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HYOSUNG Polypropylene®

Hyosung polypropylene,
striving for global top quality

'Polypropylene', PP/DH PU’s PP brand, provides high-quality homopolymer, block copolymer, and random copolymer with HYPOL, UNIPOL, and SPHERIPOL processes used in various applications.

Polypropylene is supplying excellent products that meet customer needs and is leading the differentiated product market. It is well-known and widely used in China, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe as well as in Korea while the company is making greater efforts to succeed in customer satisfaction management through product development and customer services.

Hyosung eco-polypropylene,
recycled plastic for a sustainable future and planet

Leveraging Hyosung Chemical’s accumulated technological prowess, we are committed to revitalizing discarded plastics into high-quality recycled polypropylene, contributing to a circular economy that aligns with global eco-friendly trends and customer needs.

Propylene
manufacturing
flowchart

By building a vertical system from raw materials to final products, we have been able to secure a stable supply base for the main raw material for polypropylene resin, high quality propylene, while also securing the required technology.

Polypropylene Production Process Flowchart

Propane Gas

Dehydrogenation

Propylene

PP Polymerization

Polypropylene
(PP)

PP-R for pipes

Since 1998, Hyosung Chemical has been supplying PP Random Copolymer (PP-R) for PP-R pipes, the first of its kind in Asia, under the brand name "R200P” to respected manufacturers in South Korea and abroad.

  • Traditional replacement
    for metal pipes

    Traditional materials for metal pipes have been rapidly replaced by plastic over the past 20 years. The primary reasons include affordability, hygiene, long-term durability and environmental friendliness.

    Furthermore, improvements in the properties of plastic materials and advances in processing technology have promoted the use of plastics by enhancing the pressure resistance and long-term heat resistance of pipes. Among these, demand for PP-R pipes is increasing not only in Europe, where the PP-R pipe market is first developed, but also in regions like the Middle East and China.

  • Global No. 1 PP-R

    Since 1998, Hyosung Chemical has been producing and supplying R200P for PP-R pipes, the first of its kind in Asia. With continued technological innovation and market development, we have been achieving remarkable sales growth based on the product’s trusted, superlative quality.

    Initially, our sales started in the Middle East and Turkey, expanding to China, Southeast Asia and even Europe including Germany, the Czech Republic, and Russia, which are the home of PP-R pipes.

    Hyosung Chemical offers various products, not only the R200P, but also the R202P that maintains the same pressure resistance at a thinner thickness, the GF-PPR with high rigidity and thermal expansion coefficient for anti-bending function and the pre-colored PPR with uniform color and no performance degradation.

Strengths

Introducing the economic and green strengths of PP-R for pipes.

  • Lasting over 50 years

  • Superior Construction
    Stability

  • Easy Production
    Processability

  • Chemical Stability

  • Economic

  • Environmentally
    Friendly

Applications

  • Used for both hot and cold water supply pipes

    In particular, hot water pipes, which are used in high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, must be resistant to both pressure and heat.

  • Underfloor heating

    The long-term characteristics of the pipe are particularly crucial for long service life due to its relatively high temperature over an extended period of time.

  • Piping for radiators

    Lasts for 50 years at 60°C at 10bar, and PN25 lasts for more than 50 years at 70°C at 10bar.

  • Chemical and agricultural piping

    The unique chemical resistance and heat resistance of PP make it applicable for agricultural water pipes as well.

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • DIN 8077 & DIN 8078

    DIN 8077 & DIN 8078

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • KS M 3362(Korean Industrial Standards Certificate)

    KS M 3362(Korean Industrial Standards Certificate)

  • NSF/ANSI 14 Complied Material(US Certificate)

    NSF/ANSI 14 Complied Material(US Certificate)

  • DVGW W270/KTW Guideline(German Certificate)

    DVGW W270/KTW Guideline(German Certificate)

  • WRAS BS6920 Approved Material(UK Certificate)

    WRAS BS6920 Approved Material(UK Certificate)

  • GB/T 17219(Chinese Standard Certificate)

    GB/T 17219(Chinese Standard Certificate)

PP-B for pipes

Hyosung's HPPB(PP-B) has been developed for sewage and
industrial pipes, which require high rigidity and long-term durability.

  • Replacing the traditionally used PVC pipes in large diameter sewage and indoor drainage pipes

    PVC pipes that have been mainly used for sewage purposes are being replaced by PP pipes, especially in advanced countries, due to the high environmental impact of PVC (emission of plasticizers, dioxin generation during incineration, difficulty in recycling, lead stabilizer usage).

    Furthermore, the higher rigidity of PP pipes compared to traditional PE pipes minimizes deformation and cracking during use, ensuring long-term durability.

  • We have various products ranging from general PP-B to ultra-high rigidity HPPB

    Starting in 2001, we began developing high rigidity, high impact HPPB grades for sewage pipes, and started exporting in earnest in 2003 after overseas field evaluations and processing improvements.

    Through continuous technological development and production stabilization, we have expanded our sales from Europe and Oceania, where HPPB pipes are widely adopted, to the Middle East, Russia, the Americas, China and Southeast Asia. Moreover, sales of industrial pipes like plastic pipeline are also gradually increasing.

    Building on this technological prowess, Hyosung Chemical offers various products, including high-rigidity HPPB with exceptional rigidity and impact resistance, and ultra-high rigidity HPPB with further improved rigidity, in addition to general PP-B.

Strengths

Introducing the strengths of PP-B, utilizing the lightest of all pipe materials for ease in construction.

  • Excellent rigidity
    and
    impact resistance

  • Outstanding ring
    stiffness
    and flexibility

  • Easyproduction
    Processability

  • Chemicalstability

  • The lightest of all pipe materials
    for ease in construction

  • Economic

Applications

  • Sewage and drain pipes

    HPPB, an eco-friendly material with excellent chemical resistance and rigidity, is increasingly replacing other materials used in sewage pipes.

  • Industrial pipes

    HPPB is best suited for the various applications of industrial pipes, including plastic branch pipes and marine pipes.

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • DIN 8077 & DIN 8078

    DIN 8077 & DIN 8078

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

PP for Conduit Pipe

Strengths

Introducing the economic and green strengths of PP-R for pipes.

  • Excellent rigidity
    and
    impact resistance

  • Among pipe materials,
    it offers a high ease of
    construction

  • Easyproduction
    Processability

Applications

  • CD Conduit

    PP for CD cables, with excellent rigidity and high impact strength, is used to protect cables in construction sites or similar environments.

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

PP for Transparent Containers

Polypropylene® R601, R701, R801, R901, R1001, R1101, and R1201 are intended for transparent containers and are especially designed to have good processing ability and excellent transparency along with well-balanced physical properties.
Polypropylene® R301, R301E, and R401E are the raw material for bottles and have excellent transparency and polish.
These products meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s regulation 21 CFR 177.1520 and are phthalate-free.

  • Transparent containers
    with eco-friendly/food-safe characteristics, free from harmful substances to humans

    Transparent food containers require transparency so that the contents and their freshness are visible and also require hazardous substance-free stability for contact with food.

    Hyosung Chemical’s high transparency PP random copolymer has excellent transparency and processing ability. Having been certified as being free of phthalate, it is suitable for transparent containers, housewares, thin-film injection molded products, stationery, and so on.

  • Energy efficient

    10% energy Savings can be achieved with low processing temperature and short cycle time.

Strengths

Introducing the advantages of Hyosung PP for transparent containers with high transparency and proven food safety.

  • Good
    Transparency

  • Excellent
    productivity

  • Energy Savings

  • Exceptional Durability

Applications

  • Transparent containers for food

    Excellent level of rigidity increases its life cycle.

  • Disposable transparent containers

    Used for recyclable disposable containers commonly used in convenience stores, restaurants, delivery services, cafes and supermarkets.

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

  • UL Energy Saving

    UL Energy Saving

PP for Corrugated Sheets

Hyosung Chemical’s PP for corrugated sheets is a versatile product that can be used for various purposes, including moving boxes, architectural reinforcements and signs, thanks to its excellent appearance characteristics.

  • PP for corrugated sheets, commonly used in moving boxes, reinforcements, signs

    building materials and signs, possesses a unique balance of rigidity and impact resistance. It is used for items like moving boxes, reinforcements, signs, etc.

    Hyosung Chemical’s PP for Corrugated Sheets have long received favorable reviews from customers.

Strengths

Introducing the strengths of PP for corrugated sheets applicable for boxes and signs.

  • Excellent quality
    of appearance

  • Excellent
    Rigidity Impact
    Resistance Balance

  • Outstanding
    production value

Applications

  • Moving boxes

    With its excellent rigidity and impact resistance, it can be used for purposes such as moving boxes.

  • Indoor/outdoor billboards

    With excellent surface properties and printing ability, can be used for indoor/outdoor billboards.

  • Protective materials

    Corrugated sheet products with Excellent Impact Resistance and scratch resistance protect an object from scratches that may occur during shipping.

  • Industrial

    Sheet products with Excellent Impact Resistance and rigidity can be used for industrial purposes, such as molds.

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

  • United State Pharmacopeia Class VI

    United State Pharmacopeia Class VI

  • HYOSUNG CHEMICAL

    European Pharmacopeia §3.1.6

PP for Heat Resistant Appliances

Products such as Polypropylene® HJ801RL, HJ801R, J801R and HJ800R are designed for small heat-resistant home appliances.
The aforementioned products are UL746B certified with excellent long-term heat resistance (RTI 120°C).

  • Heat-resistant PP
    widely used in
    small home appliances

    Due to its high melting temperature, PP is widely used in household appliances that require high heat resistance. In particular, Hyosung Chemical’s PP for heat-resistant home appliances is well received by customers for its certified long-term heat resistance, rigidity-impact resistance balance, and outstanding productivity.

Strengths

Introducing the strengths of PP for heat resistant appliances, widely used for electrical appliances due to its high heat resistance.

  • UL746B certified long-term
    heat resistance

  • Excellent
    Rigidity Impact
    Resistance Balance

  • Outstanding
    production value

Applications

  • Toasters

  • Coffee makers

  • Steam irons

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

PP for Caps

Polypropylene® HJ541CP product is specially designed for the purpose of CAPs in plastic containers.
The above product offers excellent cap characteristics with outstanding strength and moldability, suitable for both compression (CCM) molding and high-speed injection molding.

  • PP for Caps optimized
    for high-speed
    production

    Not only must caps be dimensionally stable for airtightness, but they also must have an appropriate strength-impact resistance balance so that deformation and breakage do not occur during distribution under various conditions. Hyosung Chemical’s PP for caps not only meets such general property requirements but is also optimized for high-speed production in production lines such as cap compression molding (CCM).

Strengths

Introducing the strengths of PP for caps that must be stable both dimensionally and for contact with food.

  • Good rigidity-
    impact
    resistance balance

  • Excellent
    productivity

  • Dimensional
    stability

  • Food hygiene

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

PP for Retort

Hyosung Chemical’s PP for film boasts excellent performance in the retort sterilization process due to its excellent heat resistance properties. Polypropylene for retort use is characterized by its excellent heat deformation resistance, appearance features, and little odor.

  • Retort-grade copolymer

    Retort CPP film requires properties like heat resistance and durability during distribution, as well as demanding stringent quality that does not affect the taste of food.

Strengths

Introducing the strengths of FDA Approved PP for film with Consistent Film-forming Properties.

  • Low to
    No Fish-eye

  • Excellent impact
    resistance

  • Outstanding Heat
    Stability

  • Consistent Film-
    forming
    Properties

  • FDA Approved

Applications

  • Packaging for retort foods

    This is a special material with little deformation due to heat during sterilization after filling.

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

PP for Protective Films

Hyosung Chemical’s PP material for protective films has gained recognition for high quality due to its excellent visual characteristics and superior film formability.
It is used for protective films in applications such as optical protective films for LCD materials or industrial materials.

  • Block copolymer
    for optical
    protective films

    Block copolymers for films have applications for retort films and protective films. Retort-grade CPP requires heat resistance and durability during distribution, along with a high level of quality that does not affect the taste of food.

    Protective films are products used to protect the surfaces of various displays, including LCDs, and require properties like gel-free characteristics and processing stability.

Strengths

Introducing the strengths of FDA Approved PP for film with Consistent Film-forming Properties.

  • Low to
    No Fish-eye

  • Excellent impact
    resistance

  • Consistentfilm-
    forming
    properties

Applications

  • Protection film for LCD panels

    Characterized by water-resistance as well as impermeability, it is used for moistureproofing, waterproofing, and scratch prevention.

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

Medical PP

Hyosung Chemical’s medical PP has been well received by many customers due to its excellent performance. As suitable raw materials for medical vials and syringes, Hyosung Chemical’s medical PP acquired EP §3.1.6 and USP Class VI, and provides excellent productivity, heat resistance, transparency, and outstanding physical properties.

  • Medical PP is produced under strict quality control

    Materials used for medical purposes must undergo rigorous quality control and stringent certification procedures, as well as attain high purity and safety.

    Hyosung Chemical’s medical products are produced under strict quality control processes based on having extensive experience in the industry and having obtained all required certificates in each region. In addition, it is optimized to the needs of customers, displaying superior productivity and physical properties for each application.

Strengths

Introducing the strengths of medical PP with good transparency and outstanding characteristics.

  • Certifications Obtained
    for
    Each Use/Region

  • Biocompatibility

  • Excellent Product
    Quality Uniformity

  • Good
    Transparency

  • Excellent
    Processability

Applications

  • For syringes

    Hyosung Chemical’s polypropylene is being used in disposable syringes based on its unique transparency and biological stability.

  • For IV bottles/ampoules

    Polypropylene with hardness, transparency, chemical resistance, and heat resistance is also used in medical containers such as IV bottles in addition to food storage containers.

  • Other PP products with medical use

    Hyosung Chemical’s polypropylene is widely used as a material for test tubes, medical caps, diagnostic kits, etc.

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

  • United State Pharmacopeia Class VI

    United State Pharmacopeia Class VI

  • HYOSUNG CHEMICAL

    European Pharmacopeia §3.1.6

General Usage for PP

Hyosung Chemical’s block copolymer is a harmonized product of mechanical property enhancement and impact resistance and rigidity. Hyosung Chemicals’ homopolymer is a product for injection molding with excellent processability and rigidity.

Strengths

Introducing PP for general use with excellent extrusion and injection processability and a balanced set of properties.

  • Excellent Injection
    Processability

  • Excellent
    Rigidity Impact
    Resistance Balance

  • Various Products
    to Meet
    Various Customer Demands

Applications

  • Vehicle Battery Case

  • Miscellaneous Goods (Opaque Boxes, etc.)

Quality Certifications

  • ISO 9001 and 14001

    ISO 9001 and 14001

  • European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

    European Commission Regulation(EU) No 10/2011(2020/1245)

  • REACH

    REACH

  • RoHS

    RoHS

  • US FDA 177.1520

    US FDA 177.1520

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