Polypropylene Plastic Info

Characteristics of PP - Polypropylene Plastic Containers

Clarity

Moderate Hazy

Moisture Barrier

Good to Excellent

Oxygen Barrier

Poor

Acid Resistance

Fair to Good

Grease & Oil Resistance

Good

Maximum Utilization Temperature

275°F

Minimum Utilization Temperature

32°F

Stiffness

Moderate to High

Impact Resistant

Poor to Good

Heat Resistance

Good

Cold Resistance

Poor to Fair

Sunlight Resistance

Fair

Specific Gravity

0.90


Other Characteristics of PP:
PP is a polymer prepared catalytically from propylene with an isostatic replacement of a hydrogen atom by a methyl group on alternate carbon atoms in the main chain. The material surface of PP (Polypropylene) is soft, almost wax-like and tends to scratch easily. PP Shares many of the same characteristics as HDPE though PP is a stiffer material with a higher melting point. PP is manufactured in the same ways as all other thermal plastics. The presence of the methyl group makes PP slightly more susceptible to attacks by oxidizing agents than HDPE.

Chemical Resistance:
Acids – Dilute Excellent
Acids – Concentrated Excellent
Alcohols Excellent
Aldehydes Good
Bases Excellent
Esters Good
Ethers Low
Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Good
Hydrocarbons, Aromatics Low
Hydrocarbons, Halogenated Low
Ketones Good
Oils, Minerals Excellent
Oil, Vegetable Good

PP for Laboratories:
PP is a good choice for product packaging because it is a highly durable material in both container and closure forms, and is a good barrier against moisture, oil, and alcohol. PP is resistant to many chemicals. PP can be sterilized by autoclaving, gas and chemical disinfectant.

Other uses of PP:
PP is often used to produce many products including ketchup bottles, yogurt containers, medicine bottles, and syrup bottles.

To purchase PP plastic containers please visit:
Plastic Caps
Plastic Laboratory Bottles
Plastic Laboratory Jars
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Plastic Pails and Drums

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