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The applications of Polypropylene
that accounts for the greatest part of its consumption in Mexico are flexible
containers for packaging and transportation of agricultural, chemical and
nutritional products (Raffia or flat yarn).
It is used in the production of continuous,
staple or non-woven fibers, oriented and bioriented film, thin plate or
sheet, and injected pieces. By the blow molding process it can be used
in the manufacture of bottles and containers. As a fiber it is used in
medical and sport clothing, disposable diapers, upholstery for furniture
and automobiles, home and industrial carpets, etc. It is also used to
manufacture belts, fishing nets, marine equipment and floatings; weaves
for agricultural protection, industrial filters and bristles for brushes
and brooms.
By thermoforming, the Polypropylene
sheet is converted in different kinds of thin wall containers and packaging
that stand out for their transparency and durability.
Among other applications, injection
molded PP pieces are used in the manufacture of fans, connectors,safety
equipment, batteries, interior parts of automobiles, dashboards and instrument
panels, bumpers, moldings, ducts, electronics and arm rests.
It is also used in
the manufacture of housewares as rigid receptacles for food, bowls, trays,
kitchen devices, laundry baskets, bath seats, garden furniture, toys and
components of suitcase and baggages, also for medical articles as syringes
and bottles.
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