PP Plastic Info
Polypropylene Plastic Containers
Characteristics of PP
- Poor
- Excellent
- Clarity
- Moisture Barrier
- Oxygen Barrier
- Acid Resistance
- Grease & Oil Resistance
- Fill Temperature
- Stiffness
- Impact Resistance
- Heat Resistance
- Cold Resistance
- Sunlight Resistance
- Moderate Hazy
- Good to Excellent
- Poor
- Fair to Good
- Good
- 175° F
- Moderate to High
- Poor to Fair
- Good
- Poor to Fair
- Fair
Other Characteristics of PP
The material surface of PP(Polypropylene) is soft almost wax likes 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 used for all thermal plastics.
PP for Packaging
PP is a good choice for product packaging because it is a highly durable material in both container and closure forms, as well PP is a good barrier against ,moisture, oil, and alcohol as well PP is resistant to many chemicals.
Other uses of PP
PP is often used to produce many products including ketchup bottles, yogurt containers, medicine bottles, and syrup bottles.


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