Global
Polypropylene Compound Market: An Overview
Polypropylene (PP) or polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer
created via chain-growth polymerization from the monomer propylene.
The global
polypropylene compound market is expected to register a robust growth during 2018-2028. The
growing opportunities in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and
packaging industries. The polypropylene compound market will also witness the
emergence of various light-weight vehicle applications.
Polypropylene is a member of polyolefins group. It is non-polar
and partially crystalline. Its natural qualities are in line with polyethylene,
however offers more hardness and better heat resistance. Polypropylene is white
in color. It is widely used in industries as it offers high chemical resistance
along with a mechanical ruggedness. Thanks to these qualities, the material
offers various applications in labeling and packaging. Moreover, it is the
second most used plastic after polyethylene.
Polypropylene compounds can also provide transparency for
industrial applications, however it is limited in its scope as compared to
other plastics like acrylic, polystyrene, and others.
The polypropylene compound market continues to grow, thanks to
wide range of existing applications such as manufacturing piping systems,
products for laboratory use, food containers, and clear bags. The use of
polypropylene compound in manufacturing pipes is especially seeing a rising
demand. The material offers high rigidity, strength, and purity for
manufacturing piping systems. These systems used often in hydronic heating,
portable plumbing, and reclaimed water are expected to create significant
opportunities in the polypropylene compound market.
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Global
Polypropylene Compound Market: Notable Developments
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Researchers from the University of Sheffield have discovered a
new way to provide extra protection for homes from fires. They used old
recycled materials from tires to protect concrete from damage. These materials
involve fibres extracted from the polypropylene textiles. These fibres have
also reduce the spall tendencies of concrete and is likely to aid the
construction process.
Many modern techniques use PP based fibers to reduce fire
spalling. However, the latest technique shows that used tire fibers are more
useful than raw materials. The results of the study are published in the fire
journal Fire Technology.
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ExxonMobil has announced plans to construct a new polypropylene
production plant in the US Gulf Coast in Louisiana. The plant will expand the
manufacturing capacity of its local unit by 4, 50,000 tons per year.
The polypropylene plant is expected to serve demand for
enhancing the performance and safety of every consumer products. The plant will
also cater to growing demand for light-weight auto parts which are projected to
rise in demand, thanks to growing concerns surrounding fuel-efficiency.
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Global
Polypropylene Compound Market: Key Trends
The rising expansion of automotive and electronics industry are
expected to drive growth of the global polypropylene compound market. The key
application of plastics in reducing vehicle weight along with increased
protection, and stringent demands regarding sustainability are expected to
create several new opportunities for growth in the polypropylene compound
market. These opportunities are expected to drive major growth in North
America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
China is quickly emerging as a major manufacturer of
automobiles. The country is upping its demand for the polymer significantly,
thanks to expanding automotive and construction industry. on the other hand,
the instability of prices in the raw material market can limit growth of the
polypropylene compound market. Polypropylene compounds are derived from
petroleum products. Due to instability in petroleum product prices, the
polypropylene compound market can witness some setbacks in the near future.
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