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
- NYMEX: US gas futures lower despite tighter balances
- USITC determination on fatty acids from Indonesia, Malaysia likely to raise costs, further tighten US markets
- India announces green ammonia deals, aims to cut imports
- China’s export halt marks potential shift in ammonia price trend
- LNG charter rates fairly stable but Pacific premium eroding
- Plant status: China's Tianjin Bohua Yongli cuts acetic acid run rate to 40%
- Update to ICIS Topics: US-Iran conflict - impact on chemicals and energy
- Plant status: Thailand’s TPI Polene cuts EVA output in Apr; duration uncertain
- ICIS GRAPHIC: How Asian countries responded to energy shortage in March
- ICIS GRAPHIC: How Asian countries responded to energy shortage in March

