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Processing the Plastics from Urban Refuse.

Authors
Holamn-JL; Stephenson-JB; Jensen-JW
Source
NTIS: PB 208 014 :20 pages
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
10009756
Abstract
In conjunction with its research program on the separation, recovery, and recycling of metal, mineral, and energy-based materials in urban refuse, the Bureau of Mines is developing means to reuse and recycle plastics discarded in raw municipal waste. Experimental work on plastic waste from a community collection has produced some guidelines for systematic methods of processing, including air classification, cleaning, separation, and use or disposal. Sink-float methods are a practical means of separation into types. Methods for final disposition of the plastic waste include refabrication, thermal decomposition, and incineration.
Publication Date
19720101
Document Type
IH;
Fiscal Year
1972
NTIS Accession No.
PB-208014
NTIS Price
A03
Identifying No.
TPR 50
NIOSH Division
RORC;
Source Name
NTIS: PB 208 014
Page last reviewed: September 2, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division