Polypropylene

Polypropylene (PP) is a lightweight, cost-effective thermoplastic with excellent chemical resistance. PPH, PPC and PPRC grades are widely used in plumbing, automotive, packaging and household applications.

PP is a semi-rigid, transparent, easily formable and cost-effective polymer produced by the polymerization of propylene using a ZIEGLER-NATTA catalyst. Different grades such as atactic, isotactic and syndiotactic polypropylene can be produced. The glass transition temperature of isotactic PP is approximately -10°C and its melting temperature is around 160°C. PP has good chemical resistance but can be affected by chlorine, nitric acid and other strong oxidizing agents. Although it is resistant to visible light, UV radiation may degrade the surface of polypropylene materials. It is combustible but burns slowly and is non-toxic. When properly modified, PP exhibits good heat resistance. There are three types of polypropylene: 1. PPH / Polypropylene Homopolymer, 2. PPC / Polypropylene Block Copolymer, 3. PPRC / Polypropylene Random Copolymer. The most distinctive feature of PPRC is its suitability for plumbing systems, hot water installations and its ability to be welded using hot plate welding technology.

  • Specific Gravity : 0.91 g/cm³
  • Tensile Strength : 30–40 MPa
  • Elastic Modulus : 1400–1600 MPa
  • Impact Strength : 5–10 kJ/m²
  • Heat Deflection Temperature : 110 ºC
  • Vicat Softening Temperature : 155 ºC

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Garden furniture
  • Electrical appliances
  • Pipe fittings and connectors
  • Clean and wastewater pipes
  • Storage containers and kitchenware
  • Disposable cups
  • Suitcases
  • Sterile medical supplies
  • Air filters
  • Test tubes
  • Adhesive tapes

AUTOMOTIVE

  • Battery housings
  • Bumpers
  • Front panels
  • Interior mirrors
  • Various handles
  • Various interior components

Pre-drying : Should be dried at 60 °C for 1 hour in an oven.
Processing temperature : Should be processed between 170–250 ºC.