Polypropylene PP – Homopolymer, Random & Block

IMAGE PLACEHOLDER
Replace with CIVAL photography before publication

Polypropylene (PP)

Polypropylene supplied to a declared melt flow index, with the grade family confirmed in writing before the proforma invoice is issued.

The three families

FamilyCharacterTypical use
Homopolymer (PP-H)High stiffness and clarity, lower impact at low temperatureRaffia, BOPP film, fibre, injection housewares
Random copolymer (PP-R)Better clarity and impact, lower melting pointHot-water pipe, transparent containers
Block / impact copolymer (PP-B)High impact, including at low temperatureAutomotive parts, crates, industrial containers

Grade selection by process

ProcessMelt flow direction
Raffia / woven bagLow MFI — melt strength for tape drawing
BOPP filmLow to medium MFI
Injection moulding — thin wallHigh MFI — flow into long thin cavities
Fibre / non-wovenHigh MFI
Thermoforming sheetLow MFI
Pipe (PP-R)Low MFI

Parameters confirmed before order

  • Melt flow index, with the test load stated
  • Density
  • Isotacticity index
  • Ash content
  • Additive package — antioxidant, UV stabiliser, antistatic, nucleating agent

Documentation on every shipment

  • Lot-level Certificate of Analysis
  • Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet on request
  • SGS pre-shipment inspection available
  • Full export documentation set — Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, Certificate of Origin

Request a quotation

Send your required specification and monthly volume. Priced offer within 24 hours, FOB / CFR / CIF.

Request a quotation  ·  Talk to an engineer