7. Processing thermosetting composite waste materials
The treatment of production waste and end-of-life parts from composite materials has become a priority issue for sustainable development.
In 2002, Europe produced around 1.8 Mt of composites, and France around 300 kt. Thermoset composites accounted for around 70% of this production.
7.1 Regulatory aspects
From a regulatory standpoint, the composites sector is concerned by three European directives.
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Directive 1999/31/EC on waste management, in particular the regulation of landfills.
Law no. 92-646 of July 13, 1992 (J.O. of 07/14/92) stipulates that, as of July 1 er 2002, only final waste may be landfilled.
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The polyester resins market
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Global demand in 2002 was in the region of 1.63 million tonnes, of which :
420 kt in the United States ;
520 kt in Europe ;
230 kt in Japan ;
460 kt in Asia Pacific.
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- Plastics – Unsaturated polyester resins – Conventional determination of reactivity at 80 degrees Celsius. Classification number: T51-175 - NF EN ISO 584 - 09-98
- General test methods for pigments and fillers – Part 5: Determination of oil absorption. Classification number: T31-222 - NF EN ISO 787-5 - 10-95
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