; uniforms, namely, uniforms for medical personnel, athletic uniforms, hospitality and restaurant uniforms, uniforms for employees of the food service industry, waiter's uniforms, sports uniforms and liveries; working clothing, namely shirts, pants, shorts and overalls.

Goods & Services

(1) Chemicals, namely, petroleum-derived resin, chemicals for use in the processing of plastics, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyurethanes, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyesters, chemicals for use in the manufacture of polyester polyols and chemicals for use in the manufacture of unsaturated polyesters; plastics, namely, unprocessed plastics and unprocessed plastics in the nature of raw materials; pulp, namely, dissolving wood pulp for manufacturing purposes, rag pulp, paper pulp and wood pulp for manufacturing purposes. (2) Plastic fibers for use in the manufacture of tire cord; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; glass fibers for insulation; plastic semi-worked products in the form of films, sheets, tubes, bars, rods, pellets, foils, foams and fibers; plastic semi-worked products, namely, semi-processed plastics. (3) Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; Futon bags; cotton batting for Futon; knitted cords; Sanada-himo [Japanese-style cords]; starched cords; twisted cords; cordage; netting made from acrylic; industrial packaging containers of textile; tarpaulins, not for ships; tents, not for camping; tents for mountaineering or camping. (4) Threads and yarns, other than degreased waste threads and yarns (5) Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; dish towels for drying; mosquito nets; bedsheets; Futon quilts; quilt covers for Futon; Futon ticks [unstuffed Futon]; pillowcases [pillow slips]; blankets; seat covers of textile; wall hangings of textile; curtains; table cloths, not of paper; draperies [thick drop curtains]; labels of cloth. (6) Non-Japanese style outer clothing, namely, coats, jackets, hats and rainwear; coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underwear [underclothing]; swimwear [bathing suits]; swimming caps [bathing caps]; Japanese traditional clothing; aprons [clothing]; collar protectors for wear; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; puttees and gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves [scarfs]; Japanese style socks [Tabi]; Japanese style socks covers [Tabi covers]; gloves and mittens [clothing]; neckties; neckerchieves; bandanas [neckerchiefs]; thermal supporters being clothing, namely, thermal long underwear, thermal socks, thermal underwear tops and bottoms; mufflers scarves; ear muffs [clothing]; cowls [clothing]; Sedge hats (suge gasa); nightcaps; headgear for wear, namely, hats, baseball caps and cap visors; garters; sock suspenders; suspenders [braces]; clothing, namely, shirts, pants, dresses, skirts and jackets, gloves and mittens, earmuffs, cowls, suspenders; waistbands; belts [clothing]; shoes and boots [other than tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots]; tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots; Japanese style wooden clogs [Geta]; Japanese style sandals [Zori]; footwear, namely shoes and boots; masquerade costumes; clothing for sports; athletic footwear and sports footwear; horse-riding boots; uniforms, namely, uniforms for medical personnel, athletic uniforms, hospitality and restaurant uniforms, uniforms for employees of the food service industry, waiter's uniforms, sports uniforms and liveries; working clothing, namely, shirts, pants, shorts and overalls.

Goods & Services

Chemicals, namely, industrial chemicals; raw materials, namely, unprocessed plastics; dissolving wood pulp for manufacturing purposes; rag pulp; paper pulp; wood pulp for manufacturing purposes Chemical fiber thread and yarn, not for textile use; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; chemical fiber yarn and thread, not for textile use; plastic semi-worked products, namely, semi-processed plastics; industrial packaging containers of rubber; floating anti-pollution barriers; floating pollution control membranes for marine use; pollution control membranes, namely, floating baffles for the containment of pollutants; oil absorbent pads and pillows for containing oil spills; plastic films for agricultural purposes; joint packings for non-metal flexible pipes Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; cotton wadding for futons; futon bags, namely, mesh bags for storage purposes; cotton batting for futon; knitted cord; Japanese-style cord, namely, Sanada-himo; starched cord; twisted cord; cordage; netting, not of metal or asbestos; industrial packaging containers of textile; tarpaulins, not for ships; tents, not for camping; awnings of textile; tents for mountaineering or camping; raw textile fibers; tarpaulins for ships; sails; mountaineering ropes; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; awnings of synthetic materials Threads and yarns for textile use, other than degreased waste threads and yarns Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; woven textile goods for personal use, namely, bed sheets, bed blankets, towels and tapestries; dish towels for drying; mosquito nets; bedsheets; futon quilts; quilt covers for futons; futon ticks, namely, unstuffed futon covers not of paper; pillowcases being pillow slips; blankets, namely, bed blankets, travelling blankets and picnic blankets; unfitted seat covers of textile; wall hangings of textile; curtains; table cloths, not of paper; draperies, namely, thick drop curtains; labels of cloth Non-Japanese style outer clothing, namely, coats, jackets, hats and rainwear; coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underclothing, namely, underwear; swimwear, namely, bathing suits; bathing caps, namely, swimming caps; Japanese traditional clothing, namely, kimonos and Japanese sleeping robes (nemaki); clothing, namely, aprons; mufflers as neck scarves; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; puttees and gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves; Japanese style socks (Tabi); Japanese style socks covers (Tabi covers); clothing, namely, gloves and mittens; neckties; neckerchiefs; bandanas being neckerchiefs; clothing, namely, thermal supporters in the nature of thermal underwear; mufflers being neck scarves; clothing, namely, ear muffs; clothing, namely, cowls; sedge hats (suge-gasa); nightcaps; headgear for wear, namely, hats, headwear, baseball caps and cap visors; garters; sock suspenders; clothing, namely, suspenders; clothing, namely, shirts, pants, dresses, skirts and jackets; waistbands; belts as clothing; shoes and boots; tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots; Japanese style wooden clogs (Geta); Japanese style sandals (Zori); footwear other than special footwear for sports; masquerade costumes; clothing for sports, namely, shirts, pants, shorts, uniforms, socks, tights and soccer bibs; special footwear for sport other than horse-riding boots; horse-riding boots; special footwear for sports; uniforms; working clothing, namely, shirts, pants, shorts, uniforms and overalls

Goods & Services

Chemicals used in industry; unprocessed plastics as raw materials for industrial use; dissolving wood pulp for manufacturing processes; rag pulp; paper pulp; wood pulp for manufacturing purposes Plastic fibers, not for textile use; rubber thread and covered rubber yarn, not for textile use; chemical fiber yarn and thread, not for textile use; semi-worked synthetic plastic products in the form of pellets, rods, foils, foams, fibers, films, sheets, pipes and tubes Cotton fibers; chemical fibers for textile use; cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; cotton wadding for futons; futon bags, namely, canvas bags for storage purposes; cotton batting for futon; knitted textile cords; sanada-himo (Japanese-style cord); starched cords made of textile fibers; twisted cords made of textile fibers; cordage; network being netting; industrial packaging containers of textile; tarpaulins, not for ships; tents, not for camping; awnings of textile; tents for mountaineering or camping Threads and yarns for textile use, other than degreased waste threads and yarns Woven fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; woven textile goods for personal use; dish towels for drying; mosquito nets; bedsheets; futon quilts; quilt covers for futon; futon ticks, namely, unstuffed futon covers not of paper; pillowcases being pillow slips; blankets; seat covers of textile; wall hangings of textile; curtains; table cloths, not of paper; draperies, namely, thick drop curtains; labels of cloth Non-Japanese style outerclothing, namely, coats, jackets, hats and rainwear; coats; sweaters; shirts for suits; nightwear; underclothing, namely, underwear; swimwear, namely, bathing suits; bathing caps in the nature of swimming caps; Japanese traditional clothing, namely, robes, sandals, clogs and socks; aprons; mufflers in the nature of neck scarves; socks and stockings other than special sportswear; puttees and gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves; Japanese style socks (tabi); Japanese style clothing, namely, socks covers (tabi covers); gloves and mittens; neckties; neckerchieves; bandanas in the nature of neckerchiefs; thermal supporters being thermal underwear; mufflers as neck scarves; ear muffs for clothing; cowls as clothing; sedge hats (suge-gasa); nightcaps; headwear; garters; sock suspenders; suspenders as clothing; clothing, namely, shirts, pants, dresses, skirts and jackets; waistbands; belts as clothing; shoes and boots; tongue or pullstrap for shoes and boots; Japanese style wooden clogs (geta); Japanese style sandals (zori); footwear, other than special footwear for sports; masquerade costumes; clothing for sports * other than for golf *, namely, shirts, pants, shorts, uniforms, socks, tights and soccer bibs; special footwear for sport * (other than golf shoes) * ; horse-riding boots; uniforms; working clothing, namely, shirts, pants, shorts, uniforms and overalls * other than for golf *