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Recycled monomers for the circular economy

r-DMT and r-MEG from chemical PET recycling – in virgin quality for the textile, packaging and plastics industries. Complemented by Bio-ESBO as a phthalate-free PVC stabiliser.

Recycling plant with baled plastic and reactor
Chemical PET recycling
3Raw materials for closed material loops
≥ 99.5 %r-DMT purity – virgin quality
1:1Drop-in – chemically identical, no reformulation
DE/ENTDS, SDS and CoA with every delivery
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Recycled raw materials in virgin quality

Post-consumer PET becomes monomers again – and from them new polyesters of the same quality.

C₁₀H₁₀O₄
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r-DMT

Dimethyl terephthalate · CAS 120-61-6

r-DMT from chemical PET depolymerisation – identical quality to virgin DMT, direct drop-in for polyester synthesis lines.

Purity≥ 99.5 %
Flash pt.153 °C
CAS120-61-6
  • Polyester yarns with recycled content
  • Recycled PET packaging
  • Closed recycling loops
RecycledREACH
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C₂H₆O₂
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r-MEG

Monoethylene glycol · CAS 107-21-1

r-MEG from PET depolymerisation with high purity – for new PET production, polyester fibres and technical applications.

Boiling pt.197 °C
Flash pt.111 °C
Density1.113
  • New PET bottle production
  • Recycled-content polyester fibres
  • Engineering polyesters for automotive
RecycledREACH
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ESBO
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Bio-ESBO

Epoxidised soybean oil · CAS 8013-07-8

Epoxidised soybean oil as bio-based plasticiser and stabiliser for PVC – phthalate-free alternative with equivalent performance.

Flash pt.> 260 °C
Density0.993
CAS8013-07-8
  • PVC pipes and building profiles
  • Window frames and gaskets
  • Flexible packaging films
Bio-basedPhthalate-free
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Process

From post-consumer PET to new polyester

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Collect

Used PET bottles, trays and textiles are collected and sorted.

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Depolymerise

Chemical recycling splits the polymer back into its monomers.

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Purify

r-DMT and r-MEG are purified to virgin specification.

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Re-polymerise

In your plant they become PET or polyester again – without retrofitting.

Rows of ISO tank containers at a terminal at dusk

From tank to drum – shipped from Hamburg

We deliver in the packaging your production needs – as spot order, frame contract or just-in-time. ADR-compliant and with dedicated contacts.

Tank container20–24 t, bulk
IBCup to 1,000 kg
Drumsup to 200 kg
Just-in-timeper call-off schedule
Why PENPET GREEN

Recycled content you can prove

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Virgin quality

Chemically recycled monomers with the same specification as virgin material.

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Verifiable

Documented recycled content for Scope 3 and customer requirements.

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Drop-in

Same chemistry, same specification – existing approvals and equipment remain unchanged.

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Reliable

Part of the PENPET Group, trading chemicals since 1992 – with its own logistics in Hamburg.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does this differ from mechanical recycling?

Mechanical recycling re-melts PET, and quality decreases with each cycle. Chemical recycling breaks the polymer down into monomers and purifies them – the result matches virgin material.

Can I declare the recycled content?

Yes. We provide the manufacturer’s origin documentation so you can substantiate the recycled content in your product and Scope 3 report.

Which quantities and packaging are available?

From drums and IBCs to ISO tank containers. Pack sizes depend on density and product – details are given on each product page.

Can I request a sample?

Yes. Send us the product, application and planned annual volume – we will get back to you with a sample, data sheets and a quote.

Close your material loop

Tell us the product, application and annual volume – we reply with specification, sample and quote.

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