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Polypropylene (PP) plastic is popular for applications in food and beverage packaging such as snack wrapping and candy packaging. It offers high tensile strength and durability and is 100% food safe

  • Recycled content
  • Popular for food and beverage packaging
  • High tensile strength
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    Overview

    PP plastic can be used for a wide range of applications in packaging including candy, cigarettes and snacks. PP plastic is also compatible with metallized substrates making it ideal for canned products that need an extended shelf life. PP is not biodegradable but can be recyclable in certain conditions. PP plastic can also be used for shrink wrap, tape liners, diapers and sterile wraps used for medical applications, making this film incredibly versatile for a range of industries.

    Plastic Recycling Chart

    Resin Identification Code #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #7
    Abbreviation PET or PETE HDPE PVC LDPE PP PS OTHER PLA
    Polymer Name Polyethylene Terephthalate High-Density Polyethylene Polyvinyl Chloride Low-Density Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene All Other Plastics Polylactic Acid
    Recyclable Commonly Recycled Commonly Recycled Somethims Recycled Somethims Recycled Occasionally Recycled Commonly Recycled (but diffcult to do) Difficult to Recycle Compostable
    % Recycled Annually 36% 30~35% <1% 6% 3% 34% Low Low
    Time to Decompose 5~10 years 100 years never 500~1000 years 20~30 years 50 years never 6 months
    Toxicity Level High Low High Low Low High High -
    Max Temperature 70°C (158°F) 120°C (248°F) 70°C (158°F) 80°C (176°F) 135°C (275°F) 90°C (194°F) 135°C (275°F) 150°C (302°F)
    Brittleness Temperature -40°C (-40°F) -100°C (-148°F) -30°C (-22°F) -100°C (-148°F) 0°C (32°F) -20°C (-4°F) -135°C (-211°F) 60°C (140°F)