JP2719848B2 - Animal excrement disposal material and method for producing the same - Google Patents

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Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a granular excrement disposal material for animals, particularly cats and canines, and other pets, and a method for producing the same. The granularity of animals, particularly cats and dogs, and other pets, for the purpose of effectively utilizing the extraction residue generated when extracting the extract, so-called coffee extract residue (hereinafter referred to as coffee extract residue). And a method for producing the same.

BACKGROUND ART As excrement disposal materials for animals such as livestock and companion animals, in particular, excrement disposal materials for indoor use, sand, bentonite, zeolide, pulp for papermaking, pulp sludge, etc. are formed into small lumps. .

This kind of pet animal excrement disposal material is desired to be clean and sanitary, for example, when used indoors, and is easy to be disposed of after use, in terms of cleanliness and hygiene. Is desired. However, in the case of inorganic substances such as sand, zeolite, bentonite, etc., they are easily broken into dust when used, and even if they generate a foul odor while being left after use, they are non-flammable substances, so they can be incinerated. No, and cannot be drained into sewage. Therefore, small lumps of papermaking pulp and paper powder are used because they have a low deodorizing effect and are expensive, but have excellent water absorption and are combustible.

The effective use of the coffee extract residue is due to the fact that the amount of the coffee extract residue increases in enormous quantities with the increase in demand for coffee beverages such as canned coffee and instant coffee, and moreover, the coffee extract residue is reduced. Solves the biggest problem of the coffee beverage industry because it contains a large amount of fat and requires a great deal of processing cost. However, the brown color of the coffee extract extraction residue has been problematic because it is not a favorite of animal owners.

By the way, animal excrement disposal materials are generally required to have a color tone that gives a hygienic feeling to be used indoors.

An object of the present invention is to solve a problem related to a decrease in commercial value as an animal excrement disposal material due to a brown color of a coffee extract liquid extraction residue.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has good absorbability and water retention of urine excreted by animals, can be agglomerated in contact with excrement, and can be incinerated, and furthermore, the residue of coffee extract extract of waste, that is, coffee extract cake, It is an object of the present invention to provide an animal excrement disposal material that can be used effectively without being restricted by its color.

That is, the present invention resides in an animal excrement disposal material characterized by being a dried granulated material having a particle diameter of 1 mm or more, mainly containing a coffee extract extraction residue of roasted coffee beans, The present invention provides a colored dry granulated material mainly containing a coffee extract extraction residue of roasted coffee beans, having a particle size of 1 mm or more, and at least a part of the surface of which is coated with a coloring substance. An animal excrement disposal material characterized in that it is an object.

Further, the present invention further comprises blending a compound extract in an amount less than that of the coffee extract extract residue with the coffee extract extract residue of the roasted coffee beans, granulating the mixture, and mainly containing the coffee extract extract residue. Forming a granulated product, and drying the granulated product until the water content of the granulated product becomes 10% by weight or less;
Further, the present invention also provides a method for blending a coffee extract extract residue of roasted coffee beans with a smaller amount of a compounding substance and a substance having a bactericidal action than the coffee extract extract residue, granulating, and granulating the extract residue. To form granules mainly containing
The method for producing an animal excrement disposal material comprises drying the granulated material until the water content of the granulated material becomes 10% by weight or less. The coffee extract liquid extraction residue is blended with a smaller amount of a compounding substance, a substance having a bactericidal action, and a coloring substance, respectively, than the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, and granulated to obtain a granulated material mainly containing the extraction residue. And the water content of the granules is 10% by weight.
A method for producing an animal excrement disposal material, characterized by drying the granulated material until the following conditions are satisfied.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for blending a coffee extract extract residue of roasted coffee beans with a compounding substance in a smaller amount than the coffee extract extract residue, granulating the mixture, and mainly containing the coffee extract extract residue. The present invention also provides a method for producing an animal colored excrement disposal material, comprising: forming a granulated substance to be treated; adhering a coloring substance to the surface of the formed granulated substance; and drying the substance. A coffee extract extract residue of roasted coffee beans is blended with a smaller amount of a compounding substance and a substance having a bactericidal action than the coffee extract extract residue, granulated, and mainly contains the coffee extract extract residue. There is a method for producing an animal colored excrement disposal material, which comprises forming a granulated substance, adhering a colored substance to the surface of the formed granulated substance, and drying the granulated substance. Coffee beans coffee The extract extraction residue is blended with a smaller amount of a compounding substance, a substance having a bactericidal action, and a coloring substance, respectively, than the coffee extract extraction residue, and granulated, and granulated to mainly contain the coffee extract extraction residue. A method for producing an animal colored excrement disposal material, characterized in that an object is formed, a coloring substance is attached to the surface of the formed granulated substance, and dried.

In the present invention, the granulated product of the extraction residue of the coffee extract of the roasted coffee beans has a coffee smell, contains a considerable amount of fat, and has a fat feeling. Animals such as cats are relatively sensitive to such coffee odor and fat sensation, so when used as an animal excrement disposal material, they give the animal a smooth feel, In the present invention, in order to prevent the occurrence of mold and the like during long-term storage of the material, and further to reduce the coffee odor generated from the residue of extraction of the coffee extract in the animal excrement disposal material, the coffee of roasted coffee beans is used in the present invention. The granulated product of the extraction liquid extraction residue preferably has a water content of 10% by weight or less, more preferably 5% by weight.
It is dried until it becomes less than weight%. Thus, the moisture is 10
%, The uncomfortable feeling of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue due to coffee odor and fat can be greatly reduced, so that animals such as cats are sensitive to these. Also has no effect on the use as excrement disposal material during animal excretion.

In addition, in the present invention, the animal excrement disposal material mainly contains a coffee extract extraction residue of roasted coffee beans, so that the surface and appearance of the granulated product are brown originally possessed by the coffee extract extraction residue. It looks bad when used indoors.

Therefore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the coffee extract extraction residue is colored with a coloring substance having a color different from the intrinsic color of the coffee extract extraction residue. For example, a white powdered compounded substance is mixed with the coffee extract extract residue prior to granulation in an amount of 40% by weight or less, preferably 10% by weight or less of the excrement disposal material, The color tone of the granulated material of the coffee extract extraction residue is changed to a color tone different from the color tone of the coffee extract extraction residue, for example, substantially white or close to white, by dusting the surface of the granulated material of the coffee extract extraction residue. For example, the color of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue of the granulated material of the coffee extract liquid extract residue can be reduced.

Also, in the present invention, the particles of the coffee extract extraction residue are colored with the coloring substance, and then the particles of the colored coffee extract extraction residue are granulated to ensure that the coffee color is hidden. The granulated product can be further colored. In addition, the coffee extraction liquid extraction residue can be granulated, and the granulated material can be colored with a coloring substance to obtain a granulated material that hides the coffee color.

In the present invention, pigments and dyes can be used as such coloring substances. Such pigments and dyes include paper powders, calcium carbonate, titanium oxide and synthetic pearls as white ones, and carbon, eriochrome black T, amino black 10B as black ones.
And chlorazol black BH. Blue pigments and dyes include cyanine blue, azo blue and patent blue, green pigments and dyes include cyanine green and emerald green, and yellow pigments and dyes include azo yellow, acid yellow and hansa yellow There is. Paper powder can be pre-colored with dyes, pigments, and the like, and used as various coloring materials.

In the present invention, the dried granulated product or colored dried granulated product of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue can be used as it is as an animal excrement disposal material, but in this case, in order to avoid becoming dust. For example, it is preferable to separate a fine powdery portion having a particle size smaller than 0.1 mm.

In the present invention, the animal excrement disposal material is preferably granulated into granules having a particle diameter of, for example, 1 mm or more, in order to minimize the generation of fine dust such as coffee extract liquid extraction residues. When granulated into particles having a particle diameter of 3 mm or more, it is difficult to disperse into a room from, for example, a toilet box, and even if it is tentatively dispersed, it is easy to collect and collect the particles, which is preferable in maintaining indoor hygiene. However, in these cases, the existence of particles of 1 mm or less and the existence of particles of 3 mm or less are not completely excluded. In the present invention, the granules can be formed into various shapes such as spherical, columnar, granular, and / or granular.

In the present invention, the compounding substance added to the colored dried granulated product of the coffee extract extraction residue reduces the oily property of the coffee extract extraction residue granulated product, and further improves the adhesiveness and water absorption of the granulated product. To improve the slippage of the granulated material in the extrusion granulator.
Such a compounding substance functions as a bulking substance for making the coffee extract liquid extraction residue sticky, and is used for paper powder, tea husk, okara, wood chips, citrus peel such as tangerine peel, beetroot, etc. Sugar lees, beet pulp, silica gel,
Pulp for papermaking, papermaking sludge, pulp waste containing activated carbon,
There are pulp sludge, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) (Povar: trade name), flour, starch, corn starch, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), sodium alginate, pullulan, casein or gelatin, which are used alone or These two or more are mixed and used as a compounding substance. Examples of alcohol-soluble compounding substances include hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), and polyvinylpyrrolidone or (PVP). Two or more kinds can be mixed and used as a compounding substance. Gelling agents such as silica gel and gelatin and polyvinyl alcohol are preferred because they function as an adhesive for stabilizing the solidification of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue.

In the animal excrement disposal material of the present invention, a powdery superabsorbent resin can be compounded as a compounding substance for improving its water absorbing ability and water retaining function.

The superabsorbent resin blended in the present invention is a resin that can retain its shape even if it absorbs water by several tens to 2,000 times by weight with respect to the resin, for example, vinyl ester and ethylene-based resin. Saponified copolymer with saturated carboxylic acid or derivative thereof, graft polymer of starch and acrylic acid, crosslinked product of polyacrylic acid, copolymer of vinyl alcohol and acrylic acid, partially hydrolyzed product of polyacrylonitrile, carboxymethyl cellulose , Polyethylene glycol, chitosan salt or pullulan gel. Prior to granulation, these higher aqueous resins can be blended with the particles of the coffee extract extraction residue alone or in the form of a mixture of two or more.

In the present invention, the powdery compounding substance can be mixed with the coffee extract liquid extraction residue particles in an amount of 40% by weight or less, preferably 10% by weight or less, prior to granulation. In this case, the color tone of the compounded substance is preferably adjusted to the color tone of the animal excrement disposal material of the present invention.
When the particles of the coffee extract extraction residue are colored in advance prior to granulation, the color tone of the compounded substance can be mixed with the color tone of the colored particles to be a single color or a mixed color.
However, in the present invention, it is preferable to match the color tone of the colored particles of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue with the color tone of the compound, because it is possible to reduce spotting.

In the present invention, the compounded substance may be added as a mixture with colored or uncolored particles of the coffee extract extraction residue, or may be added separately. It is preferable to combine them.

In the present invention, if the colors of the coloring substance and the compounding substance are set to, for example, only white, it is easy to confirm the color development of the indicator for inspection of excrement, and an appropriate indicator is blended, so that the examination of animal excrement can be easily performed. It can be carried out. Examples of the animal excrement test indicator used in the present invention include, for example, a human urine test indicator, that is, a urine pH indicator, a urine protein indicator, a urine sugar, as in the case of a conventional animal urine test indicator. Indicators, urine hemoglobin indicators and other human urinalysis indicators can be used.

In the present invention, when such an indicator is compounded, the surface of the dried particles of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue is colored white to make it easier to detect the color development of the indicator, and the surface of the dried particles is white or substantially white. It is preferable to add a mixture of a white compound substance and an indicator. In this case, instead of the above-mentioned white pigments and dyes, a compounding substance such as a white to substantially white extender can be used as the coloring substance. Thus, for example, besides the white colored substances listed above, for example, bentonite, zeolites, white blends of minerals such as calcium carbonate and gypsum, and flour,
White blended substances such as paper powder, paper pulp powder, paper sludge, and CMC can be used as the coloring substance on the surface of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue particles.

In the case of urine pH indicators, the coloring substances and compounding substances used do not affect the pH. For example, paper powder, titanium white, or the like is used.

Further, in the present invention, the colored dried granulated product of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue itself has a deodorizing ability, but in order to minimize the degradation of urine and the like excreted by animals to produce a foul odor. In the animal excrement disposal material of the present invention, the colored dried granulated product of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, as an auxiliary deodorant,
In an amount of not more than% by weight, white powdery bentonite, zeolite, or the like having adsorptive ability, or pulp waste containing activated carbon such as charcoal filter waste for black tobacco can be blended. These are preferably blended into the granules.

In the present invention, a substance having a bactericidal action can be added to the colored and dried granulated product of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue in order to avoid the occurrence of mold during storage of the animal excrement disposal material. In the present invention, such a substance having a bactericidal action is preferably one having no decolorizing action. Accordingly, fungicides, preservatives and fungicides such as common salt, sorbic acid or its salt, calcium propionate, hinokitiol and benzoic acid or its salt are used. When a pigment that is not easily decolorized by oxidation is used as a coloring substance, calcium hypochlorite can be blended. Hinokitiol is added by adding wood powder containing hinokitiol such as cypress and cypress. It is preferable to use such hinokitiol-containing wood flour, because waste from a sawmill can be effectively used.

In the present invention, the powder particles are adhered to each other by touching the urine to easily form a lump, so that the portion touching the urine can be easily taken out, or the excrement treating material during use is powdered. In order to avoid this, it is preferable to mix a compound substance having an adhesive function with the coffee extract liquid extraction residue. Such compounded materials include water-soluble or water-dispersible compounding materials such as paper powder, paper pulp, papermaking sludge, pulp sludge, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), flour, starch, corn starch, and carboxoxymethyl cellulose (CMC). ,
These include pullulan and gelatin, which are used alone or in the form of a mixture of two or more. Examples of alcohol-soluble compounding substances include hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), and polyvinylpyrrolidone or (PVP). In this case as well, they can be used alone or in combination. A mixture of more than one species is used in the form of a mixture.

In the excrement disposal material of the present invention, a superabsorbent resin can be added to the coffee extract liquid extraction residue of roasted coffee beans in order to increase the water absorbing ability.

In the present invention, the coffee extract liquid extraction residue is granulated by a granulator. As a granulation device, conventionally well-known,
Extrusion granulators can be used. However, besides this, various types of granulators of pan type, drum type and fluidized bed type can be used. In these granulators, the adhesion of the white powder to the surface of the formed granulated product, where the granulated product is formed, on the surface of the granulated product, for example, directly adhere white powder, or white powder Can be changed to a solution or a suspension and attached by spraying or the like.

The granulated material of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, after granulation, is further sprinkled with a compounding substance having an adhesive ability, a superabsorbent resin, a compounding substance having a bactericidal action or other compounding substances, and the like. It is preferred that the compounding substance be adhered to the surface of the resin and then dried to prevent the compound from easily peeling off.

In the present invention, the animal excrement disposal material, since the surface of the granulated material containing the coffee extract liquid extraction residue is colored with a coloring substance, the brown color unique to coffee is hidden and the excrement disposal material is used at the time of use. For example, harmony with room furnishings, a sense of hygiene, a user's preference, a color atmosphere, and the like can be satisfied, and the product can be multicolored.

In the present invention, since the animal excrement disposal material has the surface of the granulated material containing the coffee extract extraction residue colored with a coloring substance, the excrement attached to the surface can be easily wrapped with the treatment material, The odor of the excrement is not adsorbed by the coffee extraction liquid extraction residue and the odor is not diffused to the surroundings.

Moreover, in the present invention, since the coffee extract liquid extraction residue itself has an adsorbing ability, it can be used as an animal excrement disposal material without particularly adding an adsorbing substance. Therefore, the animal excrement disposal material of the present invention absorbs urine excreted by animals and has good deodorizing properties. Furthermore, since the excrement treating material of the present invention is particularly colored with a coloring substance, even if a urine test indicator is blended, it is easy to make the color development stand out, and the color of urine excreted by the animal can be improved. Testing makes it easier to monitor the animal's health.

In the present invention, when polyvinyl alcohol and / or flour are mixed, the mixture adheres to the excrement of the animal and wraps the excrement in a lump, so that the disposal is simple and easy. In addition, when an auxiliary deodorant and / or superabsorbent resin is mixed in the animal excrement treatment material,
Exhibits more excellent deodorization, water absorption and water retention as excrement disposal materials.

The present invention is effective for combustible waste such as coffee extract residue, tea husk, activated carbon pulp waste, and paper powder, which have conventionally been regarded as waste and whose treatment has been a problem, as an animal excrement disposal material. In addition, since the main amount is composed of combustible materials, disposal treatment such as incineration is easy.

The present invention provides an animal excrement disposal material, which mainly contains a coffee extract extraction residue having excellent deodorization properties, and forms a granulated product having a particle size of 1 mm or more, preferably 3 mm or more, into a water-absorbing and / or deodorizing material. Since it is molded together with the compounding substance, it absorbs urine excreted by animals well, has good water retention, and has remarkably good deodorizing properties.

In addition, the excrement disposal material of the present invention includes, in particular, superabsorbent resin, flour, polyvinyl alcohol, starch, a gelling agent, or other compounded substances having an adhesive ability, or a substance having a bactericidal action, or a mixture of these substances. Since the above components can be mixed and mixed, they adhere to the animal excrement and wrap the excrement in a lump, and the disposition is simple and easy. When a deodorant and / or a water-absorbing agent is mixed, the deodorant and the water-absorbing agent exhibit more excellent deodorizing properties and water absorption. Furthermore, when a substance having a bactericidal action is mixed, the excrement disposal material can be stored for a long period of time without generating mold and the like. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the granulation of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue of one Example of this invention, and the granulation coloring method.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described, but the present invention is not limited by the following description and illustrations.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of an apparatus for granulating and coloring a coffee extract extraction residue used in this example.

In FIG. 1, a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract extraction residue is provided with a conduit 1 for supplying a coffee extract extraction residue, and a coloring material supply is provided with a piping 3 for supplying a coloring material at the bottom. There is provided a raw material tank 4 for supplying a compounded substance, and a raw material tank 6 for supplying a compounded substance also provided with a conduit 5 for supplying a compounded substance at the bottom. Each raw material tank 2,
Pipe lines 1, 3 and 5 of 4 and 6 are respectively provided with flow path switching devices 7
By switching the flow path of the flow path switching device 7, the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, the coloring substance or the compounding substance can be transferred to the pipeline 8 provided on the outlet side of the flow path switching device 7.
Can be selectively introduced into the stirring device 9.

In this example, the introduction of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, the coloring substance, or the compounding substance into the stirring device 9 is performed by operating the vacuum device 10 connected to the stirring device 9 and using the suction force.

Pipe line 8 from flow path switching device 7 and pipe line to vacuum device 10
11 is connected to the space above the stirring device 9.

The lower opening / closing port 12 of the stirring device 9 is provided above the supply-side hopper 14 of the conveyor 13. Belt conveyor
The reference numeral 13 extends to a position above the supply-side hopper 16 of the granulating device 15. In the present example, the granulating device 15 is an extrusion granulating device, and is provided with a die (not shown) so as to be formed into a thin cylindrical body having a diameter of 6.4 mm and a length of 12.5 mm. The granulated product is extruded from the die outlet 17 of the granulator 15. Below the die exit 17 of the granulator 15,
A net conveyor 18 for conveying granulated materials is provided. The net conveyor 18 is provided so as to extend through the spraying device 19 to the upper inlet 21 of the disc dryer 20.

The spraying device 19 is provided with a spray nozzle 22 above and below the net conveyor 18 toward the net conveyor 18, and applies a coating substance from the spray nozzle 22 to particles conveyed on the net conveyor 18. Can be sprayed. The bottom 23 of the spraying device 19 is provided with a coating substance supply port 24, a coating substance transport pipe 25, and a coating substance return pipe 27 connected to the bottom 26 of the disc dryer 20. Pipeline for transporting coating material
25 is connected to a transport pump 28, which is connected to an upper conduit 29 for transporting the coating substance, and which is connected to the spray nozzle 22.

The coating substance is provided at the bottom of the spraying device 19 by a coating substance supply port 24.
The coating substance newly supplied from the, the coating substance collected at the bottom 23 without adhering to the granulated substance and the coating substance returned from the coating substance return line 27 are sucked through the transfer pump 28, The powder is sent from the upper pipe 29 for conveying the coating substance to the spray nozzle 22, and is sprayed from the spray nozzle 22 onto the granulated material. Spraying equipment
The granulated material coated with the coating material sprayed with the coating material in 19 is heated and dried by the net conveyor 18 from the spraying device 19.
Sent to 20.

An exhaust pipe 30 provided at an upper portion of the hot air dryer 20 is connected to a gas inlet 32 of the heating device 31 and a gas outlet 33 of the heating device 31.
Is connected to the bottom 26 of the hot-air dryer 20 via a hot-air introduction pipe 34. Therefore, the exhaust air from the hot-air dryer 20 is sent to the heating device 31 to be heated, sent to the bottom 26 of the hot-air dryer 20 via the hot-air introduction pipe 34, and circulated for heating the hot-air dryer.

The bottom 26 of the hot air dryer 20 has a sieve (not shown)
Is provided at the outlet on the sieve, and a conveyer 36 for transporting the dried granulated material that sends the colored dried granulated material to the packaging device 35 is provided. The bottom 26 of the hot air dryer 20 is formed with a coating substance return pipe 27 connected to the spraying device bottom 23, and the lower part of the sieve crushed in the drying process of the heating dryer 20 is used as coating powder. Is sent to the spray device 19 and sprayed from the spray nozzle 22,
It is used again for coating granules.

Since the apparatus of this example is configured as described above, first, the flow path switching device 7 is operated to introduce the coffee extraction liquid extraction residue from the raw material tank 2 into the stirring device 9, and then the flow path switching device 7, the coloring substance is introduced from the raw material tank 4 into the stirring device 9, and the flow switching device 7 is further switched to introduce the compounded substance from the raw material tank 6 into the stirring device 9, Stirring is performed by the stirring device 9. The coffee extract liquid extraction residue formulation into which the coloring substance and the blending substance are stirred and blended exhibits a color such as white, yellow, green, or blue, depending on the color of the coloring substance.

When the coloring and blending step is completed, the lower opening / closing port 12 of the stirring device 7 is opened, and the colored and blended coffee extract extraction residue formulation is put into the hopper 14. The colored and mixed coffee extract extraction residue composition placed in the hopper 14 is placed in the hopper 16 of the granulator 15 by the belt conveyor 13 and granulated. The colored granules of the granulated coffee extract residue are sent by a net conveyor 18 to a spray device 19 for spraying the coating material thereon, and the coating material is sprayed from a spray nozzle 22.

The colored granules of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue to which the coating substance has been applied are sent to the disk dryer 20 by the net conveyor 18 and dried. The colored dried granulated product of the dried coffee extract liquid extraction residue having a particle size of 1 mm or more is sent to the packaging device 35 by the conveyor 36, and becomes the animal excrement disposal material.

In the animal excrement disposal material manufacturing apparatus of the present example, the granulator 15 is a dehydration granulator capable of performing dehydration,
The water to be dehydrated flows into the drain pipe 37 and is purified by the water purification device 38.

Example 1. An extraction residue obtained by adding water to a ground roasted coffee bean to extract a coffee extract, that is, coffee grounds, having a water content of 10% by weight
It dried with the hot air dryer until it became below. 1,000 g of the extracted residue of the dried coffee extract obtained by drying, 50 g of sodium chloride, 20 g of polyvinyl alcohol, 250 g of paper powder and 800 ml of water were mixed in a mixer. The mixture was put into an extrusion section of an extrusion granulation apparatus, extruded through a screen having a plurality of openings having a diameter of 6 mm, and appropriately cut with a chopper to perform granulation. The granulated product was dried with a hot air drier until the water content became 10% or less, and pellets mainly having a diameter of 5 mm and a length of 10 mm were obtained. The pellets were collected and used as cat litter sand.

In the room, this cat's toilet sand is
50 ml of a 20-fold diluted aqueous ammonia was added, but the water absorption and deodorization were very good, and no ammonia smell was felt in the room.

The cat litter was laid on the cat litter with a thickness of 3 cm. The cat used the litter as usual, and there was no problem in using the litter.

After the cat used it for excretion, the portion of the cat toilet sand that the cat excreted could be easily removed.
Moreover, the cat litter of the present example had water absorption and deodorization properties, and was able to avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

In addition, the cat toilet sand of this example was flushed into a flush toilet after use, but there was no problem.

Example 2. 1,000 g of the residue of the dried coffee extract obtained in Example 1,
10 g of benzoic acid, 50 g of super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd., 500 g of paper powder and 850 ml of water were put into a mixer and mixed. The mixture was put into an extrusion section of an extrusion granulation apparatus, extruded through a screen having a plurality of openings having a diameter of 6 mm, and appropriately cut with a chopper to granulate. The granules were dried with a hot-air dryer until the moisture content of the pellets became 10% to obtain pellets mainly having a diameter of 5 mm and a length of 10 mm. The pellets were collected and used as cat litter sand.

In the room, this cat's toilet sand is
50 ml of 20 times diluted ammonia water was added, but it had strong water absorption and deodorizing properties, and did not feel the smell of ammonia in the room.

The cat litter was laid on the cat litter with a thickness of 3 cm. The cat used the litter as usual, and there was no problem in using the litter.

After the cat used it for excretion, the part of the cat's toilet sand that the cat excreted could be easily extruded. Moreover, the cat litter of the present example was excellent in water absorbency and deodorization, and could avoid generation of an unpleasant odor indoors.

In addition, the cat toilet sand of this example was flushed into a flush toilet after use, but there was no problem.

Example 3. 1,000 g of dried coffee extract residue obtained in Example 1,
50 g of sodium chloride, 10 g of super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Corporation, polyvinyl alcohol
10 g and 1000 ml of water were mixed in a mixer. The mixture was put into an extrusion section of an extrusion granulation apparatus, extruded through a screen having a plurality of openings having a diameter of 6 mm, and appropriately cut with a chopper to granulate. The granulated material is sprayed with a powder composition in which a superabsorbent resin, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium chloride, and flour are mixed, and the granulated material is dried with a hot air drier, and has a diameter of about 5 mm to 5.5 mm and a length of about 5 mm to 5.5 mm. Pellets of about 10-12 mm were obtained. The pellets were collected and used as cat litter sand.

In the room, this cat's toilet sand is
50 ml of 20 times diluted ammonia water was added, but it had strong water absorption and deodorizing properties, and did not feel the smell of ammonia in the room.

The cat litter was laid on the cat litter with a thickness of 3 cm. The cat used the litter as usual, and there was no problem in using the litter.

After the cat used it for excretion, the cat's toilet sand was easily removed because the excreted portion of the cat was in a lump. Moreover, it is excellent in water absorption and deodorization, and can prevent generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

In addition, the cat toilet sand of this example was flushed into a flush toilet after use, but there was no problem.

Example 4. 1,000 g of the extracted residue of the dried coffee extract obtained in Example 1,
Sodium chloride 150 g, polyvinyl alcohol 50 g, paper powder 2
00g and 1000ml of water were mixed in a mixer. The mixture was put into an extrusion section of an extrusion granulation apparatus, extruded through a screen having a plurality of openings having a diameter of 6 mm, and appropriately cut with a chopper to granulate. The granulated material is sprayed with a powder composition in which a superabsorbent resin, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium chloride, and flour are mixed, and the granulated material is dried with a hot air drier, and has a diameter of about 5 mm to 5.5 mm and a length of about 5 mm to 5.5 mm. Pellets of about 10-12 mm were obtained. The pellets were collected and used as sand for cat trays.

In the room, this cat's toilet sand is
50 ml of 20 times diluted ammonia water was added, but it had strong water absorption and deodorizing properties, and did not feel the smell of ammonia in the room.

The cat litter was laid on the cat litter with a thickness of 3 cm. The cat used the litter as usual, and there was no problem in using the litter.

After the cat used it for excretion, the cat's toilet sand was easily removed because the excreted portion of the cat was in a lump. Moreover, it is excellent in water absorption and deodorization, and can avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

In addition, the cat toilet sand of this example was flushed into a flush toilet after use, but there was no problem.

Example 5. 1,000 g of dried coffee extract residue obtained in Example 1,
100 g of sodium chloride, 50 g of polyvinyl alcohol, 50 g of super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd., 300 g of paper powder and 1000 ml of water were mixed in a mixer. Put the mixture into the extrusion section of the extrusion granulator,
The mixture was extruded through a screen having a plurality of 6 mm openings, and was appropriately cut with a chopper and granulated. The pellets were dried with a hot air drier until the water content became 10% or less, and pellets mainly having a diameter of 5 mm and a length of 10 mm were obtained. The pellets were collected and used as cat litter sand.

In the room, this cat's toilet sand is
50 ml of a 20-fold diluted aqueous ammonia was added, but the water absorption and deodorization were very good, and no ammonia smell was felt in the room.

The cat litter was laid on the cat litter with a thickness of 3 cm. The cat used the litter as usual, and there was no problem in using the litter.

After the cat used it for excretion, the portion of the cat toilet sand that the cat excreted could be easily removed.
Moreover, the cat litter of the present example had water absorption and deodorization properties, and was able to avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

In addition, the cat toilet sand of this example was flushed into a flush toilet after use, but there was no problem.

Example 6. 1,000 g of dried coffee extract residue obtained in Example 1,
10 g of benzoic acid, 20 g of super-absorbent resin Himasub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd., 20 g of polyvinyl alcohol,
1000 g of pulp sludge (moisture 60%) was put into a mixer and mixed. The mixture was placed in the extrusion section of an extrusion granulator and extruded through a screen having a plurality of openings having a diameter of 6 mm,
The mixture was appropriately cut with a chopper and granulated. The granules are dried on the pellets with a hot air dryer until the water content is 10% or less.
Mainly, pellets having a diameter of 5 mm and a length of 10 mm were obtained. The pellets were collected and used as cat litter sand.

In the room, this cat's toilet sand is
50 ml of a 20-fold diluted aqueous ammonia was added, but the water absorption and deodorization were very good, and no ammonia smell was felt in the room. Water absorption was obtained at least three times the weight.

The cat litter was laid on the cat litter with a thickness of 3 cm. The cat used the litter as usual, and there was no problem in using the litter.

After the cat used it for excretion, the portion of the cat toilet sand that the cat excreted could be easily removed.
Moreover, the cat litter of the present example was excellent in water absorbency and deodorization, and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

In addition, the cat toilet sand of this example was flushed into a flush toilet after use, but there was no problem.

In this example, 400 g of pulp and 600 g of water were used instead of 1000 g of pulp sludge, but almost the same results were obtained.

Example 7. An extraction residue obtained by adding water to roasted coffee beans and extracting coffee, that is, 2,250 g of a coffee extract extraction residue having a water content of 60%, is put into a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract extraction residue. And then, as a coloring substance, calcium carbonate
225 g is put into the coloring material supply raw material tank 4, and, next to the coloring material, 225 g of flour, 9 g of polyvinyl alcohol and 45 g of sodium chloride are put into the mixing material supply raw material tank 6.

When the raw materials are put into the respective raw material tanks, the flow paths of the flow path switching device 7 are switched, and the flow paths of the flow path switching device 7 are
First, the dried coffee extract liquid extraction residue supply raw material tank 2 is communicated, and the vacuum device 10 is operated.
The suction residue of the dried coffee extract is sucked into the stirring device 9. When the dry coffee extract extraction residue is sucked into the stirring device 9 from the dry coffee extract residue supply raw material tank 2, the flow channel of the flow channel switching device 7 is switched, and the flow of the flow channel switching device 7 is changed. The passage is communicated with the coloring material supply raw material tank 4, and a vacuum device is operated. By the vacuum pressure, the coloring substance calcium carbonate is sucked into the stirring device 9 from the coloring material supply raw material tank 4. . When the coloring substance calcium carbonate is introduced from the colorant supply raw material tank 4 into the stirring device 9, the flow path of the flow path switching device 7 is switched so as to communicate with the compounded substance supply raw material tank 4, and a vacuum device is provided. Is operated, and the flour and polyvinyl alcohol of the compounding substance and sodium chloride of the bactericidal substance are sucked into the stirring device 9 from the compounding material supply raw material tank 4 by the vacuum pressure.

When the paper powder and corn starch of the compounding substance were introduced into the mixing apparatus 9 from the compounding material supply raw material tank 4, the stirring apparatus 9 was operated to operate the colorant calcium carbonate and the compounding substance flour, polyvinyl alcohol, and chloride. Stir and mix the sodium.

The extraction residue of the coffee extract containing calcium carbonate, flour, polyvinyl alcohol and sodium chloride is in the form of a white spot, and the lower opening / closing opening 12 of the stirring device 9 is opened to extract the white extract of the coffee extract. The residue formulation is placed in hopper 14. The white-colored coffee extract extraction residue formulation contained in the hopper 14 is:
It was put into the hopper 16 of the granulating device 15 by the belt conveyor 13 to form a thin cylindrical white spot-like granulated material having a diameter of 6.4 mm and a length of 12.5 mm.

The granulated material of the granulated coffee extract extraction residue formulation is sent to a spraying device 19 by a net conveyor 18,
From the spray nozzle 22, a coating material of 20 g of calcium carbonate, 14 g of super water absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd., and 1.5 g of polyvinyl alcohol was sprayed.

The white colored granules of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue to which the coating substance was applied were sent to the disk dryer 20 by the net conveyor 18 and dried. Dried coffee extract liquid extraction residue white dried granules having a particle size of 1 mm or more are separated and removed by the conveyor 36, mainly,
Cat litter of 5 mm in diameter and 10 mm in length was obtained.

In a room, 50 g of ammonia water diluted to 20 times the temperature of 35 ° C. was added to 100 g of sand for the toilet of the cat, but the water absorption and deodorizing properties were very good, and no smell of ammonia was felt in the room. Was.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet could be easily removed from the part excreted by the cat.
Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

Example 8 2,000 g of a coffee extract extraction residue having a water content of 60% was placed in a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract extraction residue, and then 200 g of calcium carbonate as a coloring substance was placed in a raw material tank 4 for supplying a coloring material. Following this, as a compounding substance,
200g tea shell, high water absorption resin made by Hymo Co., Ltd.
50 g of 500 (registered trademark) and 500 g of starch paste are put into a raw material tank 6 for supplying a compounding substance, and thereafter, as in the case of Example 7, a coffee extract extraction residue, calcium carbonate as a coloring substance and a compounding substance are placed in a stirring device 9. Tea shell, high water-absorbent resin Hymosub 50
0 (registered trademark) and starch paste to prepare a coffee extract extraction residue formulation, which is sent to a granulator and granulated,
A thin columnar white patchy granule having a diameter of 6.4 mm and a length of 12.5 mm was formed.

The granulated material of the granulated coffee extract extraction residue formulation is sent to a spraying device 19 by a net conveyor 18,
From the spray nozzle 22, 37 g of calcium carbonate, 13 g of the superabsorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark), and 2.6 g of polyvinyl alcohol were sprayed.

The white colored granules of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue to which the coating substance was applied were sent to the disk dryer 20 by the net conveyor 18 and dried. The dried coffee extract liquid extraction residue white dried granulated material having a particle size of 1 mm or more is separated and taken out by the conveyor 36.
Cat litter of 5 mm in diameter and 10 mm in length was obtained.

In a room, 50 g of ammonia water diluted to 20 times the temperature of 35 ° C. was added to 100 g of sand for the toilet of the cat, but the water absorption and deodorizing properties were very good, and no smell of ammonia was felt in the room. Was.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet could be easily removed from the part excreted by the cat.
Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

Example 9. 2,250 g of a coffee extract extraction residue having a water content of 60% is placed in a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract extraction residue, and then 250 g of calcium carbonate as a coloring substance is placed in a coloring material supply raw material tank 4, Following this, as a compounding substance,
100 g of tea husks and 500 g of starch paste are put into a raw material tank 6 for supplying a compounding substance, and thereafter, in the same manner as in Example 7, a stirring device 9 is used to extract a coffee extract extraction residue, calcium carbonate as a coloring substance, and tea husks with a mixing substance. A starch paste was added to produce a coffee extract extraction residue formulation, which was sent to a granulator and granulated to form a thin columnar granule having a diameter of 6.4 mm and a length of 12.5 mm.

The granulated material of the granulated coffee extract extraction residue formulation is sent to a spraying device 19 by a net conveyor 18,
From the spray nozzle 22, 23 g of calcium carbonate, 16 g of the superabsorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) and 2 g of polyvinyl alcohol were sprayed.

The white colored granules of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue to which the coating substance was applied were sent to the disk dryer 20 by the net conveyor 18 and dried. The dried coffee extract liquid extraction residue white dried granulated material having a particle size of 1 mm or more is separated and taken out by the conveyor 36.
Cat litter of 5 mm in diameter and 10 mm in length was obtained. In a room, 50 g of ammonia water diluted to 20 times the temperature of 35 ° C. was added to 100 g of sand for the toilet of the cat, but the water absorption and deodorizing properties were very good, and no smell of ammonia was felt in the room. Was.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet could be easily removed from the part excreted by the cat.
Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

Example 10 2,675 g of a coffee extract extraction residue having a water content of 60% was placed in a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract extraction residue, and then 375 g of calcium carbonate as a coloring substance was placed in a colorant supply raw material tank 4. Following this, as a compounding substance,
Raw material tank 6 for supplying compounded substance containing 750 g of tea husks, 75 g of polyvinyl alcohol, 80 g of super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Himo Co., Ltd., 80 g of flour, and 20 g of benzoic acid
Then, in the same manner as in Example 7, the stirring device 9 was used to add the coffee extract extraction residue, the coloring substance calcium carbonate and the blended substance tea husk, polyvinyl alcohol, superabsorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark), flour Then, benzoic acid and benzoic acid were added to produce a coffee extract liquid extraction residue composition, which was sent to a granulator and granulated to form a thin columnar granule having a diameter of 6.4 mm and a length of 12.5 mm.

The granulated product of the granulated coffee extract liquid extract residue mixture is sent to a first spraying device 19 by a net conveyor 18, and from a first spraying nozzle 22, 30 g of calcium carbonate and the highly water-absorbent resin Hymosub A coating mixture of 22 g of 500® and 2.7 g of polyvinyl alcohol was sprayed. Further, it is then sent to a second spraying device (not shown), and from a second spraying nozzle (not shown), 40 g of calcium carbonate, 14 g of the highly water-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) and polyvinyl alcohol 2.9 g of the coating mixture was sprayed.

The white colored granules of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue to which the coating mixture was adhered were sent to the disk dryer 20 by the net conveyor 18 and dried. The dried coffee extract liquid extract residue is separated from white dried granules having a particle size of 1 mm or more and removed by the conveyor 36 to obtain mainly cat litter sand of 5 mm in diameter and 10 mm in length. Was done.

In a room, 50 g of ammonia water diluted to 20 times the temperature of 35 ° C. was added to 100 g of sand for the toilet of the cat, but the water absorption and deodorizing properties were very good, and no smell of ammonia was felt in the room. Was.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet could be easily removed from the part excreted by the cat.
Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

In each of the embodiments of the present invention shown in Examples 7 to 9, the coating substance is applied by one spraying, but in these cases, two or three more sprayings are performed. Can apply the coating substance. In this case, the coating may be repeated again with the same blending of the coating substance as in the first spraying, but the coloring effect can be enhanced by increasing the ratio of the coloring substance to that in the first spraying. However, when the effect of applying the coloring substance is enhanced, the ratio of the adhesive substance in the second spray can be increased as compared with the case of the first spray.

Example 11. 2,675 g of a coffee extract extraction residue having a water content of 60% was placed in a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract extraction residue, and then 120 g of calcium carbonate as a coloring substance was placed in a coloring material supply raw material tank 4. Following this, as a compounding substance,
Tea husk 150g, polyvinyl alcohol 15g, constarch 180
g, 60 g of super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark), 360 g of paper powder and 5 g of benzoic acid manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd. are placed in the raw material tank 6 for supplying the compounded substance. , Coffee extract extract residue, coloring substance calcium carbonate and blended material tea husk, polyvinyl alcohol, corn starch, superabsorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark), paper powder and benzoic acid, and mix the coffee extract extract residue A product was produced and sent to a granulator to granulate to form a thin columnar white spot-like granulated product having a diameter of 6.4 mm and a length of 12.5 mm.

The granulated coffee extract liquid extract residue mixture is sent to a first spraying device 19 by a net conveyor 18, and from a first spraying nozzle 22, 20 g of calcium carbonate and the high water-absorbent resin A coating mixture of 15 g of 500® and 6 g of polyvinyl alcohol was sprayed. Subsequently, it was sent to a second spraying device (not shown), and 66 g of paper powder of the coating substance was sprayed from a second spraying nozzle (not shown).

The white colored granules of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue to which the coating substance was applied were sent to the disk dryer 20 by the net conveyor 18 and dried. The dried coffee extract liquid extraction residue white dried granulated material having a particle size of 1 mm or more is separated and taken out by the conveyor 36.
Cat litter of 5 mm in diameter and 10 mm in length was obtained.

In a room, 50 g of ammonia water diluted to 20 times the temperature of 35 ° C. was added to 100 g of sand for the toilet of the cat, but the water absorption and deodorizing properties were very good, and no smell of ammonia was felt in the room. Was.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet could be easily removed from the part excreted by the cat.
Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

Example 12. 2,675 g of a coffee extract liquid extraction residue having a water content of 60% is placed in a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract liquid, and then 360 g of paper powder as a coloring substance is placed in a coloring material supply raw material tank 4. Then, as a compounding substance, 150 g of tea leaves,
20 g of Poval, 180 g of constarch, 90 g of super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd., and 10 g of benzoic acid are put into the raw material tank 6 for supplying the compounded substance.
As in the case of Example 7, the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, the paper powder of the coloring substance and the tea husk, poval, corn starch, superabsorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) and benzoic acid were put into the stirring device 9 as in Example 7. , To produce a coffee extract extraction residue formulation, which is sent to a granulator and granulated,
A thin columnar white patchy granule of 6.4 mm in length and 12.5 mm in length was formed.

The granulated coffee extract liquid extract residue mixture is sent to the first spraying device 19 by the net conveyor 18, and from the first spraying nozzle 22, the mixed material for coating poval and paper powder is discharged. Sprayed. Subsequently, it was sent to a second spraying device (not shown), and paper powder of the coating substance was sprayed from a second spraying nozzle (not shown). After drying, in this example, a 1% BTB solution of urine pH indicator was applied and dried.

The white colored granules of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue to which the coating substance was applied were sent to the disk dryer 20 by the net conveyor 18 and dried. Colored dried granulated material of the dried coffee extract liquid extraction residue having a particle size of 1 mm or more is separated and taken out by the conveyor 36.
Cat litter of 5 mm in diameter and 10 mm in length was obtained.

In a room, 50 g of ammonia water diluted to 20 times the temperature of 35 ° C. was added to 100 g of sand for the toilet of the cat, but the water absorption and deodorizing properties were very good, and no smell of ammonia was felt in the room. Was.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet could be easily removed from the part excreted by the cat.
Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

Example 13. 32.5 kg of extraction residue of coffee extract having a water content of 55% and water 15
kg into the raw material tank 2 for supplying the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, and then, as a coloring substance, 10 kg of diaper and napkin waste paper powder into the coloring material supplying raw material tank 4, and then, as a compounding substance, 1.5 kg of super water absorbent resin Hymosab 500 (registered trademark) and benzoic acid 2.
5 g is placed in the raw material tank 6 for supplying the compounded substance, and thereafter, similarly to the case of Example 7, the stirring device 9 is used to extract the hydrated coffee extract, the paper powder of the colored substance, and the highly water-absorbent resin Hymosub of the compounded substance. 500 (registered trademark) and benzoic acid were added to produce a coffee extract extraction residue formulation, which was sent to a meat chopper having a diameter of 6.0 mm and a plate thickness of 30 mm, granulated, and formed into a small cylindrical white spot-like. A granulate was formed.

The granulated product of the granulated coffee extract liquid extract residue mixture is sent to the first spraying device 19 by the net conveyor 18, and from the first spraying nozzle 22, powdered paper powder close to 3% by weight powder is converted. Sprayed (weight ratio of paper powder on the surface is 3 ~
5%). Excess deposits were separated by a sieving apparatus from the granulated product sprayed with the powdered paper powder, and then a 1% to 10% diluted solution of polyvinyl alcohol was sprayed (the weight ratio of the paper powder on the surface to which the powder was attached). 3-5%). The granulated material sprayed with polyvinyl alcohol is supplied to a subsequent second spraying device (not shown).
From the second spray nozzle (not shown),
A powdered paper powder close to 5% by weight powder was sprayed. 2
The granulated material to which the powdered paper powder was sprayed the second time was filtered off excess deposits by a sieving device, then sprayed with a 0.1 to 0.02% diluted solution of polyvinyl alcohol, and then sent to a hot air dryer. It was hot-air dried at a temperature of 100 DEG C. for 40 to 50 minutes and dried to a moisture content of 5 to 7%. The dried granulated material of the dried coffee extract extract residue colored white is 1 m.
Particles having a particle size of m or more were separated and removed by the conveyor 36, and 30.5 kg of cat litter mainly having a diameter of 6 mm and a length of 7 mm was obtained.

In the room, the cat litter 50 g absorbed 130 g of simulated urine at room temperature, had very good water absorption and deodorizing properties, and did not feel the smell of ammonia in the room.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet could be easily removed from the part excreted by the cat.
Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

Example 14. 32.5 kg of extraction residue of coffee extract having a water content of 60% and water 15
kg into the raw material tank 2 for supplying the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, and then, as a coloring substance, 10 kg of diaper and napkin waste paper powder into the coloring material supplying raw material tank 4, and then, as a compounding substance, Put 1 kg of super water absorbent resin Hymosab 500 (registered trademark), 2.5 kg of flour and 2.5 g of benzoic acid into a raw material tank 6 for supplying a compounded substance,
Hereinafter, similarly to the case of Example 7, the agitated device 9 is charged with the hydrated coffee extract extraction residue, the paper powder of the coloring substance, the superabsorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark), the flour, and the benzoic acid of the compounding substance. Then, a coffee extract liquid extraction residue formulation was produced, sent to a meat chopper having a diameter of 6.0 mm and a plate thickness of 30 mm, and granulated to form a small cylindrical white patchy granule.

The granulated material of the coffee extract liquid extract residue mixture granulated is sent to the first spraying device 19 by the net conveyor 18, and from the first spraying nozzle 22, 3 to 5% by weight of paper powder is removed. It was sprayed (3-5% by weight of paper dust on the surface). Excess deposits were separated from the granules sprayed with the paper powder by a sieving apparatus, and then a 1% to 10% diluted solution of polyvinyl alcohol was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with polyvinyl alcohol is sent to a subsequent second spraying device (not shown), and 3-5% by weight of paper powder is sprayed from a second spraying nozzle (not shown). Was. (3-5% by weight of paper powder on the surface). The granules sprayed with paper powder for the second time were separated of extra deposits by a sieving device,
A dilute solution of 1-0.002% polyvinyl alcohol was sprayed on and subsequently sent to a hot air drier, hot air dried at a temperature of 100 ° C. for 40-50 minutes and dried to a moisture of 5-7%. The dried granulated material of the dried coffee extract residue, which is colored in white, is separated into particles having a particle size of 1 mm or more, and is taken out by the conveyor 36.
32.5 kg of sand for a cat litter with a length of 7 mm and a length of 7 mm was obtained.

In the room, the cat litter 50 g absorbed 115 g of simulated urine at room temperature, had very good water absorption and deodorization properties, and did not feel ammonia smell in the room.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet could be easily removed from the part excreted by the cat.
Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

Example 15. 35 kg of coffee extract residue with 55% water content and 15 kg of water
Is placed in a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract liquid extraction residue, and then, as a compounding substance, 5 kg of beet pulp, ie, beet sugar lees, and a high water-absorbent resin Hymosub 5 manufactured by Hymo Corporation
3 kg of 100 (registered trademark) and 10 g of benzoic acid are put into the raw material tank 6 for supplying the compounded substance, and thereafter, in the same manner as in Example 7, the stirring device 9 is used to stir the hydrated coffee extract residue and beet of the compounded substance. Sugar lees, super water absorbent resin Himosab 500
(Registered trademark) and benzoic acid are added to produce a coffee extract extraction residue formulation, which is sent to a meat chopper having a diameter of 6.0 mm and a plate thickness of 30 mm, granulated, and formed into a small cylindrical white spot. Granules formed.

The granulated product of the granulated coffee extract extraction residue mixture was sent to the first spraying device 19 by the net conveyor 18, and 3% by weight of paper powder was sprayed from the first spraying nozzle 22 ( 3-5% by weight of paper powder on the surface). Excess deposits were separated from the granules sprayed with the paper powder by a sieving apparatus, and then a diluted solution of polyvinyl alcohol having a concentration of 1% to 10% was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with the polyvinyl alcohol diluted solution is sent to a subsequent second spraying device (not shown), and 5% by weight of paper powder is sprayed from a second spraying nozzle (not shown). Was. (3-5% by weight of paper powder on the surface). The granulated material sprayed with the second paper powder is separated from excess deposits by a sieving apparatus, and then a diluted solution of polyvinyl alcohol having a concentration of 0.1 to 0.002% is sprayed, followed by a hot air drier. It was sent and dried with hot air at a temperature of 100 ° C. for 40 to 50 minutes to a moisture of 5 to 7%. The dried granulated material of the dried coffee extract extract residue colored white is separated into particles having a particle size of 1 mm or more and is taken out by the conveyor 36, and is mainly a cat having a diameter of 6 mm and a length of 7 mm. 30 kg of toilet sand was obtained.

In the room, the cat litter 50 g absorbed 150 g of simulated urine at room temperature, had very good water absorption and deodorizing properties, and did not feel ammonia smell in the room.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet could be easily removed from the part excreted by the cat.
Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

Example 16. Extraction residue of coffee extract having a water content of 65% 17.5 kg and water 3.
6 kg of raw material tank for supplying coffee extract residue
, And 5 kg of paper powder as a coloring substance is placed in the coloring material supply raw material tank 4, and then, as a compounding substance, a super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd.
(Registered Trademark) 1 kg is placed in the raw material tank 6 for supplying the compounded substance, and then, as in the case of Example 7, the agitating device 9 is used to extract the hydrated coffee extract residue, the paper powder of the colored substance, and the amount of the compounded substance. A water-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) is put into the mixture to produce a coffee extract extraction residue formulation, which is sent to a meat chopper having a diameter of 6.0 mm to be granulated, and a small cylindrical white spot-like granulated product is formed. Formed.

The granulated product of the coffee extract liquid extract residue mixture granulated is sent to a first spraying device 19 by a net conveyor 18, and paper powder having a particle size of 0.5 mm or less is sprayed from a first spraying nozzle 22. Was. Excess deposits were separated from the granules sprayed with the paper powder by a sieving apparatus, and then a diluted solution of polyvinyl alcohol was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with the polyvinyl alcohol diluted solution is sent to a subsequent second spraying device (not shown), and is supplied from a second spraying nozzle (not shown) to a paper powder 90 having a particle size of 0.3 mm or less. A mixture of 10% by weight and 10% by weight of a superabsorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Corporation was sprayed. The granules sprayed with the second paper powder were separated from excess deposits by a sieving apparatus, and then sprayed with a diluted solution of polyvinyl alcohol. The granulated material sprayed with the polyvinyl alcohol diluted solution for the second time is supplied to a third spraying device (not shown).
From the third spray nozzle (not shown),
85% by weight of paper powder having a particle size of 0.1 mm or less, 5% by weight of super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd. and C
A mixture of 10% by weight of MC was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with the third paper powder is separated from excess deposits by a sieving device, then sprayed with a diluted solution of propylene glycol, and then sent to a hot-air drier and heated to 100 ° C. Hot air drying for 40 to 50 minutes at temperature and drying to 9% moisture. The dried granulated material of the dried coffee extract extract residue colored white is separated from those having a particle size of 1 mm or more, and is taken out by the conveyor 36, and is mainly 8 mm in diameter and 10 m in length.
Sand was obtained for the cat's toilet.

In the room, 300 g of this cat litter sand absorbed 600 g of a diluted ammonia-containing salt solution at 35 ° C., and had very good water absorbency and deodorizing property, and did not feel the smell of ammonia in the room.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat uses it for excretion, the sand for the cat's toilet will be washed away to a small extent due to the fine particles of the paper dust added to the surface of the cat's excreted part.
Since the CMC and the superabsorbent resin acted to bind and solidify the particles of the excrement disposal material, they could be easily taken out. Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

Example 17. 15 kg of extraction residue of coffee extract having a water content of 60% and 1.5 k of water
g into a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract liquid extraction residue, and then, as a coloring substance, 6 kg of paper powder into a raw material tank 4 for supplying a coloring material.
1 kg of super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd., 5 kg of tea husks having a water content of 80%, and 10 g of benzoic acid are placed in a raw material tank 6 for supplying a compounded substance, and then stirred as in Example 7 The coffee extract extract residue containing water, the paper powder of the coloring substance and the superabsorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark), tea husk and benzoic acid of the compound substance are put into the device 9 to produce a coffee extract extract residue compound. This was sent to a meat chopper having a diameter of 6.0 mm, and was granulated to form a small columnar white patchy granule.

The granulated product of the coffee extract liquid extract residue mixture granulated is sent to a first spraying device 19 by a net conveyor 18, and paper powder having a particle size of 0.5 mm or less is sprayed from a first spraying nozzle 22. Was. Excess deposits were separated from the granules sprayed with the paper powder by a sieving apparatus, and then water was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with water is sent to a subsequent second spraying device (not shown), and from a second spraying nozzle (not shown), 90% by weight of paper powder having a particle size of 0.3 mm or less and Hymosub 500 (registered trademark), a highly water-absorbent resin manufactured by Hymo Corporation
0% by weight of the mixture was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with the second paper powder is separated from excess deposits by a sieving device,
Then water was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with water for the second time is sent to the subsequent third spraying device (not shown), and the particle size is reduced from the third spraying nozzle (not shown).
A mixture of 85% by weight of paper powder having a size of 0.1 mm or less, 5% by weight of Hymosub 500 (registered trademark), a superabsorbent resin manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd., and 10% by weight of CMC was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with the third paper powder is separated from excess deposits by a sieving device, then sprayed with a diluted solution of propylene glycol, and then sent to a hot-air drier and heated to 100 ° C. At 40 ° C. for 40 to 50 minutes and dried to 9% moisture. White dried granules of the dried coffee extract extract residue, having a particle size of 1 mm or more, are separated and taken out by the conveyor 36, mainly for sand for cat toilets of 8 mm in diameter and 10 m in length. Obtained.

In the room, 300 g of this cat litter sand absorbed 600 g of a diluted ammonia-containing salt solution at 35 ° C., and had very good water absorbency and deodorizing property, and did not feel the smell of ammonia in the room.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the sand for toilet of the cat was easily solidified in a uniform state, blocked, and easily taken out, although the surface of the excreted portion did not stick. Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors. Moreover, it has excellent deodorizing properties,
The generation of unpleasant odors indoors was avoided.

Example 18. 15 kg of extraction residue of coffee extract having a water content of 60% and 3 kg of water
Into a raw material tank 2 for supplying a coffee extract liquid extraction residue, and then, as a coloring substance, 5 kg of paper powder into a raw material tank 4 for supplying a coloring material. 1 kg of the water-soluble resin Hymosab 500 (registered trademark) and 5 kg of wood powder of hiba wood are put into the raw material tank 6 for supplying the compounded substance, and thereafter, as in the case of Example 7, the stirring device 9 is used.
, A hydrated coffee extract extraction residue, a paper powder of a coloring substance, a superabsorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) and a wood powder of a compounding substance, and a coffee extract extraction residue composition is produced. The mixture was fed to a meat chopper having a diameter of 6.0 mm, and was granulated to form small columnar white patchy granules.

The granulated product of the granulated coffee extract liquid extract residue mixture was sent to a first spraying device 19 by a net conveyor 18, and paper dust having a particle size of 05 mm or less was sprayed from a first spraying nozzle 22. . Excess deposits were separated from the granules sprayed with the paper powder by a sieving apparatus, and then water was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with water is sent to a subsequent second spraying device (not shown) and a second spraying nozzle (not shown)
Was sprayed with a mixture of 90% by weight of paper powder having a particle size of 0.3 mm or less and 10% by weight of a high water-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Corporation. The granules to which the paper powder was sprayed for the second time were separated from excess deposits by a sieving apparatus, and then water was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with water for the second time is sent to a subsequent third spraying device (not shown),
Particle size 0.1 mm from the third spray nozzle (not shown)
A mixture of 85% by weight of the following paper powder, 5% by weight of a super-absorbent resin Hymosub 500 (registered trademark) manufactured by Hymo Co., Ltd., and 10% by weight of CMC was sprayed. The granulated material sprayed with the third paper powder is separated from excess deposits by a sieving device, then sprayed with a dilute solution of propylene glycol, and then sent to a hot air drier to a temperature of 100 ° C. For 40 to 50 minutes with hot air and 9% moisture. The dried granules of white color of the dried coffee extract residue are 1 mm.
The particles having the above particle diameters were separated and taken out by the conveyor 36 to obtain cat toilet sand having a diameter of 8 mm and a length of 10 m.

In the room, 300 g of this cat litter sand absorbed 600 g of a diluted ammonia-containing salt solution at 35 ° C., and had very good water absorbency and deodorizing property, and did not feel the smell of ammonia in the room.

The sand for this cat toilet was clean and white as a whole, and it was used by laying it on the cat toilet with a thickness of 3 cm, but the cat used it as a toilet as usual. There was no problem in use.

After the cat used for excretion, the litter of the cat was easily solidified in a uniform state, blocked, and easily taken out, although the excreted portion of the cat did not stick to the surface. Moreover, it was excellent in deodorizing property and could avoid generation of unpleasant odor indoors.

In the above example, the white coloring substance is mainly used, but a coloring substance having a color other than white can be used alone or in an appropriate mixture instead of the white substance.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention relates to an animal excrement disposal material, which mainly contains coffee extract liquid extraction residue of roasted coffee beans and is formed into particles having a particle size of 1 mm or more. The coffee extract extraction residue that has been treated as a raw material can be effectively used, and since the coffee extract extraction residue used as a raw material is a combustible material, the excrement disposal material after use is inflammable. The waste can be easily incinerated, and the waste can be easily treated as compared with the conventional excrement disposal material.

In the present invention, since the animal excrement disposal material contains dried particles of a coffee extract liquid extraction residue of roasted coffee beans whose surface is colored with a coloring substance, the conventional animal excrement disposal material To match the color of the place of use,
It is possible to select excrement disposal materials of various colors, that is, appropriate colors, and it is possible to maintain the harmony of indoor colors as well as the hygienic atmosphere.

Moreover, since the coffee extract liquid extraction residue itself has an adsorbing ability, it is easier to use the urinalysis indicator and to understand the health condition of the animal as compared with the conventional animal excrement disposal material. .

The present invention is effective as a material for treating animal excrement, such as extraction residue of coffee extract, tea husk, that is, tea husk, wood flour and beet sugar residue, which have been conventionally regarded as waste and whose treatment has been a problem. In addition, since it is mainly composed of combustibles, disposal is easy.

According to the present invention, a colored substance is attached to the surface of the dried residue of the roasted coffee beans, that is, the dried extract particles of the coffee extract, and used as an animal excrement disposal material. The amount of coloring agent used is smaller than that of the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, and the excrement disposal material after use can be easily incinerated as flammable waste. And waste disposal is easy.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the present invention relates to the problem of disposal of coffee extract liquid extraction residue and tea husks compared to conventional animal waste disposal materials, and the conventional waste disposal of animal waste. It solves the problems of non-combustible disposal of materials at once, and is significant in terms of effective use of resources, reduction of costs for manufacturing coffee drinks and tea, and reduction of environmental waste treatment. It is something.

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(57) [Claims] 1. An animal excrement disposal material characterized in that it is a dried granulated product having a particle size of 1 mm or more, mainly containing a coffee extract extraction residue of roasted coffee beans. 2. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 1, wherein the dried granulated material contains a smaller amount of a compounding substance than a residue extracted from a coffee extract of roasted coffee beans. . 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the dried granulated product contains a smaller amount of the compounding substance and a substance having a bactericidal action than the coffee extract liquid extraction residue of the roasted coffee beans. An animal excrement disposal material as described in the above. 4. The dry granulated product according to claim 1, wherein the amount of the compounded substance, the substance having a bactericidal action, and the coloring substance are smaller than those of the extracted residue of the coffee extract of the roasted coffee beans. 2. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 1. 5. The animal granule according to claim 1, wherein the dried granulated product contains a residue obtained by extracting a coffee extract of roasted coffee beans in an amount of 30% by weight or more. Excrement treatment material. 6. The animal germ according to claim 4, wherein the dried granulated product contains a residue obtained by extracting a coffee extract of roasted coffee beans in an amount of 50% by weight or more. Excrement treatment material. 7. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 1, wherein the moisture content of the dried granulated material is 10% by weight or less. 8. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 2, wherein the content of the compounded substance is 10% by weight or less. 9. The compounded substance is paper powder, papermaking pulp, pulp waste containing activated carbon, tea husk, pulp sludge, papermaking sludge, polyvinyl alcohol, flour, okara, corn starch, carboxymethylcellulose, gelatin, superabsorbent resin, vinyl 3. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 2, which is an ester, starch, carboxymethylcellulose, bentonite or zeolite, or a mixture of two or more thereof. 10. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 3, wherein the substance having a bactericidal action is a bactericide, a fungicide and / or a preservative. 11. The substance having a bactericidal action is benzoic acid or a salt thereof, sorbic acid or a salt thereof, calcium propionate, sodium hypochlorite or salt, or a mixture of two or more thereof. Range 3
Item 14. The animal excrement disposal material according to Item. 12. A colored dry granulation mainly comprising a coffee extract extraction residue of roasted coffee beans, having a particle size of 1 mm or more, and having at least a part of its surface coated with a coloring substance. An animal excrement disposal material characterized by being a material. 13. The colored dried granule having a core portion containing a coffee extract extract residue of roasted coffee beans and a compounding substance in a smaller amount than the extract residue. Item 12. The animal excrement disposal material according to Item 12. 14. The colored dried granulated product has a core portion containing a residue extracted from a coffee extract of roasted coffee beans and a compounding substance and a substance having a bactericidal action, respectively, which are smaller than the extraction residue. 12. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 11, wherein: 15. A core part comprising a colored dried granulated product containing a coffee extract extract residue of roasted coffee beans and a compounding substance, a bactericidal substance and a coloring substance in a smaller amount than the extraction residue, respectively. 12. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 11, comprising: 16. The coloring substances are paper powder, calcium carbonate, titanium oxide and synthetic pearl as white pigments and dyes, and carbon, eriochrome black T, amino black 10B and chlorsol as black pigments and dyes. Black BH, as blue pigments and dyes, cyanine blue, azo blue and patent blue, as green pigments and dyes, cyanine green and emerald green, as yellow pigments and dyes, azo yellow, acid yellow and 14. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 13, which is Hansa Yellow. 17. The method according to claim 11, wherein the colored dried granulated product contains a residue obtained by extracting a coffee extract of roasted coffee beans in an amount of 30% by weight or more. Animal excrement disposal material. 18. The method according to claim 15, wherein the colored dried granules contain at least 50% by weight of an extract residue of a coffee extract of roasted coffee beans. Animal excrement disposal material. 19. The colored dried granulated product having a water content of 10
12. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 11, wherein the amount is not more than% by weight. 20. The colored dried granulated product comprises 10
13. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 12, which is contained in an amount of not more than% by weight. 21. The compounding substance is paper powder, papermaking pulp, pulp waste containing activated carbon, tea husk, pulp sludge, papermaking sludge, polyvinyl alcohol, flour, corn starch,
13. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 12, wherein the material is carboxymethylcellulose, gelatin, superabsorbent resin, vinyl ester starch, carboxymethylcellulose, bentonite, zeolite, or a mixture of two or more thereof. . 22. The animal excrement disposal material according to claim 13, wherein the substance having a bactericidal action is a bactericide, a fungicide and / or a preservative. 23. The substance having a bactericidal action is benzoic acid or a salt thereof, sorbic acid or a salt thereof, calcium propionate, sodium hypochlorite or salt, or a mixture of two or more thereof. Range 13
Item 14. The animal excrement disposal material according to Item. 24. A method for blending a coffee extract extract residue of roasted coffee beans with a smaller amount of a compounding substance than the coffee extract extract residue, granulating the mixture, and granulating the coffee extract extract residue mainly containing the coffee extract extract residue. Form granules, and the water content of the granules
A method for producing an animal excrement disposal material, comprising drying the granulated material until the amount becomes 10% by weight or less. 25. A compound extract and a substance having a bactericidal action, which are respectively smaller than the coffee extract extract residue, are added to the coffee extract extract residue of the roasted coffee beans, and the extract residue is granulated. Mainly forming granules containing,
A method for producing an animal excrement disposal material, comprising drying the granules until the water content of the granules becomes 10% by weight or less. 26. A compound extract, a substance having a bactericidal action, and a coloring substance each having a smaller amount than the coffee extract extract residue, respectively, are blended with the coffee extract extract residue of the roasted coffee beans, and the mixture is granulated. Form granules mainly containing the extraction residue, and until the water content of the granules becomes 10% by weight or less,
A method for producing an animal excrement disposal material, comprising drying the granulated product. 27. A method of blending a coffee extract extract residue of roasted coffee beans with a smaller amount of a compounding substance than the coffee extract extract residue, granulating the mixture, and granulating the coffee extract extract residue mainly containing the coffee extract extract residue. A method for producing an animal excrement disposal material, comprising forming granules, attaching a coloring substance to the surface of the formed granules, and drying. 28. The coffee extract liquid of the roasted coffee beans is mixed with a smaller amount of a compounding substance and a substance having a bactericidal action than the coffee extract liquid extraction residue, and granulated. A method for producing an animal excrement disposal material, comprising: forming a granulated substance mainly containing an extraction residue; attaching a coloring substance to the surface of the formed granulated substance; and drying. 29. A compound extract, a substance having a bactericidal action, and a coloring substance, each of which is smaller than the coffee extract extract residue, are added to the coffee extract extract residue of the roasted coffee beans, and the mixture is granulated. A method for producing an animal excrement disposal material, comprising forming a granule mainly containing a coffee extract liquid extraction residue, attaching a coloring substance to the surface of the formed granule, and drying.