Processes to remove chlorine from mixed plastic waste

Abstract

Methods of removing chlorine from a mixed plastic waste that can include a first polymer and a second chlorine containing polymer are described. A method can include heating a mixed plastic waste to obtain a melted mixed plastic waste stream. The melted mixed plastic waste stream can include melted plastic and hydrogen chloride (HCl) gas. The surface area of the melted mixed plastic stream can be increased such that at least a portion of the HCl is released from the melted mixed plastic waste stream and a first product stream is produced. The first product stream includes less chlorine when compared with the mixed plastic waste prior to heating.

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