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Abbreviation term: PP

Description: Rigid solid, durable in container of cap forms. Opaque, natural grayish yellow in natural form. Excellent resistance to organic solvents, degreasing agents and electrolytic attack. Lower impact strength: working temperatures and tensile strength are superior to low or high density polyethylene. Light in weight, resistant to staining. Excellent moisture barrier good oil and alcohol barrier. Poor gas barrier properties. Excellent resistance to acids and alkali's, but poor aromatic,aliphatic and chlorinated solvent resistance.

Last updated on February 5, 2011 by Western Canada Enterprises