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Polypropylene

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-021562

1. Refers to a plastic polymer formed by linking propylene molecules. PP has good resistance to heat and is used in flexible and rigid packaging, film, and textiles. (U.S. EPA, 1995c)

2. A plastic polymer that has good resistance to heat and is used in flexible and rigid packaging, film, and textiles.

3. Thermoplastic polymer or copolymer comprised of at least 50 percent propylene by weight.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-021562
FieldEnvironment
SubjectLand, waste and cleanup
AbbreviationPP
ReferencesMeasuring Recycling Guidance Glossary; Comprehensive Procurement Guideline Program Glossary; 40 CFR 60.561 (CFR 2013)
Record as JSON 
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