Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. utilizes a unique combination of world-class process technologies to produce a wide range of polypropylene resins.Including custom homopolymers, impact copolymers, random copolymers and thermoplastic olefins (TPOs).

Our Formolene® resin products range from semi-rigid, extremely tough, elastomeric materials to very rigid grades that can withstand severe environments.

Formosa offers resins for caps and closures, appliances, automobiles/trucks, furniture, housewares, packaging, films and fibers–all designed for easy processing, durability and chemical resistance.

From custom product development to sales, delivery and technical support, every aspect of our growing polypropylene business is focused on meeting our customers’ needs.

Products, Properties and Descriptions / Applications

You can view a complete list of our Formolene® polypropylene resins, sorted by resin type:

• Homopolymers
• Impact Copolymers
• Random Copolymers

Processing Guides

Our polypropylene processing guides provide convenient tools for choosing, and using, the resin grade that's most suitable for your specific application.

Fiber & Slit Film Applications

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This guideline focuses on Formolene ® polypropylene grades used in a variety of extrusion applications including Slit Films, Strapping, Straws, CF & BCF, as well as unique non-woven staple fibers.

Injection Molding

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This guideline shows the potential process starting point for injection molding. The final process may be dependent upon such factors as part and tooling design, wall thickness, flow lengths, and desired level of molded part quality.

Single Screw PP Sheet Extrusion

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This guideline refers specifically to single screw extrusion; the most commonly used processing step for film and sheet extrusion.

Formolene Thermoplastic Olefins (TPOs)

Formosa has combined the advantages of both new catalyst technologies and new process technologies to create a family of customized TPOs with rubber contents of 25 to 45 percent and excellent impact strength — even at temperatures as low as -40°F.

These materials can be used as a base for filled and reinforced compounds, replacing more expensive engineering thermoplastics in automotive and appliance applications. They are also well suited for exterior packaging, consumer and industrial applications.

TPO resins can be custom-produced to meet customers’ specific needs and orders. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you take advantage of these unique and effective materials in your products.