Abstract
Polypropylene (PP) has developed over recent years as the dominant polymer, in volume terms, used by the appliance industry. Before discussing the markets, consumption, applications and properties, it would be worth defining what is included in the appliance industry. The industry can be separated into two product segments.
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Bentham, J. (1999). Appliances. In: Karger-Kocsis, J. (eds) Polypropylene. Polymer Science and Technology Series, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4421-6_5
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