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Polypropylene (PP)

Polypropylene (PP)

Is a rigid and crystalline thermoplastic used widely in everyday objects like packaging trays, household products, battery cases, medical devices, etc.

There are types of polypropylene available in the market: Homo, Random & Impact Polypropylene and Polypropylene Compounds for Flexible and Rigid Applications

1) PP homopolymer

is the most widely utilized general-purpose grade. It contains only propylene monomer in a semi-crystalline solid form. Main applications include packaging, textiles, healthcare, pipes, automotive and electrical applications.

1) PP homopolymer

2) PP copolymer

Ethene content is larger (between 5 and 15%). It has co-monomer units arranged in regular pattern (or blocks). The regular pattern hence makes thermoplastic tougher and less brittle than the random co-polymer. These polymers are suitable for applications requiring high strength, such as industrial usages.

2) PP copolymer

3) PP random copolymer

Is produced by polymerizing together ethene and propene. It features Ethene units, usually up to 6% by mass, incorporated randomly in the polypropylene chains. These polymers are flexible and optically clear making them suitable of applications requiring transparency and for products requiring an excellent appearance.

3) PP random copolymer