Polypropylene Sheets & Rods

Polypropylene is noted for its excellent chemical resistance in corrosive environments. Polypropylene Homopolymer (PPH) possesses excellent resistance to organic solvents and degreasing agents as well as electrolytic attack. PPH sheet is harder and has a higher temperature resistance than HDPE but lower impact resistance and becomes brittle below ~0C. Hence like polyethylene's, polypropylene has good chemical but poor UV resistance (unless stabilised or protected).

Polypropylene copolymer (PPC) grades are preferred for all applications exposed to cold conditions. These copolymers have better impact strength, maintained down to lower temperatures, than homopolymer at the expense of quite small reductions in other properties. Copolymer sheets are used extensively in Hygienic Lining Systems for wall and ceiling cladding. Hygienic, tough and impact resistant, it will stand repeated steam cleaning and is ideal in all food industry applications.

Polypropylene Characteristics

Excellent chemical resistance
Lightweight
Excellent electrical properties
Easily formable, welded & machined
Excellent tensile strength and stiffness
FDA Approved
Low moisture absorption rate

PPH Applications

Appliance housings
Packaging
Cassette holders
Fibres

PPC Applications

Pipes
Structural tanks and linings
Containers
Boat hulls
Seat shells and automotive parts e.g. battery cases
Appliance housings
Packaging
Cassette Holders
Fibres

Polypropylene Availability

	Rod thickness	Sheet thickness
Polypropylene Homopolymer Extruded (PPH)	10mm - 350mm	1mm - 30mm
Polypropylene Copolymer Extruded (PPC)	N/A	1mm - 12mm
Polypropylene Copolymer Weld (PPC)	3mm - 4mm	N/A
Polypropylene Homopolymer Pressed & Planed Block (PPH)	N/A	10mm - 100mm
Polypropylene Copolymer Leathergrain Embossed Extruded (PPC)	N/A	3mm - 12mm
Polypropylene Copolymer Sheet Pinseal Embossed Extruded (PPC)	N/A	3mm - 9mm
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Polypropylene Data Sheet