Polypropylene

Polypropylene is an easy to recycle thermoplastic that is used in an extremely wide variety of applications, including Australian banknotes. The use of thermoplastics has great advantages because the softened material can easily be placed into the correct shape and can also easily be reused. Polypropylene is resistant to chemical solvents and acids. It is also resistant to bacteria and is therefore suitable for disposable syringes and other medical equipment.

Polypropylene is similar to polyethylene. It is just as cheap, only much stronger. It is used for plastic bottles, carpets, plastic furniture, and many car parts. Other uses include pipes, filter material and plastic products that require a higher quality than its predecessor polyethylene can offer.

In addition, polypropylene film can also be cut into fibers to make rope. The most common type is a three strand twisted line. It is a good substitute for natural ropes, because it has a natural color, it is fibrous and stiff and also floats on water. Therefore, it is often used for boats in order to prevent the ropes from getting caught in the propeller of the boat. Furthermore, polypropylene ropes are also cheap and extremely durable.