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Polypropylenes

Propylene or propene polymers. Thermoplastics that can be extruded into fibers, films or solid forms. They are used as a copolymer in plastics, especially polyethylene. The fibers are used for fabrics, filters and surgical sutures.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.326.271.665.590, D05.750.716.550, D25.720.716.550, J01.637.051.720.716.550

MeSH Unique ID: D011126

Entry Terms:

  • Polypropylene
  • Propene Polymers
  • Polymers, Propene
  • Propylene Polymers
  • Polymers, Propylene
  • Marlex
  • Marlex Polypropylene
  • Polypropylene, Marlex
  • Hostalen
  • Polypro
  • Prolene

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