PP plastic can be used for a wide range of applications in packaging including candy, cigarettes and snacks. PP plastic is also compatible with metallized substrates making it ideal for canned products that need an extended shelf life. PP is not biodegradable but can be recyclable in certain conditions. PP plastic can also be used for shrink wrap, tape liners, diapers and sterile wraps used for medical applications, making this film incredibly versatile for a range of industries.
Plastic Recycling Chart：
| Resin Identification Code |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Abbreviation | PET or PETE | HDPE | PVC | LDPE | PP | PS | OTHER | PLA |
| Polymer Name | Polyethylen Terephthalate | High-Density Polyethylene | Polyvinyl Chloride | Low-Density Polyethylene | Polypropylene | Polystyrene | All Other Plastics | Polylactic Acid |
| Recyclable | Commonl Recycled | Commonly Recycled | Somethims Recycled | Somethims Recycle | Occasionally Recycled | Commonly Recycled (but diffcult to do) | Difficult to Recycle | Compostable |
| % Recycled Annually | 36% | 30~35% | <1% | 6% | 3% | 34% | Low | Low |
Time to Decompose | 5~10 years | 100 years | never | 500~1000 years | 20~30 years | 50 years | never | 6 months |
| Toxicity Level | High | Low | High | Low | Low | High | High | - |
Max Temperature | 70°C (158°F) | 120°C (248°F) | 70°C (158°F) | 80°C (176°F) | 135°C (275°F) | 90°C (194°F) | 135°C (275°F) | 150°C (302°F) |
Brittleness Temperature | -40°C (-40°F) | -100°C (-148°F) | -30°C (-22°F) | -100°C (-148°F) | 0°C (32°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | -135°C (-211°F) | 60°C (140°F) |