Description
- PP is one of main items in plastic resins team. It has properties such as hardness, slippery, softness, flexibility, non-rusting, easy to shape and color, etc. It is one of the most popular type of plastics.
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- Homopolymer – polymerized from propylene (monomer)
- Block (impact) copolymer – promoted impact resistance from homopolymer
- Random copolymer – promoted transparency from homopolymer
Application
HOMOPOLYMER
- Injection – households, crate, syringe, outdoor chair, etc
- Yarn – woven bag, rope, fishing net, etc
- Extrusion – packaging film, pipe, etc
- Fiber – carpet, diaper, non-woven fabric, etc
BLOCK COPOLYMER
- battery case, outdoor chair, pail drum, etc
RANDOM COPOLYMER
- food container, sheet, stationery file, hot water pipe, etc
Market Update
- ENERGY TRADING WEEK: European ban on Russian LNG concentrates minds on prices and supply
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- China methanol supply to lengthen in Oct on high imports, output recovery
- East China xylene port inventories higher as arrivals outweigh consumption
- East China toluene port inventory drops on fewer arrivals
- Plant status: China’s Shandong Yihua Rubber shuts PBR plant
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- ICIS TTF Early Day assessments: 25 September 2025