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Other material names PP: PP, Polypropylén
Material group: 
Polypropylene

PP material, (chemically known as Polypropylene) is a semi crystalline thermoplastic manufactured by the catalytic polymerization of propene. Polypropylene belongs to the group of polyolefins. Polypropylenes (PP) are universal standard plastics with well balanced properties, providing excellent chemical resistance, high purity, low water absorption and good electrical insulating properties. In addition, PP material is light weight and weldable.

Color of material: 
White
Gray
Typical applications: 
  • lager-size chemistry devices, sewage plants,
  • transport boxes for food and fittings
  • trays, simple handles
  • body contact plates for mammography 
The material is used in: 
Beverage industry
Food industry
Chemical industry
Dairy industry
Meat processing industry
Engineering industry
Paper industry
Waste Management
Features: 
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Low density
  • High purity
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • High thermal expansion
  • No stress crack formation
  • Low toughness in minus temperature range, sensitive to impact
Material availability: 
Some sizes are in stock

Group of materials Polypropylene:

Trade names unprotected reg. mark: 
PP, Polypropylén