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Polypropylene
is used to make molded articles such as containers, caps and closures,
furniture and medical products, as well as fiber-based materials
including carpeting and outdoor clothing. Polypropylene is formed
by combining numerous propylene units resulting in a polymer chain.
If you add other molecules to this chain, co-polymers are obtained
which enable modified properties.
Polypropylene
has grown into virtually endless applications due to its versatility
and a good cost to performance ratio. The use of polypropylene can
be expanded into applications like stadium seats and computer housings
when flame retardants and light stabilizers are added.
Polypropylene
is often the material of choice where small components can be designed
with low specific gravity to pass the UL 94 V-2 or V-0 flammability
tests while maintaining appearance and processability. The ease
of processing for injection molding or extrusion of these materials
and the enhancement of impact properties through addition of impact
modification or selection of a copolymer allowing high levels of
filler and the required flame retardant calls upon the knowledge
of skilled formulators.
Our Technical
Service group can help determine the best product for your needs
or see the Product Guide below.
Key
Applications
Technical
Paper by Great Lakes
Product
Guide for Polypropylene
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