Multilayer molded container, bottle, tube, and recycled resin composition

A multilayer molded container using recycled PET bottle caps and a white pigment resin addresses the limited recycling of polyolefin caps by enhancing design and reducing environmental impact through effective material reuse.

JP2025162955AActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28TOYO INK MFG CO LTD

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Application Number
JP2024150576
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-02
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2044-04-16

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Technical Problem

The recycling applications of polyolefin resin caps from polyester bottles are limited due to their varied colors and difficulty in separating and removing pigments, hindering their effective reuse.

Method used

A multilayer molded container structure is developed, comprising an inner layer made from recycled PET bottle caps and a pigment, and an outer layer containing a white pigment and resin, which enhances design and reduces environmental impact by utilizing recycled materials effectively.

Benefits of technology

The multilayer structure provides a new application for recycled PET bottle caps, reducing waste, lowering raw material costs, and enabling the production of aesthetically appealing and functional containers with improved design.

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Abstract

To provide a new application for recycled resin obtained from PET bottle caps.SOLUTION: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer molded container comprising at least: an inner layer containing a pigment 1 and a recycled resin obtained using PET bottle caps; and an outer layer containing a white pigment 2 and a resin 2.SELECTED DRAWING: None
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention relates to a multilayer molded container, a bottle, a tube, a recycled resin composition, and a method for producing a multilayer molded container. [Background technology]

[0002] Due to their properties of transparency, design, light weight, and safety, polyester bottles are used in many fields, including food, healthcare, cosmetics, and medicine, and their usage is expanding.In addition, with the recent promotion of a recycling-oriented society, the polyester used to make polyester bottles is being recycled into bottles, daily necessities, clothing, and other products, achieving a high recycling rate.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a biaxially oriented polyester film roll obtained by winding up a biaxially oriented polyester film made of a polyester resin composition containing particles and a polyester resin made from recycled PET bottles. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2022 / 049998 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] On the other hand, polyolefin resins are often used for the caps of polyester bottles because they are highly resistant to the contents and easy to mold. Furthermore, to enhance the design of the caps, polyolefin resins are colored with a wide variety of pigments. Therefore, the recycling applications of caps are currently limited.

[0006] Therefore, an object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a new use for recycled resin obtained from PET bottle caps. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention includes the following embodiments, but is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0008] (1) A multilayer molded container having at least an inner layer containing a recycled resin obtained by using a PET bottle cap and a pigment 1, and an outer layer containing a white pigment 2 and a resin 2. (2) The multilayer molded container according to (1) above, wherein the recycled resin comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of polyethylene and polypropylene. (3) The multilayer molded container according to (1) or (2), wherein the inner layer further contains a resin 1, and the resin 1 and the resin 2 contain a polyolefin. (4) The multilayer molded container according to any one of (1) to (3) above, wherein the white pigment 2 contains titanium oxide. (5) The multilayer molded container according to any one of (1) to (4) above, wherein the content of the white pigment 2 is 2 to 20 mass % based on the outer layer. (6) The multilayer molded container according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein the pigment 1 includes a white pigment 1. (7) The multilayer molded container according to (6) above, wherein the white pigment 1 contains titanium oxide. (8) The multilayer molded container according to (6) or (7) above, wherein the content of the white pigment 1 is 1 to 25% by mass based on the inner layer. (9) The multilayer molded container according to any one of (1) to (8), which at least partially has a multilayer structure having the inner layer and the outer layer, the inner layer having a thickness of 300 to 2,500 μm, and the outer layer having a thickness of 50 to 1,000 μm. (10) The multilayer molded container according to any one of (1) to (9) above, wherein the brightness (L* value) of at least a part of the surface is 80.0 to 99.0. (11) A bottle which is a multilayer molded container according to any one of (1) to (10) above. (12) A tube which is the multilayer molded container according to any one of (1) to (10) above. (13) A recycled resin composition containing a recycled resin obtained by using a PET bottle cap and pigment 1, which is used for producing the multilayer molded container according to any one of (1) to (10) above. (14) A method for manufacturing a multilayer molded container, comprising molding an inner layer material containing recycled resin obtained from PET bottle caps and pigment 1, and an outer layer material containing white pigment 2 and resin 2 by a blow molding method or an extrusion molding method. (15) The method for producing a multilayer molded container according to (14) above, wherein the inner layer material further contains resin 1. (16) The method for producing a multilayer molded container according to (14) or (15) above, wherein an inner layer and an outer layer that satisfy the following conditions are molded: When a laminate consisting of the inner layer and the outer layer is formed, the brightness (L* value) measured from the outer layer side is 80.0 to 99.0. (17) The method for producing a multilayer molded container according to any one of (14) to (16) above, wherein the inner layer satisfies the following requirements: The lightness (L* value) of the inner layer is 45.0 to 90.0. (18) The method for producing a multilayer molded container according to any one of (14) to (17) above, wherein an outer layer that satisfies the following conditions is molded: The total light transmittance of the outer layer is 90.0% or less. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a multilayer molded container is provided as a new application for recycled resin obtained from PET bottle caps. According to another embodiment of the present invention, a recycled resin composition suitable for multilayer molded containers is provided. According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method for producing a multilayer molded container is provided as a new application for recycled resin obtained from PET bottle caps. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The following describes embodiments of the present invention, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following.

[0011] ≪Multilayer molded container≫ In an embodiment of the present invention, the multilayer molded container has at least an inner layer containing a recycled resin obtained by using PET bottle caps and pigment 1, and an outer layer containing a white pigment 2 and resin 2. The inner layer may further contain resin 1. "Pigment 1" means the pigment contained in the inner layer, "resin 1" means a resin other than the recycled resin contained in the inner layer, "white pigment 2" means the white pigment contained in the outer layer, and "resin 2" means the resin contained in the outer layer. The multilayer molded container may further have any layers, such as an adhesive layer or another resin layer.

[0012] PET bottle caps have a unique color for each product, from the standpoint of design, distinctiveness, and the like, and are formed from a resin composition containing a colorant corresponding to that color. When recycled resin compositions are obtained by collecting various used PET bottle caps, the recycled resin composition contains a variety of colorants and recycled resins. Currently, recycled resin compositions have limited uses due to the colors imparted by the colorants. To expand recycling applications, it has been considered to separate collected PET bottle caps by color or to separate and remove the colorants from the recycled resin composition, but this is difficult to put into practical use due to complexity, cost, and other reasons. In contrast, embodiments of the present invention employ a multilayer structure to find new uses for PET bottle caps. According to embodiments of the present invention, PET bottle cap waste can be reduced, environmental impact can be reduced, and a resource-circulating society can be realized. Furthermore, from the perspective of manufacturing molded containers, the present invention has the advantage of reducing raw material costs, allowing containers to be manufactured inexpensively, while also providing excellent design.

[0013] <Inner layer> The inner layer contains a resin obtained using a PET bottle cap and a pigment 1. The inner layer may further contain optional components such as resin 1 and additives. The inner layer can be formed, for example, using a recycled resin composition obtained by recycling a PET bottle cap. Since a PET bottle cap usually contains a resin, a pigment, an additive, etc., the recycled resin composition contains a recycled resin, a pigment, an additive, etc. obtained from the cap.

[0014] [Recycled resin] Recycled resin is a resin obtained using PET bottle caps. PET bottle caps are generally made of polyethylene (PE) and / or polypropylene (PP). Examples of polyethylene include high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), etc., with high-density polyethylene being preferred. Therefore, the recycled resin may contain at least one selected from the group consisting of polyethylene and polypropylene, and preferably contains at least one selected from the group consisting of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. When the recycled resin contains at least one selected from the group consisting of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene, a highly rigid container tends to be obtained.

[0015] The content ratio of polyethylene to polypropylene in the recycled resin is not particularly limited. When PET bottle caps are collected without any particular sorting to obtain a recycled resin composition, the recycled resin in the composition usually contains polyethylene and polypropylene in a ratio of (mass (g) of polyethylene) > (mass (g) of polypropylene). The mass (g) of polyethylene:mass (g) of polypropylene is, for example, 60-95:5-40, 65-93:7-35, or 70-90:10-30. However, the content ratio of polyethylene to polypropylene varies depending on the collection conditions, such as the season and region, in which used PET bottles are collected, and is not limited to the above range. Caps for PET bottles for cold drinks are often made of polyethylene, and caps for PET bottles for hot drinks are often made of polypropylene. If necessary, PET bottle caps may be sorted to obtain a recycled resin composition from specific PET bottle caps. The mass (g) of polyethylene:mass (g) of polypropylene may be, for example, 95-100:0-5, or 0-60:40-100.

[0016] From the viewpoint of moldability, the mass (g) of polyethylene:mass (g) of polypropylene in the recycled resin is preferably 80-100:0-20. From the viewpoint of strength, 80-90:10-20 is more preferable.

[0017] The melt mass flow rate (MFR) of the recycled resin composition is preferably 0.1 to 10 g / 10 min, 1 to 10 g / min, or 2 to 10 g / 10 min. The MFR can be determined in accordance with JIS K 7210-1:2014.

[0018] The content of the recycled resin composition in the inner layer is, for example, 15 to 80 mass%, 20 to 80 mass%, 30 to 75 mass%, or 40 to 70 mass% based on the inner layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). If it is 20 mass% or more, the amount of petroleum-derived resin can be reduced by using recycled materials. If it is 80 mass% or less, good moldability can be maintained in blow molding or extrusion molding.

[0019] The content of recycled resin in the inner layer is, for example, 13 to 80 mass%, 18 to 80 mass%, 27 to 75 mass%, or 36 to 70 mass% based on the inner layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). If it is 13 mass% or more, the amount of petroleum-derived resin can be reduced by using recycled material. If it is 80 mass% or less, good moldability can be maintained in blow molding or extrusion molding.

[0020] [Pigment 1] The inner layer contains pigment 1. Pigment 1 includes a pigment derived from a PET bottle cap contained in the recycled resin composition. The pigment derived from a PET bottle cap means a pigment that was contained in the PET bottle cap. Pigment 1 may further contain a pigment other than the pigment derived from the PET bottle cap. The pigment derived from the PET bottle cap may be referred to as "pigment 1a," and the pigment other than pigment 1a may be referred to as "pigment 1b."

[0021] Pigment 1a typically contains two or more pigments, for example, five or more, or ten or more pigments. Pigment 1a and pigment 1b may contain the same pigment or may not contain the same pigment. For example, pigment 1a may contain titanium oxide derived from a white cap, and pigment 1b may also contain titanium oxide. Examples of pigment 1 include organic pigments and inorganic pigments.

[0022] Examples of organic pigments include azo pigments, quinacridone pigments, perylene pigments, isoindolinone pigments, diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments, and phthalocyanine pigments. Specific examples of azo pigments include CI Pigment Yellow 93, 95, 150, 151, 168, 169, 180, and 181, and CI Pigment Red 144, 208, and 214. Specific examples of quinacridone pigments include CI Pigment Red 122, 207, CI Pigment Bio Red 19, etc. Specific examples of perylene pigments include CI Pigment Red 149 and 178. Specific examples of isoindolinone pigments include CI Pigment Yellow 109, 110, 139, CI Pigment Orange 61, etc. Specific examples of diketopyrrolopyrrolopyrrole pigments include CI Pigment Red 254, 264, and CI Pigment Orange 71. Examples include:

[0023] A specific example of Pigment Yellow 93 is Cromophtal Yellow 3GNP (manufactured by BASF), a specific example of Pigment Yellow 95 is Cromophtal Yellow GRP (manufactured by BASF), a specific example of Pigment Yellow 150 is Binamon Yellow 115002 (manufactured by Heubach), a specific example of Pigment Yellow 151 is PV Fast Yellow H4G (manufactured by Clariant), and a specific example of Pigment Yellow 168 is Lionol Yellow K5G (manufactured by Toyokawa). A specific example of Pigment Yellow 169 is Lionol Yellow K2R (manufactured by Toyocolor Co., Ltd.), a specific example of Pigment Yellow 180 is PV Fast Yellow HG (manufactured by Clariant), a specific example of Pigment Yellow 181 is PV Fast Yellow H3R (manufactured by Clariant), a specific example of Pigment Red 144 is Cromophtal Red BRN (manufactured by BASF), a specific example of Pigment Red 208 is Grafthol Red HF2B (manufactured by BASF), Specific examples of Pigment Red 214 include Chromophthal Red BN (manufactured by BASF), specific examples of Pigment Red 122 include Fastgen Super Magenta RE03 (manufactured by DIC) and Binamon Red 312201 (manufactured by Heubach), specific examples of Pigment Red 207 include Fastgen Super Scarlet GK (manufactured by DIC), specific examples of Pigment Bio Red 19 include Chromophthal Red 2020 (manufactured by BASF), and Pigment Red 215 includes Chromophthal Red BN (manufactured by BASF). A specific example of Tread 149 is Paliogen Red K3580 (manufactured by BASF), a specific example of Pigment Red 178 is Paliogen Red K3911HD (manufactured by BASF), a specific example of Pigment Red 254 is Chromophtal Red 2028 (manufactured by BASF), a specific example of Pigment Red 264 is Irgazin DPP Rubin TR (manufactured by BASF), and a specific example of Pigment Orange 71 is Chromophtal DPP Orange TRP (manufactured by BASF).

[0024] Examples of inorganic pigments include titanium oxide, calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, zinc sulfide, iron oxide, ultramarine, cobalt blue, nickel titanium yellow, bismuth yellow, carbon black, and pearl pigments.

[0025] The content of pigment 1 is, for example, 1 to 30 mass%, 1 to 25 mass%, 1 to 20 mass%, 1 to 10 mass%, 1 to 8 mass%, or 1 to 6 mass% based on the inner layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). When it is 1 mass% or more, the contents of the container tend to be sufficiently concealed. When it is 10 mass% or less, the drop impact strength of the container can be better maintained.

[0026] The content of pigment 1a is, for example, 0.01 to 4.0 mass%, 0.05 to 2.0 mass%, or 0.1 to 1.2 mass%, based on the inner layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). The content of pigment 1b is, for example, 1 to 25 mass%, 1 to 20 mass%, 1 to 10 mass%, 1 to 8 mass%, or 1 to 6 mass%, based on the inner layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). When the content is 1 mass% or more, the contents of the container tend to be sufficiently concealed. When the content is 10 mass% or less, the drop impact strength of the container can be better maintained.

[0027] The content of the organic pigment is, for example, 0 to 5 mass %, 0 to 4 mass %, or 0 to 3 mass % based on the inner layer (in 100 mass % of the inner layer). When it is 5 mass % or less, it is easy to maintain the appearance of the container white.

[0028] The content of the inorganic pigment is, for example, 1 to 25 mass%, 1 to 20 mass%, 1 to 10 mass%, 1 to 8 mass%, or 1 to 6 mass% based on the inner layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). When it is 1 mass% or more, the contents of the container tend to be sufficiently concealed. When it is 10 mass% or less, the drop impact strength of the bottle can be better maintained.

[0029] Pigment 1 may contain white pigment 1. "White pigment 1" refers to a white pigment contained in the inner layer. Examples of embodiments in which pigment 1 contains white pigment 1 include (1) the inner layer contains pigment 1a, and pigment 1a contains white pigment 1, and (2) the inner layer contains pigment 1a and pigment 1b, and pigment 1a and pigment 1b contain white pigment 1. White pigment 1 preferably contains titanium oxide.

[0030] The content of the white pigment 1 is, for example, 1 to 25 mass%, 1 to 20 mass%, 1 to 10 mass%, 1 to 8 mass%, or 1 to 6 mass% based on the inner layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). When it is 1 mass% or more, the contents of the container tend to be sufficiently concealed. When it is 10 mass% or less, the drop impact strength of the container can be better maintained.

[0031] When the white pigment 1 contains titanium oxide, the titanium oxide is preferably rutile-type titanium oxide, which has low catalytic activity, from the viewpoint of suppressing weather resistance. Furthermore, when the white pigment 1 contains rutile-type titanium oxide, good hiding power is easily obtained. From the viewpoint of hiding power, the average particle size of the titanium oxide is preferably 0.10 to 0.30 μm, 0.20 to 0.28 μm, or 0.22 to 0.25 μm. The average particle size refers to the volume-based median diameter (D50) in a dynamic light-scattering particle size distribution (based on scattered light intensity). The average particle size can be measured, for example, at 25°C using a dynamic light-scattering particle size distribution analyzer LB-550 (manufactured by Horiba, Ltd.).

[0032] [Resin 1] The inner layer may contain resin 1. Resin 1 may be a resin used in molding a multilayer molded container, preferably a thermoplastic resin. Resin 1 may be a resin compatible with recycled resin, and examples of compatible resins include polyester, polystyrene, polyolefin, and aromatic nylon. Examples of polyolefins include polyethylenes such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene-α-olefin random copolymers, and ionomer resins. Resin 1 preferably contains polyolefin, and more preferably contains polyethylene, polypropylene, or both.

[0033] The melt mass flow rate (MFR) of Resin 1 is preferably, for example, 0.01 to 50 g / 10 min, 0.1 to 2 g / 10 min, or 0.1 to 1 g / 10 min.

[0034] The content of Resin 1 is, for example, 10 to 80 mass%, 10 to 70 mass%, 10 to 50 mass%, 15 to 45 mass%, or 20 to 40 mass% based on the inner layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). When it is 10 mass% or more, good moldability can be maintained in blow molding or extrusion molding. When it is 50 mass% or less, the amount of petroleum-derived resin can be reduced.

[0035] [Optional ingredients] The inner layer may contain optional components such as additives in addition to the resin 1, as needed. Examples of additives include metallic soaps such as alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and zinc; antioxidants; ultraviolet absorbers; light stabilizers; metal deactivators; surfactants such as nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, anionic surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants; antistatic agents; and flame retardants such as halogen-based, phosphorus-based, and metal oxide-based flame retardants.

[0036] Examples of metallic soaps include calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, barium stearate, zinc stearate, aluminum stearate, lithium stearate, calcium laurate, zinc laurate, and magnesium laurate.

[0037] Examples of antioxidants include phenols and phosphites. Examples of phenols include diethyl [[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]phosphonate and octadecyl-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate. Examples of phosphites include tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphite and bis(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenyl)pentaerythritol-diphosphite.

[0038] Examples of UV inhibitors include benzotriazoles and triazines. Examples of benzotriazoles include 2,2-methylenebis[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-6[(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)phenol]], 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, and 2-[5-chloro(2H)-benzotriazol-2-yl]-4-methyl-6-(tert-butyl)phenol. Examples of triazines include 2-(4,6-diphenyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-5-[(hexyl)oxy]-phenol.

[0039] Examples of light stabilizers include hindered amines, such as bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate, poly[{6-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)amino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl}{(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)imino}hexamethylene{(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)imino}], and polycondensates of dibutylamine, 1,3,5-triazine, N,N-bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl-1,6-hexamethylenediamine, and N-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)butylamine.

[0040] Examples of metal deactivators include 2,3-bis[[3-[3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl]propionyl]]propionohydrazide.

[0041] The content of the optional component is, for example, 0.01 to 5 mass%, 0.05 to 3 mass%, or 0.1 to 1 mass% based on the inner layer (in 100 mass% of the inner layer). When it is 0.01 mass% or more, the effect of the added material can be fully exerted. When it is 5 mass% or less, molding can be performed while suppressing migration such as bleed-out.

[0042] <Outer layer> The outer layer contains Pigment 2 and Resin 2. The outer layer may further contain optional components. The outer layer is a layer located outside the inner layer in a multilayer molded container. The outer layer may be a layer in contact with the inner layer, or may include an optional layer such as an adhesive layer or another resin layer between the outer layer and the inner layer, or may include an optional layer outside the outer layer. Examples of Pigment 2, Resin 2, and optional components are the same as the examples of Pigment 1, Resin 1, and optional components in the description of the inner layer.

[0043] [Pigment 2] The inner layer contains pigment 2. Examples of pigment 2 include organic pigments and inorganic pigments. Examples of organic pigments and inorganic pigments are the same as the examples of organic pigments and inorganic pigments in the description of the inner layer.

[0044] The content of pigment 2 is, for example, 2 to 20 mass%, 3 to 15 mass%, or 5 to 10 mass% based on the outer layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). If it is 2 mass% or more, the inner layer can be sufficiently concealed, so that a good appearance can be maintained. If it is 20 mass% or less, good moldability can be maintained in blow molding or extrusion molding.

[0045] The content of the organic pigment is, for example, 0 to 3 mass%, 0.1 to 3 mass%, 0.2 to 2 mass%, or 0.3 to 1 mass% based on the outer layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). If it is 0.1 mass% or more, a vivid appearance tends to be maintained. If it is 3 mass% or less, elution into the contents can be suppressed.

[0046] The content of the inorganic pigment is, for example, 2 to 20% by mass, 3 to 15% by mass, or 5 to 10% by mass, based on the outer layer (100% by mass of the inner layer). If it is 2% by mass or more, the inner layer can be sufficiently concealed, and therefore a good appearance tends to be maintained. If it is 20% by mass or less, good moldability can be maintained in blow molding or extrusion molding.

[0047] Pigment 2 may contain white pigment 2. "White pigment 2" refers to a white pigment contained in the outer layer. The content of white pigment 2 is, for example, 2 to 20 mass%, 3 to 15 mass%, or 5 to 10 mass% based on the outer layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). When the content is 2 mass% or more, the inner layer tends to be sufficiently concealed, and a good white appearance tends to be maintained. When the content is 20 mass% or less, good moldability can be maintained in blow molding or extrusion molding. White pigment 2 preferably contains titanium oxide.

[0048] [Resin 2] The outer layer contains Resin 2. Resin 2 may be a resin used in molding a multilayer molded container, and is preferably a thermoplastic resin. Resin 2 preferably contains a polyolefin, and more preferably contains polyethylene, polypropylene, or both. Examples of thermoplastic resins and polyolefins are the same as those described for the inner layer.

[0049] The content of Resin 2 is, for example, 80 to 98 mass%, 85 to 97 mass%, or 90 to 95 mass% based on the outer layer (100 mass% of the inner layer). When it is 80 mass% or more, good moldability can be maintained in blow molding or extrusion molding. When it is 98 mass% or less, the inner layer can be sufficiently concealed, and therefore a good appearance tends to be maintained.

[0050] <Multilayer structure> The multilayer molded container has a multilayer structure. Examples of the multilayer structure are listed below. Inner / outer layer Inner layer / adhesive layer / outer layer Resin layer X / inner layer / outer layer Inner layer / outer layer / resin layer X Resin layer X / adhesive layer / inner layer / adhesive layer / outer layer Resin layer X / inner layer / resin layer Y / outer layer Resin layer X / inner layer / outer layer / resin layer Y Resin layer X / adhesive layer / inner layer / adhesive layer / resin layer Y / adhesive layer / outer layer Resin layer X / Resin layer Y / Inner layer / Outer layer Resin layer X / adhesive layer / resin layer Y / adhesive layer / inner layer / adhesive layer / outer layer

[0051] An adhesive layer is a layer that bonds two or more layers together, for example, when the two layers to be bonded have different melting points. Known adhesive layers include those formed using adhesives containing acid-modified polyolefins, ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer resins, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resins, etc. Commercially available adhesives include Nucrel (manufactured by DuPont-Mitsui Polychemicals), Admer (manufactured by Mitsui Chemicals), and Mersen (manufactured by Tosoh Corporation).

[0052] Resin layer X and resin layer Y are layers having various functions, such as an innermost layer to prevent direct contact between the contents and the inner layer containing recycled material, a barrier layer, an outermost layer provided outside the outer layer to increase the smoothness of the container surface and further improve the design, etc. For example, resin layer X and resin layer Y may each independently be a layer having the same composition as the inner layer or outer layer.

[0053] <Shape, usage, etc.> The shape of the multilayer molded container may be any shape, such as a bottle, a tube, a cylinder, a prism, or a sphere. A bottle or tube shape is preferred. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a bottle or a tube is obtained as a multilayer molded container. The capacity of the multilayer molded container is not particularly limited and may be any capacity, such as 350 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL, 1500 mL, or 2000 mL. The thickness of the entire multilayer molded container may be uniform or non-uniform. For example, when the multilayer molded container is a bottle, the thicknesses of the neck, shoulder, body, bottom, etc. of the bottle may be different from one another. The multilayer molded container may have a multilayer structure having an inner layer and an outer layer in at least a portion thereof. The multilayer molded container may have a multilayer structure throughout the entire container, or may have a multilayer structure in only a portion of the container, with the remaining portion having a single layer or another laminate structure.

[0054] The multilayer molded container is suitable for various uses such as for detergents, cosmetics, medicines, foods, medical products, etc. The multilayer molded container is preferably a detergent bottle or a detergent tube.

[0055] <Brightness and yellowness> The lightness (L* value) of at least a portion of the surface of the multilayer molded container may be 80.0 to 99.0. The lightness (L* value) is the L* value in the L*a*b* color system defined by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) and can be measured using a color difference meter. The lightness (L* value) is preferably 85.0 to 99.0, or 90.0 to 99.0. The lightness (L* value) can be adjusted by the lightness, thickness, etc. of the outer and inner layers. When the multilayer molded container is a bottle or a tube, it is preferable that the lightness of at least the body portion satisfies the above range, and it is more preferable that the lightness of the entire bottle or tube satisfies the above range.

[0056] The multilayer molded container may have a yellowness index (YI value) of -15.0 to 15.0 on at least a portion of its surface. The yellowness index (YI value) is determined in accordance with JIS K 7373:2006 based on the XYZ color system defined by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), and can be measured using a colorimeter. The yellowness index (YI value) is preferably -10.0 to 10.0, or -5.0 to 5.0. The yellowness index (YI value) can be adjusted by the hue, thickness, etc. of the outer and inner layers. When the multilayer molded container is a bottle or a tube, it is preferable that the yellowness index of at least the body portion satisfies the above range, and it is more preferable that the yellowness index of the entire bottle or tube satisfies the above range.

[0057] <Total light transmittance> The multilayer molded container may have a total light transmittance of 10.0% or less for at least a portion thereof. The total light transmittance is preferably 5.0% or less, or 1.0% or less. The total light transmittance can be adjusted by the total light transmittances and thicknesses of the outer and inner layers. When the multilayer molded container is a bottle or a tube, it is preferable that the total light transmittance of at least the body portion satisfies the above range, and it is more preferable that the total light transmittance of the entire bottle or tube satisfies the above range.

[0058] <Thickness> For example, the multilayer molded container has at least an inner layer and an outer layer, and at least a part of the container has a multilayer structure in which the inner layer has a thickness of 300 to 2,500 μm and the outer layer has a thickness of 50 to 1,000 μm. The multilayer molded container may entirely have a multilayer structure in which the inner and outer layers have thicknesses within the above ranges.

[0059] When the container is a bottle, the overall thickness of the multilayer structure may be 500 to 3,000 μm, 700 to 2,500 μm, or 900 to 1,500 μm. A thickness of 500 μm or more allows the bottle to maintain its strength. A thickness of 3,000 μm or less allows uniform blow molding. It is preferable that the thickness of at least a portion of the multilayer structure of the bottle meets the above range, and it is more preferable that the thickness of the entire multilayer structure of the bottle meets the above range. Similarly, for the inner layer thickness, outer layer thickness, and inner layer thickness / outer layer thickness (ratio) described below, it is preferable that a portion of them meet the following range, and it is more preferable that the entirety of them meet the following range. The thickness of the inner layer is, for example, 300 to 2,500 μm, 500 to 2,000 μm, or 700 to 1,500 μm. If it is 300 μm or more, the strength required for the bottle can be maintained. If it is 2,500 μm or less, uniform blow molding can be achieved. The thickness of the outer layer is, for example, 50 to 1,000 μm, 60 to 500 μm, or 70 to 200 μm. When the thickness is 50 μm or more, the inner layer can be sufficiently hidden. When the thickness is 1,000 μm or less, uniform blow molding can be achieved. The ratio of inner layer thickness to outer layer thickness is, for example, 20 / 1 to 1 / 1, 15 / 1 to 3 / 1, or 12 / 1 to 5 / 1.

[0060] The total thickness of the laminated structure may be 100 to 1,000 μm, 150 to 800 μm, or 200 to 600 μm in the case of a tube. If the thickness is 100 μm or more, the strength of the tube can be maintained. If the thickness is 1,000 μm or less, a lightweight tube can be maintained. The thickness of the inner layer is, for example, 40 to 800 μm, 80 to 500 μm, or 100 to 300 μm. When the thickness is 40 μm or more, the strength of the tube can be maintained. When the thickness is 800 μm or less, a lightweight tube can be maintained. The thickness of the outer layer is, for example, 20 to 500 μm, 40 to 300 μm, or 60 to 200 μm. When the thickness is 20 μm or more, the inner layer can be sufficiently hidden. When the thickness is 500 μm or less, a lightweight tube can be held. The ratio of inner layer thickness to outer layer thickness is, for example, 10 / 1 to 1 / 2, 5 / 1 to 1 / 1, or 3 / 1 to 1 / 1.

[0061] The thickness of the adhesive layer is, for example, 10 to 100 μm. The thickness of the resin layer X may be a thickness suitable for the function, material, etc. of the resin layer X, and is, for example, 50 to 1,000 μm. The thickness of the resin layer Y may be a thickness suitable for the function, material, etc. of the resin layer Y, and is, for example, 50 to 1,000 μm.

[0062] <Recycled resin composition> The recycled resin composition according to an embodiment of the present invention is obtained by recycling PET bottle caps. The recycled resin composition contains at least a recycled resin and pigment 1a, and may further contain optional components. The recycled resin, pigment 1a, and optional components are as described above. The optional components may be additives contained in the PET bottle caps. The recycled resin composition may be in the form of, for example, pellets, powder, or granules, and is preferably in the form of pellets. The recycled resin composition is used to produce the multilayer molded container according to the embodiment described above.

[0063] The content of the recycled resin is, for example, 90.0 to 99.9 mass%, 95.0 to 99.8 mass%, or 98.0 to 99.5 mass% based on the recycled resin composition (100 mass% of the recycled resin composition). When it is 90.0 mass% or more, the amount of petroleum-derived resin can be reduced. When it is 99.9 mass% or less, the contents of the container are concealed, thereby maintaining a good appearance.

[0064] The content of pigment 1a is, for example, 0.01 to 10.00 mass%, 0.05 to 5.00 mass%, or 0.10 to 2.00 mass%, based on the recycled resin composition (100 mass% of the recycled resin composition). When it is 0.01 mass% or more, the contents are concealed, thereby maintaining a good appearance. When it is 10.00 mass% or less, good moldability in blow molding or extrusion molding can be maintained. The content of organic pigment is, for example, 0 to 1 mass%, 0.001 to 1.00 mass%, or 0.01 to 0.50 mass%. The content of inorganic pigment is, for example, 0.00 to 10.00 mass%, 0.05 to 5.00 mass%, or 0.10 to 2.00 mass%.

[0065] The recycled resin composition can be obtained, for example, by a production method including crushing PET bottle caps to obtain a crushed product (crushing step), and melt-kneading the crushed product to obtain a kneaded product (kneading step). The production method may further include optional steps such as washing the PET bottle caps, drying the washed PET bottle caps, washing the crushed product, drying the washed crushed product, separating the crushed product, adding optional components, and molding the kneaded product into a shape such as pellets.

[0066] The method for crushing the packaging material in the crushing step is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include methods using a jaw crusher, impact crusher, cutter mill, stamp mill, ring mill, roller mill, jet mill, and hammer mill.

[0067] In the kneading step, any component such as an additive may be added as necessary. The melt-kneading method is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a method in which the components are mixed using a Henschel mixer, a tumbler, a disper, or the like, and then melt-kneaded using a batch mixer such as a kneader, a roll mill, a super mixer, a Henschel mixer, a Schuggie mixer, a vertical granulator, a high-speed mixer, a Farmatrix, a ball mill, a steel mill, a sand mill, a vibration mill, an attritor, or a Banbury mixer, a twin-screw extruder, a single-screw extruder, or a rotor-type twin-screw kneader. When the kneaded product is granulated into a shape such as pellets, a twin-screw extruder or a single-screw extruder can be preferably used.

[0068] <Manufacturing method for multilayer molded containers> A method for producing a multilayer molded container according to an embodiment of the present invention includes molding an inner layer material containing a recycled resin obtained from PET bottle caps and pigment 1, and an outer layer material containing white pigment 2 and resin 2, by blow molding or extrusion molding. The blow molding method may be, for example, injection blow molding, and the extrusion molding method may be, for example, co-extrusion molding. The inner layer material may further contain resin 1. The outer layer material may further contain a pigment other than white pigment 2. The recycled resin, pigment 1 (pigment 1a, pigment 1b), resin 1, pigment 2 (white pigment 2), resin 2, and optional components that can be used in the method for producing a multilayer molded container are as described above.

[0069] The method for producing a multilayer molded container may be a method that includes molding an inner layer and / or an outer layer that satisfies at least one of the following (1) to (4). (1) When a laminate consisting of an inner layer and an outer layer is formed, the brightness (L* value) measured from the outer layer side is 80.0 to 99.0, 85.0 to 99.0, or 90.0 to 99.0. (2) When a laminate consisting of an inner layer and an outer layer is formed, the yellowness index (YI value) measured from the outer layer side is −15.0 to 15.0, −10.0 to 10.0, or −5.0 to 5.0. (3) The lightness (L* value) of the inner layer is 45.0 to 90.0, 70.0 to 85.0, or 75.0 to 82.0. (4) The total light transmittance of the outer layer is 90.0% or less, 60.0% or less, or 35.0% or less.

[0070] The brightness, yellowness, and total light transmittance can be adjusted by changing the types of inner layer and outer layer materials, the thicknesses of the inner and outer layers, etc. Furthermore, the brightness, yellowness, and total light transmittance values ​​in (1) to (4) above can be measured by using the same inner layer and outer layer materials as in the case of producing a multilayer molded container according to the method for producing a multilayer molded container of an embodiment of the present invention, producing an inner layer, an outer layer, or a laminate comprising these, having the same thickness as in the case of producing a multilayer molded container according to the method for producing a multilayer molded container of an embodiment of the present invention, and then using the produced inner layer, outer layer, or laminate comprising these. The production method in this case may be, for example, a method using a film molding machine or a method using a heat press.

[0071] Preferred combinations of the inner layer and the outer layer include the following. An inner layer with a lightness (L* value) of 45.0 to 85.0 and an outer layer with a total light transmittance of less than 35.0% An inner layer with a lightness (L* value) of 75.0 to 90.0 and an outer layer with a total light transmittance of 35.0 to 40.0%

[0072] <Inner and outer layer materials> The material for the inner layer (sometimes referred to as the "inner layer material") can be prepared by kneading a recycled resin composition containing recycled resin and pigment 1a with resin 1, pigment 1b, and optional components as needed. The material for the outer layer (sometimes referred to as the "outer layer material") can be prepared by kneading white pigment 2, resin 2, and optional components as needed.

[0073] The inner layer material and the outer layer material may be materials that satisfy at least one of the following (1) to (6). (1) The MFR of the layer 1 having a thickness of 1,000 μm and formed using the inner layer material is 0.05 to 5 g / 10 min. (2) The MFR of the layer 2 having a thickness of 100 μm and formed using the outer layer material is 0.05 to 5 g / 10 min. (3) The lightness (L* value) measured from the layer 2 side of a laminate consisting of a 1,000 μm thick layer 1 formed using an inner layer material and a 100 μm thick layer 2 formed using an outer layer material is 80.0 to 99.0, 85.0 to 99.0, or 90.0 to 99.0. (4) A laminate consisting of a 1,000 μm thick layer 1 formed using an inner layer material and a 100 μm thick layer 2 formed using an outer layer material has a yellowness index (YI value) measured from the layer 2 side of -15.0 to 15.0, -10.0 to 10.0, or -5.0 to 5.0. (5) The lightness (L* value) of the layer 1 having a thickness of 1,000 μm formed using the inner layer material is 45.0 to 90.0, 70.0 to 85.0, or 75.0 to 82.0. (6) The total light transmittance of the layer 2 having a thickness of 100 μm and formed using the outer layer material is 90.0% or less, 60.0% or less, or 35.0% or less.

[0074] The MFR of the inner layer material can be adjusted by changing the type and content of Resin 1 and the content of Pigment 1. The MFR of the outer layer material can be adjusted by changing the type and content of Resin 2 and the content of Pigment 2. The brightness, yellowness, and total light transmittance can be adjusted by changing the type and content of the pigment contained in each layer.

[0075] Preferable combinations of the inner layer material and the outer layer material include the following. The inner layer material has a lightness (L* value) of 45.0 to 85.0 for Layer 1, and the outer layer material has a total light transmittance of less than 35.0% for Layer 2. The inner layer material has a lightness (L* value) of 75.0 to 90.0 for Layer 1, and the outer layer material has a total light transmittance of 35.0 to 40.0% for Layer 2.

[0076] The MFR can be determined in accordance with JIS K 7210:-1:2014. The total light transmittance can be measured in accordance with JIS K 7375:2008. Lightness (L* value) is the L* value in the L*a*b* color system defined by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), and can be measured using a colorimeter. The yellowness index (YI value) is based on the XYZ color system defined by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) and is determined in accordance with JIS K 7373:2006, and can be measured using a color difference meter.

[0077] The amounts of recycled resin obtained using PET bottle caps, pigment 1, optionally used resin 1, white pigment 2, and resin 2 used may be amounts that result in the content rates described in the description of the inner layer and outer layer of the multilayer molded container of the above embodiment. [Example]

[0078] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to examples, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples.

[0079] <Preparation of inner layer material and outer layer material> The following raw materials for the inner and outer layer materials were prepared. <Recycled resin composition derived from PET bottle caps> The PET bottle caps were crushed, and the crushed material was melt-kneaded to obtain a pellet-shaped recycled resin composition containing the recycled resin and the pigment 1a. The composition and MFR of the recycled resin composition are as follows: Mass of polyethylene (g): mass of polypropylene (g) = 80:20 Pigment 1a content: 0.50% by mass MFR: 5g / 10min <Resin 1(A)> (A-1) HDPE (Hi-Zex 6203B, manufactured by Prime Polymer Co., Ltd., MFR: 0.35 g / 10 min) ) (A-2) LLDPE (Neozex 2006H, manufactured by Prime Polymer Co., Ltd., MFR: 0.63 g / 10 min) (A-3) LDPE (Petrothene 170K, manufactured by Tosoh Corporation, MFR: 1.0 g / 10 min) <Pigment 1b(B)> (B-1) Titanium oxide (Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd., Typaque PF-711, average particle size: 0.25 μm) (B-2) Heavy calcium carbonate (Whiten-H, manufactured by Shiraishi Calcium Co., Ltd., average particle size: 22 μm) (B-3) Zinc sulfide (Venator Sactris HD-S, average particle size: 0.30 μm)

[0080] <Resin 2> (C-1) HDPE (Hi-Zex 6203B manufactured by Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.) MFR: 0.35 g / 10 min ) <Pigment 2> (D-1) Titanium oxide (Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd., Typaque PF-711, average particle size: 0.25 μm)

[0081] [Inner layer composition 1] Resin 1 (A-1) and the recycled resin composition derived from PET bottle caps were fed into a twin-screw extruder (manufactured by Japan Steel Works) from separate feed ports so that the total weight was 50% by weight of Resin 1 (A-1) and 50% by weight of the recycled resin composition derived from PET bottle caps, and melt-kneaded at 220°C to obtain inner layer composition 1, a pellet-shaped polyethylene-based inner layer material.

[0082] [Inner layer compositions 2 to 16] An inner layer composition was produced in the same manner as inner layer composition 1, except that the types and blending amounts (mass%) of Resin 1 (A), Pigment 1b (B), and recycled resin composition derived from PET bottle caps were changed as shown in Table 1.

[0083] A 1,000 μm thick pressed sheet was prepared using the inner layer composition at 200° C. using a heat press machine, and the color was measured. A vernier caliper was used to measure the film thickness, and a color difference meter (SpectroColorMeterSE2000, manufactured by Nippon Denshoku Industries Co., Ltd.) was used to measure the color.

[0084] [Table 1]

[0085] [Outer layer material 1] An outer layer material 1 was prepared containing 100% by mass of resin 2 (C-1).

[0086] [Outer layer composition 2] Resin (C-1) and pigment (D-1) were fed into a twin-screw extruder (manufactured by Japan Steel Works) from separate feed ports so that the composition was 97% by mass of resin 2 (C-1) and 3% by mass of pigment 2 (D-1), and melt-kneaded at 220°C to obtain outer layer composition 2, a pellet-shaped polyethylene-based outer layer material.

[0087] [Outer layer composition 3-6] An outer layer composition was produced in the same manner as outer layer composition 2, except that the blending amounts (mass %) of resin 2 (C-1) and pigment 2 (D-1) were changed as shown in Table 2.

[0088] Using the outer layer composition, a film having a thickness of 100 μm was produced at a temperature of 200° C. using a film forming machine, and the total light transmittance was measured. A vernier caliper was used to measure the film thickness, and a haze meter (Hazeguard Plus, manufactured by BYK) was used to measure the total light transmittance.

[0089] [Table 2]

[0090] <Production and evaluation of multi-layer molded containers> Multilayer molded containers were produced using the inner layer materials (inner layer compositions 1 to 16) and the outer layer materials (outer layer compositions 1 to 6).

[0091] [Example 1] A blow-molded container having a polyolefin-based multilayer structure was produced by direct blow molding at 280°C using inner layer composition 1 and outer layer composition 2 in a direct multilayer blow molding machine (manufactured by Nissei ASB Co., Ltd.) The blow-molded container had a cylindrical bottle shape with a capacity of 500 mL and a body diameter of 70 mm, and was molded so that the total thickness at the center of the body (near the center between the shoulder and bottom of the container) was 1,100 μm, the inner layer thickness was 1,000 μm, and the outer layer thickness was 100 μm.

[0092] [Examples 2 to 28, Comparative Examples 1 to 6, and Reference Example 1] Blow-molded containers having a polyolefin-based multilayer structure were produced in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the types, thicknesses, and layer structures of the inner layer composition and outer layer composition were changed as shown in Table 3. [Example 29] A blow-molded container having a polyolefin-based multilayer structure was produced in the same manner as in Example 23, except that the multilayer structure was an inner layer / adhesive layer / outer layer and a modified polyolefin (Admer NF518, manufactured by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.) was used as the adhesive layer. Molding was performed so that the thickness of the adhesive layer at the center of the body was 20 μm. [Example 30] A blow-molded container having a polyolefin-based multilayer structure was produced in the same manner as in Example 23, except that the multilayer structure was resin layer X / inner layer / outer layer and HDPE (Hi-Zex 6008B, manufactured by Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.) was used as the resin layer X. Molding was performed so that the thickness of the resin layer X at the center of the body was 100 μm.

[0093] The multilayer molded containers obtained in Examples 1 to 30, Comparative Examples 1 to 6, and Reference Example 1 were evaluated according to the following criteria. The evaluation results are shown in Tables 3 and 4.

[0094] [Moldability] Three 3 cm square cuts were taken from the center of the body of the multilayer molded container, and the thickness was measured with a vernier caliper. The difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​was taken as the film thickness unevenness and evaluated according to the following criteria. ○: Film thickness unevenness is less than 50 μm △: Film thickness unevenness is 50 μm or more and less than 100 μm ×: Film thickness unevenness is 100 μm or more

[0095] [Color as seen from the exterior] A 3 cm square was cut out from the center of the body of the multilayer molded container, and the color was measured using a color difference meter (SpectroColorMeterSE2000, manufactured by Nippon Denshoku Industries Co., Ltd.) to measure the L* value and YI value, and the results were evaluated according to the following criteria. (L* value) ○: 90.0 or more △: 80.0 or more and less than 90.0 ×: Less than 80.0 (YI value) ○: Less than 10.0 △: 10.0 or more and less than 15.0 ×: 15.0 or more

[0096] [Concealment] A 3 cm square was cut out from the center of the body of the multilayer molded container, and the total light transmittance was measured using a haze meter (Hazeguard Plus, manufactured by BYK) and evaluated according to the following criteria. ○: Less than 1.0% △: 1.0% or more and less than 10.0% ×: 10.0% or more

[0097] [Drop strength] The multi-layer molded container was filled with water, sealed, and dropped from a height of 1 m onto the concrete floor twice, once so that the bottom part touched the floor and once so that the body part touched the floor, and the drop was evaluated according to the following criteria. ○: No cracks or breaks, and no leakage of contents △: No leakage of contents observed, but cracks or breaks occurred ×: Cracks and breaks occurred, and leakage of contents was observed

[0098] [Recycled resin composition content] The content (mass %) of the recycled resin composition in the inner layer material was calculated according to the following formula and evaluated according to the following criteria. Content of recycled resin composition (mass%)=(mass (g) of recycled resin composition / (mass (g) of recycled resin composition+mass (g) of resin 1+mass (g) of pigment 1b)×100 ○: 50% by mass or more △: 10% by mass or more and less than 50% by mass ×: Less than 10% by mass

[0099] [Table 3]

[0100] [Table 4]

Claims

1. The plastic bag has at least an inner layer containing a recycled resin obtained from PET bottle caps and a pigment 1, and an outer layer containing a white pigment 2 and a resin 2, The multilayer molded container, wherein the pigment 1 includes at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of Pigment Yellow 181 and Pigment Red 254.

2. 2. The multilayer molded container according to claim 1, wherein the recycled resin comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of polyethylene and polypropylene.

3. The multilayer molded container according to claim 1 , wherein the inner layer further contains a resin 1, and the resin 1 and the resin 2 contain polyolefins.

4. 2. The multilayer molded container according to claim 1, wherein the inner layer further contains a resin 1, and the content of the resin 1 is 20 to 40 mass % based on the inner layer.

5. 2. The multilayer molded container according to claim 1, wherein the content of the white pigment 2 is 2 to 20 mass % based on the outer layer.

6. 2. The multilayer molded container according to claim 1, wherein the content of the white pigment 2 is 5 to 10% by mass based on the outer layer.

7. 2. The multilayer molded container according to claim 1, wherein the inner layer contains white pigment 1, and the content of white pigment 1 is 1 to 25 mass % based on the inner layer.

8. 2. The multilayer molded container according to claim 1, wherein the inner layer contains white pigment 1, and the content of white pigment 1 is 1 to 6 mass % based on the inner layer.

9. 2. The multilayer molded container according to claim 1, at least partially comprising a multilayer structure having the inner layer and the outer layer, the inner layer having a thickness of 300 to 2,500 μm, and the outer layer having a thickness of 50 to 1,000 μm.

10. 2. The multilayer molded container according to claim 1, wherein the lightness (L* value) of at least a portion of the surface is 80.0 to 99.

0.

11. A recycled resin composition for use in producing the multilayer molded container according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising a recycled resin obtained using a PET bottle cap and a pigment 1a derived from the PET bottle cap, wherein the pigment 1a comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of Pigment Yellow 181 and Pigment Red 254.

12. A method for producing the multilayer molded container according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising: A method for manufacturing a multilayer molded container, comprising molding an inner layer material containing recycled resin obtained from PET bottle caps and pigment 1, and an outer layer material containing white pigment 2 and resin 2, by a blow molding method or an extrusion molding method.

13. The method for producing a multilayer molded container according to claim 12, wherein the inner layer satisfies the following conditions: The lightness (L* value) of the inner layer is 45.0 to 90.

0.

14. The method for producing a multilayer molded container according to claim 12, wherein the outer layer satisfies the following conditions: The outer layer has a total light transmittance of 90.0% or less.

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