Polymer grades by application
30 grades catalogued across the major commodity polymer families. Each entry covers MFI, density, typical processing, common applications, and equivalent grades from major producers.
PP Homopolymer Injection Molding
PPStandard PP homopolymer for general injection molded parts. Balanced stiffness and flow. MFI 8–25 typical for closures and thin-wall containers.
PP Homopolymer Thin-Wall Packaging
PPHigh-flow PP homopolymer for thin-wall food containers. Excellent flow, fast cycle times. Often nucleated for clarity.
PP Impact Copolymer
PPHeterophasic PP with rubber phase for impact strength at low temperatures. Standard for automotive trim and industrial containers.
PP Random Copolymer Clarified
PPEthylene-co-PP with nucleating agent for high clarity. Drop-in replacement for some PET applications where heat resistance matters.
PP Fiber Spinning Grade
PPNarrow MWD PP for fiber and meltblown nonwovens. Hygiene products, geotextiles, FFP masks.
PP BOPP Film Grade
PPIsotactic PP optimised for biaxially-oriented film line. Excellent clarity and stiffness for snack laminates and pressure-sensitive labels.
HDPE Blow Molding Bottles
HDPEHigh-molecular-weight HDPE for bottles up to 10 L. Excellent ESCR and stiffness for HDPE detergent and dairy containers.
HDPE Pipe Grade PE100
HDPEPE100 bimodal HDPE for pressure pipe to ISO 4427 / EN 12201. MRS 10 MPa at 20 °C / 50 years. Black or RC variants for trenchless.
HDPE Injection Molding
HDPEStandard HDPE for crates, closures, and rigid containers. Good stiffness, ESCR and processability.
HDPE Film Grade
HDPEHexene-comonomer HDPE for high-stalk blown film. Excellent dart impact and tear for thin gauge bags and sacks.
LDPE Film Extrusion
LDPEGeneral-purpose LDPE for shrink and lamination film. Good optical and processing window.
LDPE Injection Molding
LDPESoft-flex LDPE for injection molded lids and squeeze-fit closures.
LLDPE C4 Film Grade
LLDPEButene-1 comonomer LLDPE. Cost-efficient blown film with good seal initiation. Heavy-duty sacks and liners.
LLDPE C6 Film Grade
LLDPEHexene-1 comonomer LLDPE. Higher dart and tear than C4. Lamination, food packaging and collation shrink.
LLDPE C8 Stretch Film
LLDPEOctene-1 metallocene LLDPE for cast stretch film. High puncture and cling, best in class for pallet wrap.
MDPE Pipe Grade PE80
MDPEYellow PE80 MDPE for gas distribution to EN 1555. MRS 8 MPa.
PVC Suspension Pipe Grade
PVC-UK-67 / K-68 suspension PVC for rigid pipe and fittings. Compounded with stabilisers (Ca-Zn or organotin in EU).
PVC Emulsion (Paste) Grade
PVC-PEmulsion-polymerised PVC for plastisol formulations. Spread-coated tarpaulin, dipped gloves, automotive underbody.
PVC Cable Compound
PVC-PPre-compounded flexible PVC for low-voltage cables. Phthalate-free formulations standard in EU since REACH restriction.
PET Bottle Grade
PETIV 0.78–0.82 dL/g bottle-grade PET for water and CSD. PPWR mandates ≥25% rPET in beverage bottles by 2025, 30% by 2030.
PET Fiber Grade
PETLower-IV PET (0.62–0.66) for textile fiber. Bottle-flake-derived rPET widely used since 2020 for sustainability claims.
PET Thermoforming Sheet
PETAPET sheet for clear thermoformed trays. CPET (crystalline) variant for ovenable containers up to 220 °C.
GPPS Injection Molding
GPPSCrystal-clear GPPS for injection molded parts. Brittle, alloy with HIPS or use SBC for impact applications.
HIPS Extrusion Grade
HIPSHigh-impact polystyrene sheet for thermoforming. Refrigerator inner liners, yogurt cups, vending cups.
ABS Injection Molding
ABSStandard ABS for general purpose injection molding. UL94 V-0 flame-retarded variants for IT and white goods.
ABS Extrusion Grade
ABSHigher-MW ABS for sheet extrusion. Co-extruded with PMMA cap layer for weather resistance.
Recycled HDPE Blow Molding
rPE / rPPPCR HDPE from post-consumer bottle stream. Typical 30–100% inclusion in non-food packaging. Food-contact rPE limited to specific approved processes.
Recycled LDPE Film
rPE / rPPPost-consumer or post-industrial LDPE for non-food film. Typical inclusion 30–80% with virgin LLDPE.
Recycled PP Injection
rPE / rPPMechanically recycled PP from rigid packaging streams. Suitable for non-aesthetic parts and dark colours.
Recycled PET Bottle
PETFood-grade rPET pellets from approved decontamination processes (EFSA-listed). Mandated minimum content under PPWR.
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