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PET packages and BHET monomer

BHET monomer production based on PET packages

The purpose is to prepare the establishment of an industrial plant for the production of the monomer and the chemical bishydroxyethyl terephthalate (BHET) which uses PET plastic from sorted packaging as a raw material. PET from sorting plants in Scandinavia will be used circularly by becoming a new product.

Simulations and LCA are important tools

Through the project's experiments for scaling up, iterative process simulations and environmental impact calculations with LCA, a process with the lowest possible greenhouse gas emissions will be proposed. This means minimized operation costs which is a prerequisite for a financially feasible solution.

Development of applications

The project's purpose is also to position the chemical BHET on the market and develop applications in binders for paint and varnish, in the plasticizer segment and as a monomer for specific grades of PET. The production of BHET in volumes to demonstrate its competitiveness and the cooperation in the supply chain provide the conditions for the development required to create demand in the market as well as give a markedly increased durability to a number of products, whose raw material will be recycled. This fulfills the purpose of achieving sustainable resource use and getting closer to a circular economy.

A plan for industrialization

The project includes designing a timed plan for industrialization with management of raw materials, process selection, techno-economic analysis and business model, REACH registration, permit and impact analysis, and investment application.

Summary

Project name

BHET monomer

Status

Active

RISE role in project

projectleader

Project start

Duration

28 months

Total budget

7,3 MSEK

Partner

IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet, Perstorp Specialty Chemicals AB, Recyctec AB, Sherwin Williams Sweden AB, Diab Group AB, Svensk Plaståtervinning AB, Stenungsunds kommun, Klöckner Pentaplast, Synpo, National Halmstad Performance Polymers AB, Tarkett AB, Selenis

Funders

RE:Source /Energimyndigheten

Project members

Supports the UN sustainability goals

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Karin Lindqvist

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Karin Lindqvist

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+46 70 780 62 62

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Anna Edsberger

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Anna Edsberger

Forskare

+46 10 228 46 62

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