polypropylene recycling

Polypropylene Recycling

Looking for a low cost reliable source of recycled polypropylene for your molding process? As a polypropylene recycling company, we manufacture polypropylene resins from post industrial scrap for a variety of packaging products, from containers for yogurt to medicine bottle caps and bottles for ketchup and syrup. In addition to packaging, polypropylene's major uses are in fibers and large molded parts for automotive and consumer products. We specialize in the production of polypropylene copolymer compounds for injection molding applications. Our signature product, NPI – 10PP212 Mixed Color, is manufactured from recycled polypropylene and is used for injection molding applications where recycled materials are permitted.

Download the NPI – 10PP212 Mixed Color technical data sheet - NPI – 10PP212 Mixed Color
Download the Nexstat - 10C896 data sheet for our polypropylene compound - NEXSTAT-10C896

Typical Properties

RESIN PROPERTIES	ASTM TEST	UNIT ENGLISH (METRIC)	NOMINAL VALUES
Melt Flow	D1238	gm/10 min	7 to 15
Izod Impact Notched	D256	ft lb/in (J/m)	2 (107)

What is Polypropylene?
Polypropylene is a synthetic polymer of propylene monomers. Named for its versatility, polypropylene is a lightweight thermoplastic that is polymerized from propylene (CH3 - CH = CH2) and has a methyl group (CH3) branching off of every other carbon along its molecular backbone. Because the most common form of polypropylene has the methyl groups all on one side of the carbon backbone, polypropylene molecules tend to be highly aligned and compact, giving this thermoplastic the properties of durability and chemical resistance. This polyolefin is considered the most versatile of the plastic family which explains its continuing and rapid increase in use.

Description and Properties
Polypropylene is a hydrocarbon that is distilled from the petroleum refining process. Light, but strong and durable, it is thought to be one of the cheapest and most versatile of all the thermoplastics. As a light weight plastic, polypropylene exhibits a unique set of properties. Not only is it fairly light, durable and impact resistant, it has a high melting point (327° F/164° C), good electrical insulation properties, doesn't absorb water and is highly resistant to aggressive chemicals. The combination of these properties make it a popular and promising plastic for manufacturers.

Excellent optical clarity in biaxially oriented films and stretch blow molded containers
Low moisture vapor transmission
Inertness toward chemicals

Applications for Recycled Polypropylene
Polypropylene is one of the most versatile resins on the market. As polypropylene suppliers, our products are used for a wide range of products including polypropylene rope, luggage, carpeting, fiber, strapping, containers, bags, packaging and tubing. Because of its unique properties, recycled polypropylene is used by a wide range of industries to create virtually an unlimited number of products. Most of these products are created using the injection molding process and include everything from household goods such as containers for yogurt, margarine, takeout meals, and deli foods. It's also used to make medicine bottles, bottle caps and closures, and bottles for ketchup and syrup. In addition to packaging, PP's major uses are in fibers, appliances and large automotive parts.

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