Isotactic polypropylene is produced at low temperatures and pressures, using . The polymer shares some of the properties of , but it is stronger, stiffer, and harder, and it softens at higher temperatures. (Its is approximately 170 °C [340 °F].) It is slightly more prone to than polyethylene unless appropriate stabilizers and antioxidants are added. Polypropylene is blow-molded into bottles for foods, shampoos, and other household liquids. It is also injection-molded into many products, including appliance housings, dishwasher-safe food containers, toys, automobile battery casings, and outdoor furniture. The plastic code number of polypropylene is #5.When a thin section of molded polypropylene is flexed repeatedly, a molecular structure is formed that is capable of withstanding much additional flexing without failing. This fatigue resistance has led to the design of polypropylene boxes and other containers with “self-hinged” covers.A large proportion of polypropylene production is melt-spun into fibres. Polypropylene fibre is a major factor in home furnishings such as upholstery and indoor-outdoor carpets. Numerous industrial end uses exist as well, including and cordage, disposable nonwoven fabrics for diapers and medical applications, and nonwoven fabrics for ground stabilization and reinforcement in construction and road paving. These applications take advantage of the toughness, resilience, water resistance, and chemical inertness of the polymer. However, because of its very low moisture absorption, limited ability to take a dye, and low softening point (an important factor in ironing and pressing), polypropylene is not an important apparel fibre., Polypropylene (PP), also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. It is produced via chain-growth polymerization from the monomer propylene. Polypropylene belongs to the group of polyolefins and is partially crystalline and non-polar., Let's learn the letter and its sound! You can check out our stories on the Little Fox YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE : youtube.com/user/LittleFoxKids?sub_confirm.