Braskem PP BRA

Brand information

Polypropylene is the most versatile plastic around and can be converted by all main production processes:

Blown film
Cast film
Extrusion Blow Moulding (EBM)
Injection Stretch Blow Moulding (ISBM)
Thermoforming
Injection molding
Fiber spinning
Extrusion

Polypropylene is typically divided into three main groups. Each of these groups displays different outstanding property and therefore BRASKEM Polypropylene Resins are used in many different applications:

PP homopolymer has the highest stiffness
PP copolymer has the highest impact resistance
PP random copolymer has the highest transparency

Typical Applications

Food packaging, pails, crates and boxes, caps and closures, fibers and staple fibers, films, tubes and pipes, sheets and profiles, house wares and consumer goods.

PP Properties:

Good to High stiffness = possible down gauging
High temperature resistance = allows filling at high temperature, microwave, sterilization
Chemical inertness = stress cracking resistance
Steam barrier properties = food protection
Nucleated or clarified grades = higher stiffness and transparency
Outstanding impact / rigidity balance = possible substitution of more expensive polymers
Easy to stretch = excellent for film and fiber applications
Good hinge properties = allows advance part design and cost saving