Sabic has introduced a new random copolymer polypropylene (PP), highlighting that it offers outstanding transparency with improved conversion efficiency.
“Sabic PP 673K demonstrates that the company is developing and expanding its polypropylene portfolio continuously; designing innovative and value-adding solutions that meet the critical challenges of the injection moulding market,” it said in a statement from Sittard, the Netherlands, headquarters of its European group subsidiary.
“Due to its low temperature processing capabilities, PP 673K reduces the cycle times as well as the overall energy consumption. This results in a more efficient and economically improved conversion.
“Especially in medium to thick wall section parts, PP 673K is maintaining its outstanding transparency featuring exceptional low haze and yellowing.”
Diederik Goyvaerts, technical marketing engineer, commented: “To secure their market position, brand owners demand cost reducing solutions as well as eye-catching aesthetics. PP 673K is our direct response to these key differentiators.”
Sabic’s new product is particularly suited for application in transparent houseware, office and home storage boxes, food storage containers and caps and closures.
The launch of PP 673K demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to the injection moulding market.
“At Sabic we continuously work to support our customers in meeting their increasingly demanding challenges. In line with our strategy – becoming the preferred leader in chemicals – we will continue to expand our product portfolio with new grades. Sabic invests in the future – despite the current economic climate – and we will continue to do so,” said Goyvaerts.
Sabic Europe is a Sabic subsidiary group which includes all Sabic’s polymers and base chemicals activities in Europe and employs around 3,300 people. Sabic Europe has a European sales offices network, logistic hubs and three petrochemical sites in Europe: at Geleen (The Netherlands), Teesside (United Kingdom) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany). Sabic Europe produces 3 million tonnes per year of polyolefins and 5.7 million tonnes of basic chemicals, mainly for the European market.
