 DESCRIPTION |
| Polypropylene
has excellent chemical resistance, is strong
and has the lowest density of all the plastics
used in packaging. It has a high melting
point, making it ideal for hot-fill liquids. |
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| PROPERTIES: |
| Strength/toughness,
resistance to chemicals, resistance to
heat, barrier to moisture, versatility
and resistance to grease/oil. |
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| PACKAGING
APPLICATIONS |
| PP is
found in everything from flexible and rigid
packaging to fibers and large molded parts
for automotive and consumer products. Some
applications are ketchup bottles, yoghurt
containers, margarine tubs and medicine
bottles. |
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| APPLICATIONS
IN RECYCLED PRODUCTS: |
| Auto
battery cases, signal lights, battery cables,
brooms and brushes, ice scrapers, oil funnels,
landscape borders, bicycle racks, rakes,
bins, pallets and sheeting trays.
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