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What is Polypropylene? Introduction & Recycling Solutions
Polypropylene (PP), as a semi-crystalline thermoplastic, has high hardness, rigidity, and tensile strength. Therefore, PP covers a wide range of reusable items, which makes it the second most widely used polymer in the world. Yet, due to the huge consumption of PP plastics, the environment is polluted due to the lack of infrastructure, incorrect dumping techniques, and mismanagement. This article aims to guide you in knowing more about PP plastic and the recycling solutions for its applications.
What is PP Plastic Used for?
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Properties | PP |
Density | 0.895~0.92 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 167~177℃ |
Appearance | Less transparent with haze |
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Is PP Recyclable?
Absolutely, since thermoplastics can be repeatedly heated, reshaped, and cooled without degradation, PP plastics become one of the most readily recyclable polymers. In this article, you will learn more about PP plastics and the suitable solutions to reprocess different PP applications.
Recycling Solutions for PP Plastics
To deal with a certain amount of production waste and save more costs, we suggest investing in simple yet reliable plastic pelletizing machines to obtain reusable recycled pellets.
Since PP products can come in the form of soft and rigid plastics, we provide different solutions to achieve the highest performance.
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Repro-Flex
- Repro-One
- Repro-Direct
Conclusion
Polypropylene is extensively employed as a chemical barrier and protective element. With its high consumption rate, the demand for recycling PP is on the rise. Using recycled PP is not only environmentally beneficial but also advantageous for your business, as it reduces waste and enables the production of new items using sustainable materials.
POLYSTAR provides several solutions to recycle PP soft packaging and rigid items. To learn more about these products, please check out here.