What is Polypropylene?
Polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide range from parts used in the automotive industry to the packaging industry, was synthesized by Giulio Natta and German chemist Karl Rehn in 1954.
Usage Areas of Polypropylene
Polypropylene, which is formed by polymerizing the monomer propylene, has significant resistance to acids and bases. While polypropylene (PP) appears in our daily life in bathroom utensils, garden furniture, fans, aspirators, and many more; it is also used in packaging, labeling, textile, automotive parts, laboratory equipment, and many other industries.
Technical Specialties and Benefits of Polypropylene
Polypropylene is used in commerce due to it is budget-friendly nature. In addition to its high performance in terms of impact resistance, it also provides good electrical insulation. The melting temperature of polypropylene, which is chemically resistant, is between 130 and 171 °C. According to various sources, demand for Polypropylene material grew by approximately 4.4% between 2004 and 2012.