Isotactic polypropylene (iPP), the number-two commercial polymer, was known for decades to adopt three crystalline forms, α, β, and γ, and in the past decade a fourth form, δ, was identified. Now, a ...

(Editor's note: The following primer on thermoforming PP was submitted by Adam Watson and Brian Burkhart, global market managers at Milliken Chemical, a supplier of nucleating and clarifying agents.) ...

Injection-molded isotactic polypropylene (PP) containing a small amount of the β-nucleating agent N,N′-dicyclohexyl-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxamide exhibits a unique molecular orientation that is similar ...

In addition to displaying its Speedformer KMD series, Kiefel Technologies Inc. (Booth 2763) plans to form polypropylene drinking cups using a 50-up cup-tool on a Thermorunner KTR 6 L Speed machine at ...

The plastics manufacturer has launched a webpage detailing its thermoforming plastics services. It showcases material options, bespoke packaging solutions and printing capabilities, designed to ...