Polypropylene · PP
PP Random Copolymer Clarified: Specifications and suppliers
Ethylene-co-PP with nucleating agent for high clarity. Drop-in replacement for some PET applications where heat resistance matters.
Quick specs
| Property | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Polymer family | Polypropylene | |
| MFI | 20 g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Density | 0.895–0.920 g/cm³ | |
| Process | Injection molding / blow molding | |
| Typical application | Clear food packaging, housewares |
Equivalent producer grades
- Borealis RJ370MO
- LyondellBasell Moplen RP248R
Equivalents listed for technical context only. They are starting points for specification, not endorsements. Always validate with the producer's own technical data sheet.
Procurement considerations
Lead time: 1–3 days from local distributor stock; 1–4 weeks producer-direct; 4–8 weeks for imports.
Minimum order: 25 kg single-bag samples available from most distributors. Spot lots typically 1–25 t. Producer-direct usually requires 5+ t per order.
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