PPCP and PP Scrap

Polypropylene copolymer (PPCP), homopolymer PP scrap, raffia, caps, crates and injection regrind – bought, processed and exported worldwide by Al Saham Al Ahmar Metal Scrap TR, Sharjah, UAE.

Understanding PPCP and PP Scrap

Polypropylene is produced in three commercial families, and each one behaves very differently after recycling.

• PP homopolymer – the stiffest and most crystalline grade, used for raffia, woven bags, thermoformed packaging, thin-wall injection and general mouldings.
• PP copolymer (PPCP) – a copolymerised polypropylene, typically with ethylene, that delivers much higher impact strength at low temperature. It is the grade used for battery cases, crates, automotive interior parts, luggage, storage boxes and industrial containers.
• PP random copolymer (PPR) – the transparent, flexible copolymer used in pipes, thin-wall packaging and medical applications.

Because PPCP contains an ethylene fraction, it feels slightly softer and survives impact far better than homopolymer. That makes PPCP regrind valuable for applications where toughness matters: crates, pallets, automotive trim, garden furniture and pipe fittings. PP homopolymer, being stiffer and cheaper, remains the mainstay of the raffia, woven sack and injection industries.

Al Saham Al Ahmar buys both families from industrial generators across the UAE and re-processes them into export-grade material in Sharjah. Because PP has a density of roughly 0.90 to 0.91 g/cm3, it floats in water just like HDPE, which means sink-float separation is a simple and effective way to remove heavy contamination.

PPCP vs PP Homopolymer: Commercial Differences

Property	PP Homopolymer	PP Copolymer (PPCP)
Impact strength	Low, brittle at low temperature	High, good down to sub-zero
Stiffness	High	Moderate
Typical scrap sources	Raffia bags, woven sacks, FIBC jumbo bags, caps, thermoform	Crates, battery boxes, automotive parts, luggage, storage bins
Best end uses for regrind	Woven sacks, strapping, injection parts, fibres	Crates, pallets, automotive compounds, pipe fittings
Relative price	Lower	Higher

Grades and Supply Forms Available

Typical Technical Specification

Parameter	PP Homopolymer	PPCP Copolymer
Density	0.90 – 0.91 g/cm3	0.90 – 0.91 g/cm3
Melt flow index	Approx. 2 – 12 g/10 min	Approx. 1 – 8 g/10 min
Moisture after drying	Below 0.5 percent	Below 0.5 percent
Metal content	Nil visible, below 200 ppm	Nil visible, below 200 ppm
Packing	Bales, 25 kg bags, 500 kg jumbo bags	Bales, 25 kg bags, 500 kg jumbo bags

Where PP and PPCP Scrap Comes From

• Cement, fertiliser, grain and sand packers using woven PP sacks and FIBC jumbo bags.
• Logistics and shipping companies discarding used jumbo bags.
• Automotive workshops and parts dealers with battery cases, bumpers and interior trim.
• Beverage bottlers generating cap fractions from HDPE and PET lines.
• Retail and distribution centres with crates, trays and totes at end of life.
• Appliance manufacturers with injection moulded housings and internal parts.
• Agriculture and horticulture operations with PP twine, netting and pots.
• Municipal collection of post-consumer rigid PP packaging.

Our Processing Route

1. Receipt and segregation – incoming material is weighed and separated into homopolymer and copolymer streams, and non-PP contamination is removed.
2. De-baling and pre-shredding – compressed sacks and crates are opened and size-reduced.
3. Granulation – material is ground on granulators to a defined screen size.
4. Hot washing – flakes pass through a hot wash with detergent to strip ink, soil, oil and adhesive residue.
5. Sink-float separation – PP flakes float while PET, PVC and metals sink, delivering a clean mono-material stream.
6. Drying – mechanical dewatering followed by thermal drying.
7. Metal detection and QC – magnetic and eddy current separation plus sampling for colour, moisture and MFI.
8. Bagging and dispatch – 500 kg jumbo bags or bulk loading for export containers.

End Uses of Recycled PP and PPCP

• Woven sacks and FIBC bags – the largest single outlet for recycled PP homopolymer worldwide.
• Strapping and twine – high tenacity recycled PP for industrial packing straps.
• Crates, pallets and bins – PPCP regrind delivers the impact strength these products require.
• Automotive compounds – talc-filled recycled PP for interior trim, battery trays and underbody shields.
• Pipe and fitting systems – PP random copolymer for plumbing and industrial piping.
• Household goods – buckets, basins, hangers, storage containers.
• Fibres and non-wovens – recycled PP staple fibre for geotextiles and carpet backing.
• Construction products – formwork, fencing and recycled timber substitutes.

Buyer’s Checklist

• Confirm whether you need homopolymer or copolymer – mixing them changes impact behaviour significantly.
• Ask for the MFI range of the specific lot; film and injection buyers need different flow.
• Check filler content – talc and calcium carbonate loaded PPCP scrap is common in automotive parts.
• Verify the drying method and residual moisture before container loading.
• Ask for the colour breakdown, since mixed colour limits the resale value of your finished product.
• Request pre-shipment photos, a loading report and third-party inspection where required.
• Agree on Incoterms and loading port before fixing price.

Seller’s Guide to Maximising Value

1. Keep homopolymer and copolymer apart – the two grades are priced and processed differently.
2. Bale your sacks and film to reduce freight volume.
3. Remove metal inserts, screws and springs from battery cases and automotive mouldings.
4. Store material under cover to avoid moisture pick-up and mould growth.
5. Offer consistent monthly tonnage; programme supply always prices better than one-off lots.
6. Document the source so the buyer can assess food-contact or hazardous history.

Market Drivers for PP Scrap Prices

PP scrap prices track virgin polypropylene resin, propylene monomer costs, crude oil, freight rates and Chinese and Indian demand. Within that broad market, the specific grade matters enormously: washed natural raffia regrind can trade at a large premium over mixed-colour unwashed injected PP scrap.

• Form – pellets and washed flakes are worth more than baled scrap.
• Colour – natural and white are premium; black and mixed are discounted.
• Filler content – heavily filled scrap has lower polymer yield and lower value.
• Moisture and contamination – both reduce processing yield at the buyer’s plant.
• Logistics – baling and container optimisation directly affect landed cost.
• Consistency – repeatable quality wins repeatable orders and better terms.

Export, Documentation and Shipping

We ship PP and PPCP scrap from Sharjah through Jebel Ali and Khor Fakkan to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Far East, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Standard documents include commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, with pre-shipment inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek on request. The relevant HS code family for polypropylene waste and scrap is 3915, with the exact subheading confirmed on the invoice according to the form supplied.

Sustainability and Circularity

Polypropylene is fully recyclable and can be reprocessed repeatedly with modest property loss, particularly in the copolymer grades where the impact modifier helps retain toughness. By returning industrial PP scrap to the manufacturing cycle, Al Saham Al Ahmar helps converters cut carbon emissions, reduce raw material spend and meet recycled content targets demanded by brand owners and regulators. Recycled PP also reduces landfill volume from bulky items such as crates, bins and battery cases, which take decades to degrade.

Why Buy From Al Saham Al Ahmar

• Both PP families – homopolymer and PPCP copolymer under one supplier.
• Multiple forms – bales, washed flakes, regrind and granules.
• Verified quality – lot-level inspection, photos and third-party certification on request.
• Related grades – we also supply HDPE jerry can scrap, HDPE blue drum scrap, PET bottle scrap and HDPE100 regrind.
• Export expertise – documentation, inspection and logistics handled in-house.
• Sharjah base – rapid access to Jebel Ali and the GCC road network.
• Transparent dealing – clear specifications and honest weights on every lot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PP and PPCP?

PP usually means homopolymer polypropylene, which is stiff but brittle. PPCP is polypropylene copolymer, made by adding an ethylene fraction that greatly improves impact strength, especially at low temperature.

Can you supply washed PP regrind?

Yes. We supply baled scrap, washed flakes, regrind and pelletised granules, so you can buy the form that matches your plant.

What is the minimum order?

Export orders generally start from one 40 foot container, while local UAE buyers can be served in smaller quantities depending on the grade.

Do you buy PP scrap from my factory in the UAE?

Yes. We collect PP and PPCP scrap from generators across the Emirates and handle weighing and documentation at your site.

Which colour sells best?

Natural and white are the premium grades. Black and mixed colour are traded at a discount but remain in strong demand for crates, pipes and construction products.

Al Saham Al Ahmar Metal Scrap Trading
ADDRESS: Sajja Industrial Area, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap, recycled polymers and industrial by-products — traded locally and exported worldwide.

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