Sorting the Good from the Bad: Quality Control and Selection of PP Recyclates

This case-study webinar focuses on the practical challenges of working with recyclates, comparing a virgin PP with two recyclates of different price and thus quality. We explore compositional and performance differences, finding through DSC analysis that the higher-priced recyclate marketed as PP contains a minor fraction of PE, while the cheaper option, labeled as a PE/PP blend, has a higher concentration of PE than PP. Using shear and elongational viscosity comparisons, we reveal how PE content affects processing and material performance, offering actionable insights for assessing recyclate quality and making informed decisions about substituting virgin resins. This webinar is designed for professionals dealing with recyclates, providing real-world guidance on quality assessment and substitution choices. For those seeking a deeper theoretical background, our preceding webinar on virgin materials provides useful context. 
 

• Take a look at this upcoming webinar on November 26^th: 
  Avoiding Cracks in Recycled PP Parts: Understanding the Impact of PE Contamination through Rheology and Thermal Analysis
   

Why You Should Attend:

If you’re working with recyclates and facing challenges in assessing quality and composition, this webinar is tailored for you. Learn from real-world case studies on how to use rheology and thermal analysis to evaluate recyclate properties and make informed substitution choices. For a foundational understanding, we recommend our preceding webinar, which explores PE’s effects in PP through controlled studies.