WO2018179618A1 - リサイクル製品を製造する方法、リサイクル樹脂ペレット、及びリサイクルフィルム - Google Patents

リサイクル製品を製造する方法、リサイクル樹脂ペレット、及びリサイクルフィルム Download PDF

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WO2018179618A1
WO2018179618A1 PCT/JP2017/045385 JP2017045385W WO2018179618A1 WO 2018179618 A1 WO2018179618 A1 WO 2018179618A1 JP 2017045385 W JP2017045385 W JP 2017045385W WO 2018179618 A1 WO2018179618 A1 WO 2018179618A1
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孝義 小西
利夫 平岡
範朋 亀田
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  • the present invention relates to a method for producing a recycled product from components of a used absorbent article, a recycled resin pellet, and a recycled film.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a method for producing recycled pulp from used sanitary goods (absorbent articles). This method involves applying physical force to used sanitary goods in an acidic aqueous solution, etc., and breaking down used sanitary goods into pulp fibers and other materials (high water-absorbing polymers, plastic materials, etc.). And a step of separating pulp fibers from a mixture of pulp fibers and other materials, and a step of separating plastic materials from other materials.
  • the plastic material include non-woven fabric, plastic film, and rubber.
  • the plastic material can be used as a solid fuel after being processed into RPF (Refuse Paper & Plastic Fuel), for example.
  • pulp fibers recovered from a used absorbent article are regenerated into reusable recycled pulp.
  • plastic materials other than pulp fibers that is, materials such as non-woven fabrics, plastic films, and rubbers, are handled as a single unit, that is, as a mixture, without being classified by type. Therefore, although the materials and compositions are different from each other, it is difficult to effectively use the materials other than being reused as a solid fuel as a whole.
  • a plastic film used for a back sheet or the like may or may not contain a filler (inorganic filler) for imparting air permeability.
  • the content varies. In general, the higher the filler content in the resin, the lower the transparency of the film formed from the resin, and the easier the pores are formed in the film. Therefore, adjustment of the filler content in the resin is extremely important when a product is produced using the resin. Therefore, even if the plastic film can be separated, it is difficult to use a material in which the presence or absence of the filler and the content rate are unknown for an application according to the characteristics.
  • the present invention provides a method capable of manufacturing a recycled product by separating and collecting constituent members according to characteristics and reusing them according to the characteristics.
  • the method for producing a recycled product from the constituent members of the used absorbent article in the present invention is as follows. (1) From a used absorbent article comprising a top sheet, a back sheet, and an absorber containing an absorbent material, wherein at least one of the top sheet and the back sheet includes a film as a constituent member. A material separation step of separating a plurality of the used absorbent articles into at least a plurality of the films and the absorber material, and the plurality of separated films A plurality of types according to the filler content using the film separation step of separating the plurality of types into a plurality of types of recycling film according to the content of the filler, A pellet forming step of forming a recycled resin pellet.
  • the film is separated from the used absorbent article in the material separation step, and the film is separated into a plurality of types of recycling films according to the filler content in the film separation step.
  • a plurality of types of recycled resin pellets according to the filler content can be formed using a plurality of types of recycling films. That is, recycled resin pellets that are a plurality of types of recycled products having different filler contents can be obtained.
  • the recycled resin pellets not only the filler content is obvious, but the material is clear because it is formed from a film that does not contain other plastic materials such as non-woven fabric and rubber.
  • recycled products when forming recycled products using recycled resin pellets, one or more appropriate recycled resins from multiple types of recycled resin pellets with different filler contents depending on the characteristics of the recycled product to be formed, etc. Pellets can be selected.
  • the selected recycled resin pellets are combined with new resin pellets as necessary, and recycled products having desired characteristics, such as films that can be used for back sheets of absorbent articles, film bags such as garbage bags, etc. (Hereinafter also referred to as “recycled film”).
  • recycled film In other words, not only simply removing a plurality of films from a plurality of used absorbent articles, but also separating a plurality of recycling films having a plurality of types of filler content, thereby providing a plurality of types of recycled resin pellets. Can be formed.
  • a recycled product can be manufactured by selecting and using an appropriate recycled resin pellet from a plurality of types of recycled resin pellets. That is, when manufacturing recycled products from components such as plastic films of used absorbent articles, the components are separated and collected according to their characteristics, etc., and recycled according to their composition and properties. Can be manufactured.
  • the film sorting step includes the step of sorting the plurality of films into the plurality of types of recycling films based on the specific gravity difference between the plurality of films. It may be the method described in 1.
  • a film containing a large amount of filler eg, calcium carbonate
  • the plurality of films are sorted into a plurality of types of recycling films based on the specific gravity difference between the plurality of films.
  • This method is the method according to (2), wherein (3) the film separation step includes a step of separating the plurality of films into the plurality of types of recycling films by a cyclone method. Also good.
  • the films are separated by a cyclone method using a centrifugal separation method in a fluid such as air or water, a plurality of films have different specific gravities, that is, a plurality of fillers having different contents. It can be easily separated into different types of recycling films.
  • the method includes (4) a pellet selection step of selecting at least one type of recycled resin pellet from the plurality of types of recycled resin pellets based on the characteristics of the recycled film to be formed, and the selected at least one type of recycled resin pellet.
  • the method according to any one of (1) to (3), further including a recycled film forming step of forming a recycled film using recycled resin pellets.
  • the recycled resin pellet formed in the pellet forming step has a clear filler content. Therefore, in this method, recycled resin pellets having a desired filler content can be used in appropriate combination as a material for the recycled film to be formed according to the characteristics of the recycled film to be formed. Thereby, a recycled film having desired characteristics can be formed.
  • the material separation step includes a step of removing the adhesive at the joint portion with a solvent that dissolves the adhesive at the joint portion between the plurality of films and the other member (1).
  • the method according to any one of (4) to (4).
  • the adhesive at the bonding portion between the film (example: film of the back sheet) and another member (example: film of the top sheet or nonwoven fabric or absorbent material) is removed with a solvent.
  • the film and other members can be more easily separated from each other while maintaining the shape as it is. Thereby, the structural member of an absorbent article can be more easily separated according to the characteristic etc., and can be used for the use according to the characteristic etc.
  • This method may be the method according to (5), wherein (6) the step of removing the adhesive includes a step of removing the solvent by heating and drying the plurality of films. Sterilization is extremely important in the reuse of components of used absorbent articles.
  • the solvent remaining on the surface of the film is removed by evaporation, and the film is heated to a high temperature. It can be sterilized by atmosphere or hot air.
  • the weight of the film can be referred to as the weight of the film itself. Therefore, the film can be accurately separated by the specific gravity difference.
  • the material separation step includes a pretreatment step of swelling the plurality of used absorbent articles with water, and applying a physical impact to the swollen used absorbent articles, A decomposition step of decomposing the plurality of used absorbent articles into at least the plurality of films and the absorber material; and a separation step of separating the plurality of decomposed films and the absorber material.
  • the method according to any one of (1) to (6) above may be used.
  • the used absorbent article is allowed to absorb water without breaking or the like and without inactivating the superabsorbent polymer.
  • water can be absorbed with respect to a used absorbent article to an amount close to the maximum absorption amount of the used absorbent article (example: 80% by mass or more of the maximum absorption amount). That is, the used absorbent article can be brought into a very expanded state with water. As a result, a very high internal pressure is generated in the used absorbent article. Due to the internal pressure, the used absorbent article can be changed from a rolled state or a folded state when discarded in water to a flat deployed state (in addition, the used absorbent article is Usually, the excrement is discarded in a rolled state so as not to be exposed to the front side and to suppress odor).
  • the used absorbent article is very expanded, so that any part of its surface is likely to be broken. Then, in the disassembly process, the used absorbent article in a state where it is unfolded and flat and the surface is likely to tear off due to expansion is physically impacted, for example, lifted upward from the base, and dropped downward to cause the base to fall. Impact is applied by repeating the collision with the part. As a result, the used absorbent article whose surface is likely to break is subjected to further impact, so that the surface is torn (peeled) and the absorbent material inside the used absorbent article is released through the tear. Eject (jump out). Thereby, a used absorbent article can be decomposed into at least a film and an absorbent material.
  • the film substantially maintains the same shape as that of the absorbent article, that is, the original shape, except for partial cracks and the like. Therefore, the size, shape and mass of the film are clearly different from the size and shape of the absorber material compared to the case where it is broken into pieces before disassembly, so the film can be easily separated from the absorber material. can do. As a result, the constituent members of the used absorbent article can be separated from other constituent members while maintaining the same shape without breaking or the like, and these constituent members can be used for applications according to the composition and characteristics. can do.
  • the absorbent material includes a superabsorbent polymer and pulp fibers
  • the separation step is performed using an acidic aqueous solution before separating the plurality of films and the absorbent material.
  • And a step of separating The method according to (7) above.
  • the superabsorbent polymer before inactivation is in a state of high viscosity and cannot be easily separated from the film.
  • the superabsorbent polymer before separating the film and the absorbent material, the superabsorbent polymer is inactivated and the superabsorbent polymer is dehydrated.
  • the viscosity of the superabsorbent polymer can be reduced, the film can be easily separated from the superabsorbent polymer, and hence from the mixture containing pulp fibers. Therefore, the constituent members of the absorbent article can be sorted according to the composition and characteristics and used for applications according to the characteristics and the like.
  • the swollen used absorbent article is placed in a horizontal rotating drum; and the rotating drum is rotated to convert the used absorbent article into the horizontal rotating drum.
  • a physical impact is applied to a used absorbent article by using a horizontal rotating drum (eg, a rotating drum of a washing tub of a horizontal washing machine) that rotates around a virtual rotating shaft extending in the horizontal direction.
  • the used absorbent article placed on the inner surface of the rotating drum is lifted from the lower region to the upper region in the rotating drum by the rotation of the rotating drum, and lowered from the upper region to the lower region by gravity.
  • the used absorbent article can be impacted by colliding with the inner surface of the lower region.
  • the impact by such a collision can be applied stably, continuously and easily.
  • the joint part of the surface sheet (nonwoven fabric or film) and the back sheet (film) in the used absorbent article can be stably torn (peeled), and the used absorbent article can be separated from the film and the absorbent material. Can be reliably decomposed.
  • the pretreatment step absorbs the water at 70 ° C. or higher and 98 ° C. or lower into the used absorbent article by an amount of 90% by mass or more of the maximum absorption amount of the used absorbent article.
  • the adhesive that joins the film and the other member can be softened by the heat of water, and the joining force of the adhesive can be reduced. .
  • water exists reliably as a liquid by making the temperature of water into 98 degrees C or less, it can be made to be able to absorb water reliably by a used absorbent article.
  • the used absorbent article by allowing the used absorbent article to absorb water of 90% by mass or more of the maximum absorption amount of the used absorbent article, the used absorbent article is fully expanded with water. be able to. Accordingly, it is possible to more reliably generate a state in which the surface is likely to be broken due to expansion, and to generate a state in which the bonding force of the adhesive is reduced. Therefore, in the decomposition process, the joint portion between the top sheet (nonwoven fabric or film) and the back sheet (film) whose joint strength has been reduced is torn (peeled), and the absorbent material inside the used absorbent article is torn. It can be made to squirt out (jump out) through.
  • a used absorbent article can be more reliably decomposed into at least a film and an absorbent material. Further, sterilization is extremely important in the reuse of used absorbent articles. By making the temperature of the water 70 ° C. or higher, it is possible to achieve an effect of sterilization (disinfection).
  • the plurality of used absorbent articles is at least one selected from the group consisting of a disposable diaper, a urine pad, a sanitary napkin, a bed sheet, and a pet sheet.
  • the method according to any one of 10) may be used.
  • the recycled resin pellets in the present invention are as follows. (12) Recycled resin pellets derived from a film of an absorbent article having an adhesive remaining amount of 1% by mass or less. Although this recycled resin pellet is a resin pellet derived from a film obtained by recycling a used absorbent article, the adhesive contained in the used absorbent article is 1% by mass or less based on the recycled resin pellet. It is removed at a very low concentration. Therefore, by using this recycled resin pellet, it is possible to form other high-quality recycled products, such as a high-quality plastic film or a plastic bag, as compared with the case where the adhesive is contained in a high concentration.
  • the recycled film in the present invention is as follows. (13) A recycled film derived from a film of an absorbent article having an adhesive remaining amount of 1% by mass or less. Although this recycled film is a recycled film derived from a film obtained by recycling used absorbent articles, the adhesive contained in the used absorbent articles is extremely less than 1% by mass with respect to the recycled film. Removed to low concentration. Therefore, this recycled film can be said to be a high-quality recycled film excellent in tensile strength and tensile elongation as compared with the case where the adhesive is contained at a high concentration.
  • the recycled film is obtained, for example, by recycling used absorbent articles. Recycled resin pellets having a residual adhesive amount of 1% by mass or less (Claim 12) are appropriately used as virgin resin pellets (new resin pellets). It can be formed by mixing with.
  • the constituent member when manufacturing a recycled product from a constituent member in a used absorbent article, the constituent member is separated and collected according to the characteristics, and reused according to the characteristics to manufacture a recycled product. It becomes possible to do.
  • a used absorbent article is an absorbent article used by a user, and is usually an absorbent article in a state in which a user's liquid excrement is absorbed.
  • the used absorbent articles include those that have been used but have not absorbed excrement, and unused ones.
  • An absorptive article is provided with a surface sheet, a back sheet, and an absorber arranged between a surface sheet and a back sheet.
  • absorbent articles include paper diapers, urine pads, sanitary napkins, bed sheets, and pet sheets.
  • the top sheet, the back sheet, and the absorbent body are formed from constituent members such as a nonwoven fabric, a film, a pulp fiber, and a superabsorbent polymer, and are bonded to each other by an adhesive or the like.
  • An example of the size of the absorbent article is about 15 to 100 cm in length and 5 to 100 cm in width.
  • Examples of the constituent member of the surface sheet include a nonwoven fabric or a film, and specifically include a liquid-permeable nonwoven fabric, a synthetic resin film having liquid-permeable holes, and a composite sheet thereof.
  • Examples of the constituent member of the back sheet include a non-woven fabric or a film, and specifically include a liquid-impermeable non-woven fabric, a liquid-impermeable synthetic resin film, and a composite sheet of these non-woven fabric and synthetic resin film.
  • the material of the nonwoven fabric or the synthetic resin film is not particularly limited as long as it can be used as an absorbent article.
  • an olefin resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene, or a polyamide such as 6-nylon or 6,6-nylon.
  • Polyester resins such as polyethylene resins, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), etc., among which polyethylene is preferred.
  • At least one of the top sheet and the back sheet of the absorbent article includes a film as a constituent member.
  • the constituent member of the back sheet is a film
  • the constituent member of the top sheet is a nonwoven fabric.
  • the back sheet may include a breathable exterior sheet on the side opposite to the absorber in the thickness direction.
  • a constituent member of the exterior sheet the same constituent member as the back sheet can be used.
  • the exterior sheet is bonded to the back sheet with an adhesive.
  • the surface sheet may include a water-repellent side sheet on both outer sides in the width direction. Examples of the constituent member of the side sheet include a nonwoven fabric subjected to water repellent treatment and a synthetic resin film having air permeability.
  • the side sheet is bonded to the top sheet with an adhesive.
  • the absorbent article includes an exterior sheet or a side sheet
  • the film may include the exterior sheet or the side sheet.
  • a filler inorganic filler
  • the filler material is not particularly limited as long as it can be used as an absorbent article.
  • the constituent members of the absorber include absorber materials, that is, pulp fibers and superabsorbent polymers.
  • the pulp fiber is not particularly limited as long as it can be used as an absorbent article, and examples thereof include cellulosic fibers. Examples of cellulosic fibers include wood pulp, crosslinked pulp, non-wood pulp, regenerated cellulose, semi-synthetic cellulose, and the like.
  • the superabsorbent polymer (SAP) is not particularly limited as long as it can be used as an absorbent article. For example, polyacrylate, polysulfonate, and maleate anhydride water-absorbing polymers are available. Can be mentioned.
  • One side and the other side of the absorber are joined to the top sheet and the back sheet via an adhesive, respectively.
  • a portion (peripheral portion) of the top sheet that extends to the outside of the absorber so as to surround the absorber is outside the absorber of the back sheet so as to surround the absorber. It is joined to the extended part (peripheral part) via an adhesive. Therefore, the absorber is wrapped in the joined body of the top sheet and the back sheet.
  • the adhesive is not particularly limited as long as it can be used as an absorbent article and is softened by warm water described later to reduce the bonding force, and examples thereof include a hot melt adhesive.
  • hot-melt adhesives include pressure-sensitive adhesives or heat-sensitive adhesives mainly composed of rubbers such as styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene, styrene-butadiene-styrene, styrene-isoprene-styrene, or olefins such as polyethylene. Agents and the like.
  • each used absorbent article is collected, collected or obtained from the outside for reuse (recycling). Further, in this embodiment, each used absorbent article has a top sheet on which the excrement is excreted so that the excrement is not exposed to the front side and the odor is not diffused to the surroundings. And collected in a rolled state or a folded state. In addition, the used absorbent article may not be in a rolled state.
  • FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an embodiment according to a method for manufacturing a recycled product from components of a used absorbent article.
  • the method includes a material separation step S1 that separates a plurality of the used absorbent articles into at least a plurality of films and an absorber material, and a plurality of separated films according to a filler content rate.
  • each step will be described.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the material separation step of FIG.
  • the material separation step S1 is a step of separating a plurality of used absorbent articles into at least a plurality of films and an absorber material. In the present embodiment, at least a plurality of films, a plurality of nonwoven fabrics, and an absorber This is a process of separating into materials.
  • the material separation step S1 is preferably a pretreatment step S11 in which a plurality of used absorbent articles are swollen with water and a physical impact is applied to the plurality of swollen used absorbent articles to produce a plurality of used absorbent articles.
  • disassembly process S12 which decomposes
  • separation process S13 which isolate
  • the pretreatment step S11 is in a state where a plurality of used absorbent articles are in a state of being collected from the outside, that is, in a state of being rolled or folded without being broken or cut. As it is (that is, in its original shape) and without absorbing the superabsorbent polymer of the absorbent body, it absorbs water and swells. However, in the present embodiment, the used absorbent article is allowed to absorb hot water to swell, or the water absorbed and expanded after being absorbed is heated to warm water. Hot water refers to water at a temperature higher than normal temperature (20 ° C. ⁇ 15 ° C. (5-35 ° C.): JIS Z 8703).
  • the amount of liquid excreta actually absorbed in a used absorbent article is very small compared to the maximum absorption amount that can be absorbed by the absorbent article (example: about 10 to 20 of the maximum absorption amount). mass%).
  • the used absorbent article in the pretreatment step S11, is immersed in warm water, so that the amount of water close to the maximum absorption amount of the used absorbent article (example: 80% by mass or more of the maximum absorption amount) is water.
  • the entire used absorbent article is heated to the temperature of warm water.
  • a used absorbent article can be made into the state expanded very much with warm water or normal temperature water (henceforth "hot water” only).
  • warm water or normal temperature water normally temperature water
  • hot water normal temperature water
  • the purpose of making the water warm is mainly to weaken the adhesive strength of the adhesive as will be described later.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a state change of the used absorbent article in the pretreatment step S11 of FIG.
  • FIG. 3A shows the state of the used absorbent article before being immersed in warm water
  • FIG. 3B is showing the state of the used absorbent article after being immersed in warm water.
  • the used absorbent article 1 is initially in a state of being rolled up or folded with the back sheet 3 outside (hidden the top sheet 2 inside).
  • the absorbent body 4 of the used absorbent article 1 absorbs warm water in the warm water and expands. As a result, the internal pressure of the used absorbent article 1 increases.
  • the used absorbent article 1 in a rolled or folded state is generally flat so as to open outward and expose the topsheet 2. become. That is, the used absorbent article 1 can be in a state of being flattened in warm water.
  • the absorbent body 4 absorbs a large amount of warm water and the used absorbent article 1 is very expanded, any of the surface sheet, that is, the top sheet 2 and the back sheet 3 enclosing the absorbent body 4 is used. That part seems to be easily cut off.
  • the used absorbent article can be in a state where any surface is likely to be torn.
  • any part of the surface is likely to be easily broken in that state. This state cannot occur when the used absorbent article of Patent Document 1 is broken or the like.
  • the used absorbent article is immersed in warm water and / or absorbs warm water, thereby softening the adhesive (eg, hot melt adhesive) used for joining between the constituent members by the heat of warm water.
  • the bonding strength of the adhesive can be reduced.
  • the adhesive which joins the peripheral part of a surface sheet and the peripheral part of a back sheet can be softened with the heat of warm water, and the joining force of the adhesive agent can be reduced.
  • the adhesive which joins a surface sheet and an absorber and the adhesive which joins a back sheet and an absorber can be softened with the heat of warm water, and the joining force of those adhesives can be reduced.
  • the pretreatment step S11 due to the expansion of the absorbent body of the used absorbent article, a state where any part of the surface of the used absorbent article is likely to be broken and the bonding strength of the adhesive is reduced. State. By setting the used absorbent article in such a state, the used absorbent article can be reliably decomposed in the decomposition step described later.
  • the temperature of the hot water in the pretreatment step S11 is not particularly limited as long as the adhesive of the used absorbent article can be softened, for example, it can be 60 ° C or higher, and preferably 70 ° C or higher and 98 ° C or lower.
  • the pretreatment step S11 preferably includes a step of causing the used absorbent article to absorb hot water of 70 ° C. or higher and 98 ° C. or lower and causing it to swell.
  • the adhesive that joins the film (back sheet) and other members can be softened with the heat of the hot water and bonded.
  • the bonding strength of the agent can be further reduced.
  • the temperature of the warm water is more preferably 75 ° C. or higher and 90 ° C. or lower, and further preferably 75 ° C. or higher and 85 ° C. or lower.
  • the temperature of hot water in a state where the used absorbent article is immersed is measured, or the temperature 5 mm inside from the surface of the used absorbent article that has absorbed water to an amount close to the maximum absorption amount ( Insert the tip of the temperature sensor) and measure.
  • the treatment time in the pretreatment step S11 that is, the time during which the used absorbent article is immersed in warm water is not particularly limited as long as the absorbent body of the used absorbent article can swell, but is, for example, 2 to 60 minutes, preferably 4 to 30 minutes. If the time is too short, the absorber cannot sufficiently expand, and if it is too long, the time is wasted and the processing cost is unnecessarily increased.
  • the amount of warm water absorbed by the absorbent body in the pretreatment step S11 is not particularly limited as long as the absorbent body can be expanded to such an extent that the used absorbent article can be decomposed in the below-described decomposition process. 80 mass% or more of the maximum absorption is mentioned, Preferably it is 90 mass% or more.
  • the pretreatment step S11 preferably includes a step of causing the used absorbent article to absorb warm water (water) in an amount of 90% by mass or more of the maximum absorption amount of the used absorbent article. Thereby, a used absorbent article can be made into the state fully expanded with water. As a result, an extremely high internal pressure can be generated in the absorbent body of the used absorbent article.
  • the used absorbent article If the used absorbent article is in a folded state or the like due to its extremely high internal pressure, the used absorbent article can be developed into a flat state very easily. At the same time, due to the expansion of the absorbent body, it is possible to more reliably generate a state in which the surface of the used absorbent article is likely to tear off. As a result, the used absorbent article can be more reliably decomposed by a physical impact given to the used absorbent article in the decomposition step described later.
  • the maximum absorption is measured by the following procedure.
  • An unused absorbent article is dried in an atmosphere of 100 ° C. or higher, and the mass of the absorbent article is measured.
  • an elastic material that can form a pocket that makes it difficult for water to reach the absorber (example: elastic members around the legs and waist) is placed in the absorbent article, cut into the elastic members To make the absorbent article flat.
  • the absorbent article is immersed in a water bath filled with sufficient tap water with the top sheet facing down, and left for 30 minutes.
  • the absorbent article is placed on a net with the top sheet facing down, drained for 20 minutes, and then the mass of the absorbent article is measured. And the mass difference before and behind soaking in tap water is defined as the maximum absorption amount.
  • the weight per used absorbent article is approximately the same in all the used absorbent articles by absorbing hot water up to the maximum absorption amount of the used absorbent articles. (If the type of used absorbent article is the same). Therefore, by dividing the weight of all the used absorbent articles at that time by the weight per used absorbent article at that time, the collected used absorbent that was unknown at the time of collection of the disposable absorbent article The total number of sex goods can be estimated. Thereby, the collection amount of each component can be estimated. For example, the number of films to be collected and the amount of adhesive to be processed can be estimated from the total number of used absorbent articles collected. Therefore, in the process after the pretreatment process S11, it is possible to easily estimate the amount of the treatment liquid when each component member is individually treated, and to easily adjust it.
  • the decomposition step S12 a physical impact is applied to the plurality of used absorbent articles developed and swollen in the pretreatment step S11, and the plurality of used absorbent articles are converted into at least a plurality of films (back sheets). Breaks down into absorber material (absorber). In this Embodiment, it decomposes
  • the used absorbent article is unfolded and flattened by the pretreatment step S11, and any part of the surface is likely to tear off due to expansion.
  • the adhesive is particularly affected by the heat of hot water.
  • the bonding force is reduced. Therefore, in the disassembling step S12, by applying a physical impact to the used absorbent article in that state, a surface sheet (nonwoven fabric) and a back sheet (particularly having a reduced bonding force among any part of the surface)
  • the joint with the film is broken. Thereby, the joint part can be torn (peeled off).
  • the physical impact is not particularly limited.For example, a method of hitting the used absorbent article against a surface made of a material harder than the used absorbent article, or the used absorbent article is arranged to face each other. There is a method of pressing from both sides while passing between a pair of rolls.
  • a used absorbent article can be made to expand
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the decomposition method in the decomposition step S12 of FIG. 4 (a) to 4 (c) show a method of applying a physical impact to the used absorbent article 1.
  • FIG. That is, in the disassembling step S12, a plurality of swollen used absorbent articles 1 are put into the rotating drum 20, and the rotating drum 20 is rotated to physically add the plurality of used absorbent articles 1 to the rotating drum 20. And an impact process for giving an impact.
  • the rotary drum 20 is a horizontal rotary drum that rotates (R) around a virtual rotation axis A extending in the horizontal direction HD.
  • the rotating drum 20 include a rotating drum of a washing tub of a horizontal washing machine, and therefore, the decomposition step S12 can be performed using a horizontal washing machine.
  • the horizontal washing machine for example, ECO-22B manufactured by Inamoto Seisakusho Co., Ltd. can be used.
  • the rotary drum 20 has a lower lower area LA, an upper upper area UA, and a central area MA between the lower area LA and the upper area UA in the vertical direction VD.
  • the lower region LA is preferably a region D / 3 below the vertical direction VD in the rotating drum 20 and more preferably a region D / 4, where D is the inner diameter of the rotating drum 20.
  • the upper area UA is preferably a D / 3 area on the upper side of the vertical direction VD in the rotary drum 20, and more preferably a D / 4 area.
  • the inner diameter D and the depth are 50 to 150 cm and 30 to 120 cm.
  • the used absorbent article 1 is placed on the inner surface of the rotating drum 20 in the lower region LA.
  • the number of the used absorbent articles 1 to be placed is an amount that can give a sufficient impact to the used absorbent articles 1 in the impact process, and is within the lower region LA at the maximum. Is a number. When the number is too large, the movement of the used absorbent article in the rotary drum 20 becomes small, and it becomes impossible to give an impact to the used absorbent article.
  • the rotating drum 20 is rotated to lift the used absorbent article 1 from the lower area LA in the rotating drum 20 to the upper area UA. Then, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), the used absorbent article 1 is lowered from the upper area UA to the lower area LA by gravity and is made to collide with the inner surface of the rotary drum 20 in the lower area LA. By such a process, the used absorbent article 1 can be physically impacted.
  • the rotational speed of the rotary drum 20 is not particularly limited as long as the impact process can be realized, and examples thereof include 30 times / minute to 100 times / minute.
  • the temperature of the used absorbent article 1 is kept at a relatively high temperature by the hot water absorbed in the used absorbent article 1, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the temperature of the adhesive and to maintain the sterilizing effect. Therefore, the temperature of the atmosphere in the rotary drum 20 is preferably 70 ° C. or higher, and more preferably 75 ° C. or higher.
  • the temperature in the rotating drum 20 is preferably 98 ° C. or less, more preferably 90 ° C. or less, from the viewpoint of handling the used absorbent article 1.
  • the amount of water in the rotating drum 20 is preferably as small as possible, and is preferably so small that the used absorbent article 1 does not fall below the water surface at least in the impact process.
  • the impact on the used absorbent article 1 is absorbed by water, and it is difficult to give a desired impact to the used absorbent article 1.
  • the processing time in the impacting process is not particularly limited as long as the top sheet 2, the back sheet 3, and the absorbent material can be decomposed, and is, for example, 2 to 40 minutes. It is preferably 4 to 20 minutes.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing an example of the used absorbent article 1 disassembled in the disassembly process of FIG.
  • the used absorbent article 1 is torn and tears due to a physical impact at the joint between the top sheet 2 (nonwoven fabric) and the back sheet 3 (film).
  • the absorbent material (pulp fiber 8 and water-absorbing polymer 6) in the used absorbent article 1 is ejected (sprayed out) through the slit 10 by the internal pressure of the absorbent body 4. .
  • the used absorbent article 1 can be decomposed
  • the used absorbent article 1 is impacted against the used absorbent article 1 by hitting the used absorbent article 1 by gravity from the upper area UA to the lower area LA using the horizontal rotary drum 20. Can be given. Then, by continuing the rotation of the rotary drum 20, such an impact can be applied stably, continuously and easily. Thereby, the junction part of the surface sheet 2 (nonwoven fabric) and the back surface sheet 3 (film) in the used absorbent article 1 can be more stably torn (peeled), and the used absorbent article 1 is absorbed into the film. It can be reliably decomposed by the body material. Existing washing machines can also be used.
  • the separation step S13 separates the plurality of decomposed films (back sheet) from the absorbent material (pulp fibers and water-absorbing polymer).
  • a some film (back surface sheet) and a some nonwoven fabric (surface sheet) and absorber material (a pulp fiber and a water absorbing polymer) are isolate
  • the nonwoven fabric may be bonded to a film.
  • the back sheet (film) and the top sheet (nonwoven fabric) generally maintain the same shape as that of the absorbent article, that is, the original shape.
  • the size, shape, and mass of the top sheet (nonwoven fabric) and the back sheet (film) are clearly different from the size and shape of the absorber material, compared to the case where the surface sheet (nonwoven fabric) and the back sheet (film) are broken into pieces before being disassembled. Therefore, in the separation step S13, the top sheet (nonwoven fabric) and the back sheet (film) can be easily separated from the absorbent material (pulp fibers and water-absorbing polymer).
  • the absorbent material pulp fibers and water-absorbing polymer.
  • it does not specifically limit as a separation method For example, the method of using the sieve which does not let a surface sheet and a back surface sheet pass, but lets an absorber material pass is mentioned. Thereby, a structural member such as a film can be separated from other structural members while maintaining the shape as it is without breaking. Therefore, a constituent member such as a film of an absorbent article can be efficiently recovered.
  • the separation step S13 includes an inactivation step S31 for inactivating the superabsorbent polymer with an aqueous solution containing an inactivation agent, before separating the film and the absorbent material, the film, and the pulp fiber.
  • the top sheet nonwoven fabric
  • the back sheet film
  • the absorbent material pulp fiber and superabsorbent polymer
  • Soak in an aqueous solution containing a suitable inactivator thereby, the superabsorbent polymer adhering to the top sheet, the back sheet and the pulp fiber can be inactivated.
  • the superabsorbent polymer having a high viscosity state before the inactivation can be converted into a superabsorbent polymer having a low viscosity state by dehydration by inactivation.
  • the inactivating agent is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include inorganic acids, organic acids, lime, calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium chloride, aluminum sulfate, and aluminum chloride. Of these, inorganic acids and organic acids are preferred because they do not leave ash in the pulp fibers.
  • the pH of the inorganic acid aqueous solution or the organic acid aqueous solution is 2.5 or less, preferably 1.3 to 2.4. Therefore, the aqueous solution containing the inactivating agent can be referred to as an acidic aqueous solution. If the pH is too high, the water absorption ability of the superabsorbent polymer cannot be sufficiently reduced.
  • the disinfection capability may fall. If the pH is too low, the equipment may be corroded, and many alkaline chemicals are required for the neutralization treatment during the wastewater treatment.
  • the inorganic acid include sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and nitric acid, but sulfuric acid is preferable from the viewpoint of not containing chlorine and cost.
  • the organic acid include citric acid, tartaric acid, glycolic acid, malic acid, succinic acid, acetic acid, ascorbic acid, and the like, and citric acid is particularly preferable.
  • the pH in the present invention refers to a pH measured at an aqueous solution temperature of 20 ° C.
  • the inorganic acid concentration of the inorganic acid aqueous solution is not limited as long as the pH of the inorganic acid aqueous solution is 2.5 or less, but when the inorganic acid is sulfuric acid, the concentration of sulfuric acid is preferably 0.1% by mass or more and 0.5%. It is below mass%.
  • the organic acid concentration of the organic acid aqueous solution is not limited as long as the pH of the organic acid aqueous solution is 2.5 or less, but when the organic acid is citric acid, the concentration of citric acid is preferably 2% by mass or more and 4% by mass. It is as follows.
  • the treatment temperature of the inactivation step S31 that is, the temperature of the aqueous solution containing the inactivation agent is not particularly limited as long as the inactivation reaction proceeds.
  • the treatment temperature may be room temperature or higher than room temperature, and examples thereof include 15 to 30 ° C.
  • the treatment time of the inactivation step S31 that is, the time for immersing the surface sheet, the back sheet and the absorber material in the aqueous solution containing the inactivation agent is not particularly limited as long as the superabsorbent polymer is inactivated and dehydrated. Examples thereof include 2 to 60 minutes, and preferably 5 to 30 minutes.
  • the amount of the aqueous solution in the inactivation step S31 is not particularly limited as long as the inactivation reaction proceeds.
  • the amount of the aqueous solution is preferably 300 to 3000 parts by mass, more preferably 500 to 2500 parts by mass, and still more preferably 1000 to 2000 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the used absorbent article.
  • the sewage is sewage containing water released from the superabsorbent polymer by dehydration with an aqueous solution containing an inactivating agent, that is, waste-derived liquid and warm water-derived water in the inactivation step S31.
  • the method for separating the top sheet and the back sheet from the pulp fiber, the superabsorbent polymer and the sewage is not particularly limited.
  • the product (surface sheet, back sheet, pulp fiber, superabsorbent polymer, sewage, etc.) generated by the inactivation process is discharged through a screen having an opening of 5 to 100 mm, preferably 10 to 60 mm. .
  • the pulp fiber, the superabsorbent polymer and the sewage can be separated from each other by leaving the top sheet and the back sheet on the screen during drainage. Note that other large non-woven fabrics and films may remain on the screen.
  • the superabsorbent polymer before the inactivation, the superabsorbent polymer is in a state of high viscosity, so it is not easy to separate the superabsorbent polymer attached to the topsheet, the backsheet and the pulp fiber.
  • the superabsorbent polymer after inactivation, the superabsorbent polymer is in a state of low viscosity due to dehydration. Therefore, the superabsorbent polymer adhering to the topsheet, backsheet and pulp fiber is removed from the topsheet, backsheet and pulp fiber. It can be easily separated. Therefore, the constituent members of the absorbent article can be efficiently separated and collected.
  • the separation step S13 may further include a second separation step S33 in which the adhesive at the joint portion is removed with a solvent that dissolves the adhesive at the joint portion between the film and the other member.
  • the adhesive agent of each junction part is removed with the solvent which melt
  • the adhesive at the joint between the film (back surface sheet) and other members is used as a solvent. Remove with. Thereby, the film and the other member can be separated from each other while maintaining the shape as it is without breaking. Therefore, a constituent member such as a film of an absorbent article can be efficiently recovered. Moreover, since a film and another member can be isolate
  • the nonwoven fabric is the same as the film.
  • the solvent used in the second separation step S33 is not particularly limited as long as it can dissolve the adhesive.
  • a terpene containing at least one of terpene hydrocarbon, terpene aldehyde, and terpene ketone is used. Can be mentioned.
  • an aqueous solution containing tempel is used, and the concentration of tkov in the aqueous solution is, for example, 0.05% by mass or more and 2% by mass or less. Preferably, it is 0.075 to 1% by mass. If the concentration of the terpene is too low, the adhesive at the joint portion may not be dissolved. If the terpene concentration is too high, the cost may increase.
  • Tempel not only dissolves adhesives such as hot melt adhesives, but also has an oil stain cleaning effect. Therefore, for example, when there is printing on a constituent member of an absorbent article such as a back sheet, the tempel can also disassemble and remove the printing ink.
  • terpene hydrocarbon examples include myrcene, limonene, pinene, camphor, sapinene, ferrandlene, paracymene, osymene, terpinene, karen, gingivebelene, caryophyllene, bisabolen, and cedrene. Of these, limonene, pinene, terpinene, and karen are preferable.
  • terpene aldehyde include citronellal, citral, cyclocitral, safranal, ferrandral, perilaldehyde, geranial, and neral.
  • terpene ketone examples include camphor and tsuyoshi.
  • terpene hydrocarbons are preferable, and limonene is particularly preferable.
  • limonene is particularly preferable.
  • Terpenes can be used singly or in combination of two or more.
  • the treatment temperature of the second separation step S33 that is, the temperature of the aqueous solution containing the solvent is not particularly limited as long as the dissolution of the adhesive proceeds and the used absorbent article is decomposed into constituent members.
  • the treatment temperature may be room temperature or higher than room temperature, and examples thereof include 15 to 30 ° C.
  • the processing time of the second separation step S33 that is, the time for immersing the topsheet, the backsheet and the absorbent material in an aqueous solution containing a solvent, the dissolution of the adhesive proceeds and the used absorbent article is decomposed into constituent members.
  • the treatment time is, for example, 2 to 60 minutes, and preferably 5 to 30 minutes.
  • the amount of the aqueous solution in the second separation step S33 is not particularly limited as long as the dissolution of the adhesive proceeds and the used absorbent article is decomposed into constituent members.
  • the amount of the aqueous solution is preferably 300 to 3000 parts by mass, and more preferably 500 to 2500 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the used absorbent article.
  • the amount of the adhesive remaining in the film, the nonwoven fabric, or the absorbent material can be 1% by mass or less based on the film, the nonwoven fabric, or the absorbent material.
  • the second separation step S33 may be performed together in the inactivation step S31. That is, the adhesive adhering to the top sheet, the back sheet and the pulp fiber may be dissolved while inactivating the superabsorbent polymer attached to the top sheet, the back sheet and the pulp fiber.
  • an aqueous solution containing both an inactivating agent and a solvent is used as the aqueous solution in which the top sheet, the back sheet, the pulp fiber, and the superabsorbent polymer are immersed.
  • a back surface sheet (film), a surface sheet (nonwoven fabric), and an absorber (pulp fiber and superabsorbent polymer) can be made into the state isolate
  • the back sheet (film) and the top sheet (nonwoven fabric) can be separated from the absorber (pulp fiber and superabsorbent polymer), and the second separation step S33 is omitted. it can.
  • the back sheet (film) and the top sheet (nonwoven fabric) are substantially separated by removing the adhesive.
  • the separation step S13 further includes a first drying step S34 for removing the solvent by drying the film with an atmosphere or hot air at a temperature higher than room temperature after the step of removing the adhesive at the joining portion. May be included.
  • the nonwoven fabric is also dried in this step.
  • 1st drying process S34 the process of drying the isolate
  • the drying temperature is, for example, 105 to 210 ° C., preferably 110 to 190 ° C.
  • the drying time is, for example, 10 to 120 minutes, preferably 15 to 100 minutes.
  • the separation step S13 is a third separation step S35 for separating the pulp fibers from the separated mixture, and the separated pulp fibers are treated with an aqueous solution containing an oxidizing agent to obtain pulp fibers.
  • An oxidizing agent treatment step S36 that lowers the molecular weight of the remaining superabsorbent polymer and solubilizes and removes it may be included.
  • a method for separating pulp fibers from the separated mixture is not particularly limited, but for example, the separated mixture has an opening of 0. It is discharged while passing through a screen of 1 to 4 mm, preferably 0.15 to 2 mm. Accordingly, the superabsorbent polymer and sewage can be separated from the mixture by leaving the wastewater while the pulp fiber (the superabsorbent polymer remains on the surface) remains on the screen. Although this pulp fiber contains a lot of impurities, it can be used depending on the application.
  • the inactivated superabsorbent polymer remaining on the surface of the separated pulp fiber is oxidized and decomposed with an oxidizing agent, reduced in molecular weight, and solubilized, from the surface of the pulp fiber.
  • the state in which the superabsorbent polymer is oxidatively decomposed has a low molecular weight, and is solubilized means a state in which it passes through a 2 mm screen.
  • impurities such as a highly water-absorbing polymer contained in pulp fiber, can be removed, and a highly purified pulp fiber can be produced
  • secondary sterilization, bleaching, and deodorization of pulp fibers can be performed by oxidizing agent treatment.
  • the oxidizing agent is not particularly limited as long as it can oxidatively degrade the inactivated superabsorbent polymer, reduce the molecular weight, and solubilize, and examples thereof include chlorine dioxide, ozone, and sodium hypochlorite.
  • ozone is preferable from the viewpoint of high decomposition performance and bleaching performance.
  • Ozone can be generated using, for example, an ozone water generator (such as an ozone water exposure tester ED-OWX-2 manufactured by Ecodesign Corporation, an ozone generator OS-25V manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation).
  • the ozone concentration in the wastewater is not particularly limited as long as it is a concentration capable of decomposing the superabsorbent polymer. Preferably, it is 2 to 40 ppm by mass. If the concentration is too low, the superabsorbent polymer cannot be completely solubilized and the superabsorbent polymer may remain in the pulp fiber. On the other hand, if the concentration is too high, the oxidizing power also increases, which may damage the pulp fiber and may cause a problem in safety.
  • the ozone treatment temperature is not particularly limited as long as it is a temperature capable of decomposing the superabsorbent polymer.
  • the ozone treatment time is not particularly limited as long as it can decompose the superabsorbent polymer, but it is, for example, 10 to 120 minutes, preferably 20 to 100 minutes. If the ozone concentration is high, it may be short, and if the ozone concentration is low, a long time is required.
  • the wastewater is preferably acidic. More preferably, the pH of the waste water is 2.5 or less, and more preferably 1.5 to 2.4.
  • the separation step S13 includes a fourth separation step S37 for separating the pulp fiber treated with the aqueous solution containing the oxidizing agent from the aqueous solution containing the oxidizing agent, and a step of drying the separated pulp fiber. 2 drying step S38.
  • the method for separating the pulp fibers from the aqueous solution containing the oxidizing agent is not particularly limited.
  • the treatment liquid containing the pulp fibers is passed through a screen having an opening of 0.15 to 2 mm, for example. The method of letting it be mentioned.
  • waste water containing products resulting from oxidative decomposition of the superabsorbent polymer passes through the screen, and the pulp fibers remain on the screen.
  • the pulp fiber that has been treated with the aqueous solution containing the oxidizing agent and separated is dried in a high-temperature atmosphere or hot air.
  • the drying temperature is, for example, 105 to 210 ° C., preferably 110 to 190 ° C.
  • the drying time is, for example, 10 to 120 minutes, preferably 15 to 100 minutes.
  • the superabsorbent polymer can be recovered from the wastewater containing the superabsorbent polymer and sewage separated in the third separation step S35.
  • a collection method For example, the method of using a sieve is mentioned,
  • the method of processing with alkali metal salt aqueous solution is mentioned as the recovery method of the water absorption capability of the collect
  • the film separation step S2 is executed following the material separation step S1.
  • the film separation step S2 separates the separated films into a plurality of types of recycling films according to the filler content.
  • the plurality of separated back sheets (films) are sorted into a plurality of types of recycling films according to the filler content.
  • the content of filler (inorganic filler) varies.
  • the film which does not contain a filler is a film having a filler content of zero (0).
  • characteristics such as moldability to mold the resin pellet into a film and stretchability to stretch the film. Change. Along with this, characteristics such as moisture permeability, air permeability, strength, and transparency of the obtained film change.
  • recycled resin pellets are formed from a separated film that does not include a nonwoven fabric or an absorbent material and has a clear filler content.
  • a plurality of separated films which are raw materials for forming recycled resin pellets, are separated into a plurality of types of recycling films having different filler contents.
  • a plurality of films are classified into a plurality of groups (types) for each content of a certain amount of filler.
  • the group (kind) for example, a group having a filler content of 0% by mass, a group exceeding 0% by mass and less than 20% by mass, a group having a mass of 20% to less than 40%, and a mass of 40% to less than 60% by mass.
  • the number of groups and the range of filler content are not particularly limited.
  • the amount of the adhesive remaining in each sorted recycling film is 1% by mass or less based on the recycling film.
  • a component such as a plastic film of a used absorbent article can be selected according to the characteristics, etc. Can be easily separated.
  • the step of separating the plurality of films into a plurality of types of recycling films based on the difference in specific gravity between the plurality of films in the film separation step S2 is a cyclone using a centrifugal separation method in a fluid such as air or water.
  • the method is preferably used.
  • the cyclone apparatus include ACO jet separators CFS500 to CFS1200 manufactured by Accor Corporation.
  • the pellet forming step S3 forms a plurality of types of recycled resin pellets according to the filler content by using the plurality of types of recycled films.
  • a plurality of recycled resin pellets having a filler content corresponding to each of a plurality of types of recycling films are formed. Specifically, for example, using a recycling film having a filler content of 0% by mass and 40% by mass to less than 60% by mass, the filler content of 0% by mass and 40% by mass to less than 60% by mass, respectively. Recycled resin pellets are formed. Alternatively, for example, a plurality of types of recycling films are appropriately combined to form a plurality of recycled resin pellets having different filler contents. Specifically, for example, recycled resin pellets having a filler content of 20% by mass to 30% by mass are used by using the same amount of the recycling film having a filler content of 0% by mass and 40% by mass or more and less than 60% by mass. Form.
  • the recycling film as a raw material is melted to form a molten resin, and the molten resin is formed into a sheet or string from an extruder.
  • a method of cutting into an appropriate size while extruding into a shape (strand) can be mentioned.
  • the pelletizing device include a HEM type 75 mm vent type extruder (strand cut method) manufactured by ON Machinery Corporation.
  • the residual amount of the adhesive is 1% by mass or less with respect to the recycled resin pellet.
  • recycled resin pellets derived from a film of an absorbent article having an adhesive remaining amount of 1% by mass or less can be formed. Since a plurality of types of recycled resin pellets are also formed from used absorbent articles and can be handled as products, they can be regarded as a kind of recycled products.
  • the formed recycled resin pellets are resin pellets obtained by recycling used absorbent articles, the adhesive is removed to an extremely low concentration of 1% by mass or less with respect to the recycled resin pellets. Yes. Therefore, by using this recycled resin pellet, it is possible to form other high-quality recycled products such as a high-quality plastic film, a plastic bag, a plastic bag, and the like as compared with the case where the adhesive is contained in a high concentration.
  • a pellet selection step S4 and a recycled film formation step S5 are further performed.
  • the pellet selection step S4 at least one type of recycled resin pellet is selected from a plurality of types of recycled resin pellets based on the characteristics of the recycled film to be formed.
  • the recycled film forming step S5 a recycled film is formed using the selected at least one type of recycled resin pellets.
  • the recycled resin pellet formed in the pellet forming step S3 has a clear filler content. Therefore, in the pellet selection step S4, a recycled resin pellet having a desired filler content is selected as the material of the recycled film to be formed according to the characteristics of the recycled film to be formed. Specifically, for example, when a recycled film having a filler content of 20 to 30% by mass is to be formed, a recycled resin pellet having a filler content of 0% by mass and 40 to 60% by mass has a mass of 1: 1. Select to be a ratio.
  • a recycled resin pellet having a filler content of 0% by mass and 40% by mass or more and less than 60% by mass of 7: 1 Select to be a mass ratio.
  • a part of the recycled resin pellet may be replaced with a virgin resin pellet (a new resin pellet that is not recycled).
  • the kind of the recycled resin pellet or virgin resin pellet selected is not limited to the above two kinds as long as at least one kind of recycled resin pellet is included, and may be three kinds or more.
  • the recycled resin pellets selected in the pellet selecting step S4 are put into a recycled film forming apparatus in the recycled film forming step S5, whereby a recycled film having desired characteristics can be formed.
  • a filler content of 20% to 30% by weight is recycled with a filler resin content of 0% by weight selected to have a mass ratio of 1: 1 and 40 to 60% by weight of recycled resin pellets.
  • a film can be formed.
  • a recycled film having a filler content of 5 to 10% by mass is formed by using a recycled resin pellet having a filler content of 0% and 40% by mass to 60% by mass selected so as to have a mass ratio of 7: 1.
  • the recycled film is a film-like recycled product that can be formed from recycled resin pellets, and examples thereof include a film that can be used for a back sheet of an absorbent article, a garbage bag, a film bag, and the like.
  • the recycled film forming step S5 as a step of forming a recycled film using recycled resin pellets, the recycled resin pellets as raw materials are melted to form a molten resin, and the molten resin is extruded into a sheet form from a T die of an extruder.
  • a method T-die molding.
  • the molten resin is extruded in a cylindrical shape from an inflation die of an extruder, and air is blown into the inside of the cylinder to be inflated (inflation molding).
  • An example of the T-die molding apparatus is a biaxially stretched film manufacturing apparatus manufactured by Seika Sangyo Co., Ltd.
  • the inflation molding apparatus include a multilayer inflation molding machine manufactured by Plako Corporation.
  • the residual amount of the adhesive in the formed recycled film should be 1% by mass or less with respect to the recycled film. Can do. That is, according to this method, a recycled film derived from an absorbent article in which the remaining amount of adhesive is 1% by mass or less can be formed.
  • the formed recycled film is a recycled film obtained by recycling used absorbent articles
  • the adhesive is removed at an extremely low concentration of 1% by mass or less with respect to the recycled film. Therefore, this recycled film can be said to be a high-quality recycled film excellent in tensile strength and tensile elongation as compared with the case where the adhesive is contained at a high concentration.
  • the film in the material separation step S1, the film is separated from the used absorbent article, and in the film separation step S2, the film is separated into a plurality of types of recycling films according to the filler content.
  • the multiple types of recycling resin pellet according to the content rate of a filler can be formed using the multiple types of recycling film. That is, recycled resin pellets that are a plurality of types of recycled products having different filler contents can be obtained.
  • the recycled resin pellets not only the filler content is obvious, but the material is clear because it is formed from a film that does not contain other plastic materials such as non-woven fabric and rubber.
  • one or more appropriate recycled resin pellets from multiple types of recycled resin pellets with different filler contents depending on the characteristics of the recycled product to be formed, etc. Can be selected (pellet selection step S4).
  • the selected recycled resin pellets are combined with virgin resin pellets as necessary to produce recycled products having desired characteristics (examples: films, garbage bags, plastic bags used for back sheets of absorbent articles, etc. Recycled film) can be formed.
  • desired characteristics examples: films, garbage bags, plastic bags used for back sheets of absorbent articles, etc.
  • Recycled film can be formed. In other words, not only simply removing a plurality of films from a plurality of used absorbent articles, but also separating a plurality of recycling films having a plurality of types of filler content, thereby providing a plurality of types of recycled resin pellets.
  • a recycled product can be manufactured by selecting and using an appropriate recycled resin pellet from a plurality of types of recycled resin pellets. That is, when manufacturing recycled products from components such as plastic films of used absorbent articles, the components are separated and collected according to their characteristics, etc., and recycled according to their characteristics. It can be manufactured.
  • recycled resin pellets are used to form a film that can be used as a backsheet for absorbent articles, and a recycled film such as a garbage bag or a film bag. It is not limited to film. Using resin pellets (recycled resin pellets), it is possible to form other resin products other than recycled films as recycled products by methods such as extrusion molding and blow molding.
  • the used absorbent article in the material separation step S1, in the pretreatment step S11, the used absorbent article is left as it is without breaking, and the superabsorbent polymer is not inactivated. It can be in a very swollen state with water. As a result, a very high internal pressure is generated in the used absorbent article, and any part of the surface is likely to be broken.
  • the disassembling step S12 a physical impact is applied to the used absorbent article in such a state to tear any part of the surface and eject the internal absorbent material to the outside. Can be made. Thereby, a used absorbent article can be decomposed into at least a film (back sheet) and an absorbent material.
  • the film since the film generally maintains the original shape, it can be easily separated from the absorber material in the subsequent separation step S13. Thereby, a structural member such as a film can be separated from other structural members while maintaining the shape as it is without breaking. Therefore, a constituent member such as a film of an absorbent article can be efficiently recovered.
  • the hot melt adhesive that adheres the constituent members of the absorbent article can be dissolved at room temperature.
  • the pulp fiber and the superabsorbent polymer can be separated from the absorbent article, and the nonwoven fabric and the film can be separated separately while leaving the member form separately. That is, pulp fibers, films, and nonwoven fabrics can be easily collected separately without crushing the absorbent article or going through complicated separation processes.
  • Limonene is a monoterpene and is similar in structure to styrene, so it can dissolve styrene-based hot melt adhesives commonly used in absorbent articles. Since the absorbent article can be cleaned at room temperature, energy costs can be reduced and odor generation and diffusion can be suppressed. Terpene is highly effective in cleaning oil stains. In addition to the effect of dissolving hot-melt adhesives, if there is printing on the film, the printing ink can be disassembled and removed, and the printed film can be recovered as a high-purity plastic material. It is.
  • the pulp fiber is hardly deteriorated.
  • citric acid used as the organic acid
  • the excrement-derived dirt component removal effect can be expected due to the chelating effect and detergency of citric acid.
  • the sterilization effect and the deodorizing effect with respect to alkaline odor can also be expected.
  • the film is separated and collected as in the above embodiment, it can be recycled as a raw material for a recycled film such as a garbage bag. Since salts are not used during the treatment process, there is no residue on the pulp fibers, and high-quality pulp with a low ash content can be recovered.
  • the above embodiment describes the case where the constituent member of the back sheet is a film and the constituent member of the top sheet is a non-woven fabric.
  • the above embodiment also applies to the case where the constituent member of the back sheet is a non-woven fabric and the constituent member of the top sheet is a film, and the constituent members of both the back sheet and the top sheet are films. It can implement
  • a recycled resin pellet can be formed by pellet formation process S3 similarly to the case of the film which does not contain the filler after 1st drying process S34. By using the recycled resin pellet derived from the nonwoven fabric, a recycled product can be formed. The amount of the adhesive remaining in the recycled resin pellets and recycled products can be made 1% by mass or more with respect to the recycled resin pellets and recycled products, respectively, thereby improving the quality.
  • the absorbent article of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately combined and changed without departing from the object and spirit of the present invention.

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