Polypropylene compounds are widely used in varied industries such as automotive, infrastructure, electrical & electronics, packaging industry owing to their excellent properties like corrosion resistance, high tensile strength and low density. They are gaining immense popularity in packaging of various commodities including consumer goods, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and others. The packaging industry has witnessed exponential growth over the years which in turn has surged the ... Read more
Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic polymer used across various industries for its high strength, rigidity and chemical resistance properties. However, in its pure form PP exhibits poor impact strength which limits its applications. To overcome this limitation and enable its usage in diverse applications, PP is compounded with additives like fillers, reinforcements, colorants and processing aids. This process of mixing PP with additive materials results in polypropylene compounds ... Read more