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	Polypropylene (PP, also known as polypropene or polymerised propene) is a type of thermoplastic polymer resin that has similar qualities to polyethylene (PE) but is slightly harder and has better resistance to heat and organic solvents. After PE, polypropylene is the second-most widely produced commodity plastic with a global market (2013) of around 55 million tonnes.		Polypropylene (PP, also known as polypropene or polymerised propene) is a type of thermoplastic polymer resin that has similar qualities to polyethylene (PE) but is slightly harder and has better resistance to heat and organic solvents. After PE, polypropylene is the second-most widely produced commodity plastic with a global market (2013) of around 55 million tonnes.

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	* Lightweight, tough and flexible		* Lightweight, tough and flexible
−	* Heat resistant (high melting point (around 160°C) – used in microwaves, dishwashers, food containers.	+	* Heat resistant (high melting point (around 160°C) – used in microwaves, dishwashers, food containers
	* Chemically inert		* Chemically inert
	* Impact and freeze-resistant		* Impact and freeze-resistant
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	* Accepts colour and dye without degrading		* Accepts colour and dye without degrading
	* Reasonably inexpensive		* Reasonably inexpensive
−	* Does not contain BPA (which can leach into food products ~~and may lead to health issues~~)	+	* Does not contain BPA (bisphenol A - which some claim can leach into food products)
	* Fatigue resistance – allows use as a plastic hinge		* Fatigue resistance – allows use as a plastic hinge
−	* ~~Large number of end-use applications due to various grades possible and use of additives.~~	+	* It can float in water

	= Typical applications =		= Typical applications =
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		+	It has a large number of end-use applications in the construction industry due to the wide range of grades available and the use of additives to modify properties:

	* PP fibres are added to concrete to increase strength and reduce cracking and spalling		* PP fibres are added to concrete to increase strength and reduce cracking and spalling
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	* Carpets, rugs and upholstery		* Carpets, rugs and upholstery
	* Medical and laboratory equipment		* Medical and laboratory equipment
−	* Stationery
	* Reusable containers		* Reusable containers
−	* Plastic parts ~~– cars, toys etc~~	+	* Plastic machine parts
−	* Industrial rope and cordage ~~(can float in water)~~	+	* Industrial rope and cordage
−	* Disposable nappies.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	As a plastic it is extremely versatile and found in common household items and used in both commercial and industrial applications.		As a plastic it is extremely versatile and found in common household items and used in both commercial and industrial applications.

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	* Lightweight, tough and flexible		* Lightweight, tough and flexible

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Polypropylene (PP, also known as polypropene or polymerised propene) is a type of thermoplastic polymer resin that has similar qualities to polyethylene (PE) but is slightly harder and has better resistance to heat and organic solvents. After PE, polypropylene is the second-most widely produced commodity plastic with a global market (2013) of around 55 million tonnes.

A member of the polyolefin family of resins, PP can be injection moulded and extruded into many shapes and products such as cups, cutlery, containers, housewares and car parts e.g batteries. It is also spun into fibres for inclusion in industrial and domestic textiles, including for clothing.

As a plastic it is extremely versatile and found in common household items and used in both commercial and industrial applications.

= Benefits =

* Lightweight, tough and flexible
* Heat resistant (high melting point (around 160°C) – used in microwaves, dishwashers, food containers.
* Chemically inert
* Impact and freeze-resistant
* High shatter resistance
* Low moisture absorption
* Mould resistant
* Low density allows lower-weight mouldings to be made
* Resistant to fats and organic solvents
* Accepts colour and dye without degrading
* Reasonably inexpensive
* Does not contain BPA (which can leach into food products and may lead to health issues)
* Fatigue resistance – allows use as a plastic hinge
* Large number of end-use applications due to various grades possible and use of additives.

= Typical applications =

* PP fibres are added to concrete to increase strength and reduce cracking and spalling
* Non-woven fabrics for ground stabilisation
* Roofing membranes (waterproofing top-layer in single-ply systems)
* Reinforcement in construction and road paving
* Electrical cable insulation (alternative to PVC)
* Piping systems
* Carpets, rugs and upholstery
* Medical and laboratory equipment
* Stationery
* Reusable containers
* Plastic parts – cars, toys etc
* Industrial rope and cordage (can float in water)
* Disposable nappies.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Adhesives.
* Cladding.
* Construction materials.
* ETFE.
* Fabric structures.
* Glass reinforced plastic GRP.
* Nylon.
* Paint.
* Polyethylene.
* Polymers.
* Recyclable construction materials.
* Sandwich panel.
* Thermoplastic materials in buildings.
* Transparent insulation materials.

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