Polypropylene (PP)

A versatile thermoplastic polymer with excellent chemical resistance and mechanical properties

Polypropylene Structure

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 / TypeProcessing MethodsKey PropertiesTypical Applications
Homopolymer (PP-H)Injection molding, blow molding, extrusionHigh stiffness, good heat resistance, chemical resistanceInjection: Household goods, appliances, automotive parts, furniture
Blow: Bottles, jars, thin-wall containers
Random Copolymer (PP-R)Injection molding, extrusionTransparency, flexibility, improved toughness, suitable for hot & cold applicationsInjection: Medical syringes, clear food containers, labware
Extrusion: Pipes for hot & cold water, films, thermoformed packaging
Impact Copolymer (PP-IC/PP-B)Injection molding, extrusion, thermoformingHigh impact strength (especially at low temperatures), toughnessInjection: Automotive bumpers, dashboards, battery cases, crates
Extrusion: Corrugated sheets, automotive trims
Thermoforming: Industrial containers, appliance housings
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