Polypropylene vs. Polyethylene

Polypropylenenoun

A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene.

Polypropylenenoun

a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material

Polypropylenenoun

a synthetic resin which is a polymer of propylene, used chiefly for films, fibres, or moulding materials

Polypropylene

Polypropylene (PP), also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. It is produced via chain-growth polymerization from the monomer propylene.

Polyethylenenoun

(organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

Polyethylenenoun

a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

Polyethylene

Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(methylene)) is the most common plastic in use today. It is a polymer, primarily used for packaging (plastic bags, plastic films, geomembranes and containers including bottles, etc.).