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Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene (PP)
A versatile thermoplastic polymer with excellent chemical resistance and mechanical properties

Key Properties
Physical Properties
- Density: 0.895-0.92 g/cm³
- Melting Point: 160-170°C
- Tensile Strength: 25-40 MPa
- Elongation at Break: 100-600%
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent
- Water Absorption: Very Low
- Solvent Resistance: Good
- Oxidation Resistance: Moderate
PP Variants
Homopolymer PP (PP-H)
Pure polypropylene with high stiffness and chemical resistance. Ideal for applications requiring structural integrity.
Processing Methods: Injection molding, blow molding, extrusion
Properties: High stiffness, good heat resistance, chemical resistance
Applications: Household goods, appliances, automotive parts, furniture, bottles, jars, thin-wall containers
Random Copolymer PP (PP-R)
PP with ethylene comonomer for improved clarity and impact strength. Better flexibility and transparency.
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion
Properties: Transparency, flexibility, improved toughness.
Applications: Medical syringes, clear food containers, labware, pipes for hot & cold water, films, thermoformed packaging
Impact Copolymer PP
PP with rubber modification for enhanced impact resistance. Superior toughness at low temperatures.
Processing Methods: Injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming
Properties: High impact strength, toughness
Applications: Automotive bumpers, dashboards, battery cases, crates, corrugated sheets, automotive trims.
PP Variants Synopsis
| Grade / Type | Processing Methods | Key Properties | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homopolymer (PP-H) | Injection molding, blow molding, extrusion | High stiffness, good heat resistance, chemical resistance | Injection: Household goods, appliances, automotive parts, furniture Blow: Bottles, jars, thin-wall containers |
| Random Copolymer (PP-R) | Injection molding, extrusion | Transparency, flexibility, improved toughness, suitable for hot & cold applications | Injection: Medical syringes, clear food containers, labware Extrusion: Pipes for hot & cold water, films, thermoformed packaging |
| Impact Copolymer (PP-IC/PP-B) | Injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming | High impact strength (especially at low temperatures), toughness | Injection: Automotive bumpers, dashboards, battery cases, crates Extrusion: Corrugated sheets, automotive trims Thermoforming: Industrial containers, appliance housings |
