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polypropylene (pŏl'ēprō`pəlēn), plastic plastic, any organic material with the ability to flow into a desired shape when heat and pressure are applied to it and to retain the shape when they are withdrawn. ..... Click the link for more information. noted for its light weight, being less dense than water; it is a polymer polymer (pŏl`əmər) ..... Click the link for more information. of propylene. It resists moisture, oils, and solvents. Since its melting point is 121°C; (250°F;), it is used in the manufacture of objects that are sterilized in the course of their use. Polypropylene is also used to make textiles, ropes that float, packaging material, and luggage. polypropylene [‚päl·ə′prō·pə‚lēn] (organic chemistry) (C3H6)xA crystalline, thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, C3H6; the product is hard and tough, resists moisture, oils, and solvents, and withstands temperatures up to 170°C; used to make molded articles, fibers, film, rope, printing plates, and toys. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These products are said to complement the company's neat and impact copolymer polypropylenes to provide customers with a complete line of products for automotive interior, exterior and under-hood applications. DSM Petrochemical, which includes DSM Polyethylenes and DSM Polypropylenes sells about 5. Vistamaxx[TM] specialty elastomers, and premier polypropylenes including Achieve[TM] and ExxonMobil[TM] SFT315, will be featured in three product showcase presentations. |
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