Import of Plastic and Polymer and Petrochemical Materials
The import of polymeric and petrochemical materials from Iran has been one of the activities that have attracted the attention of importers due to their significant profitability due to their good quality.
Polymers are one of the most widely used chemical products in all sub-sectors of medicine, space, packaging, automotive, construction and electrical appliances, and for this reason, the global polymer market is very prosperous.
The nominal production capacity of 8.8 million tons of polymer products in Iran is in a situation where the production capacity of polymer products in the world is 490 million tons and the production capacity of polymer products in the Middle East is 42 million tons. In fact, Iran has a share of 1.8% of the production capacity of polymer products in the world and a share of 21% of the production capacity of polymer products in the Middle East.
A large volume of polymer and petrochemical materials are exported from Iran to neighboring countries such as Turkey, Afghanistan, Iraq, etc., and other products are also exported to distant countries such as European countries and the American continent.
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Below, we tried to learn about polymers and their applications.
Polymer and petrochemical materials
Petrochemicals are polymers and chemicals derived from petroleum or natural gas. They are an important part of the polymer chemical industry because the demand for synthetic materials is constantly increasing and they play an important role in today’s economy and society, including:
1- Chemical
A polymer is a material or substance consisting of very large molecules called macromolecules, which is made up of many repeating units, such as: acetaldehyde/acetic acid/ammonia/benzene/butene/carbon dioxide/carbon monoxide/caustic soda/diethylene Glycol/ethylene glycol/formalin/heavy naphtha/hydrochloric acid/light naphtha/melamine/methanol/monoethylene glycol/mixed xylene/nitric acid/nitrogen/urea/triethylene glycol/paraxylene/phosphoric acid/sulfuric acid and…
2- Polymer
A polymer is a material or material consisting of very large molecules called macromolecules, which is composed of many repeating units, such as: PE / PP / SBR / PS / PVC / PC PET / WAX / RECYCLE
** PE or polyethylene
PE or polyethylene is one of the most popular thermoplastic materials. It is available in different crystalline structures called LDPE, HDPE and LLDPE. This plastic product is produced by excess or radical polymerization. It is used in a wide range of applications: plastic containers, bottles, bags, plastic toys, etc.
*** HDPE or polyethylene
HDPE or High Density Polyethylene is made from petroleum and is one of the most versatile plastic materials worldwide in a variety of applications including plastic bottles, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, bleach bottles, cutting boards and pipes. Kashi is used and has high resistance to impact and melting point and includes the following:
- – HDPE Injection
- – HDPE Film
- – HDPE Blow Moulding
- – HDPE Pipe
- – HDPE Caps & Cluser
- – HDPE Raffia
*** LDPE or polyethylene
LDPE or low density polyethylene is a thermoplastic made from monomethylene. It was the first grade of polyethylene produced in 1933 using a high pressure process via free radical polymerization. And its common use is in food packaging, shrink film, bags and pouches, carrier bags, general bags.
*** LLDPE linear polyethylene
LLDPE, linear low density polyethylene, is used in films and packaging due to its flexibility and strength. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is usually transparent and less flexible than LDPE, and because of its higher crystallinity, it has better chemical resistance, stiffness and strength.
** PP or polypropylene
PP or polypropylene is a type of polyolefin that is slightly harder than polyethylene. It is a commodity plastic with low density and high heat resistance. There are two types:
1- Home Polymer, which is used in heavy jumbo bags, furniture, hats, and toys.
2- Polymer CO, which is more compatible and simpler than polypropylene, and its applications are mostly in the packaging of stationery, food and containers.
** SBR
SBR is the oldest and most widely used type of synthetic rubber in the world, and 65% of all rubber products worldwide are made of it.
** PS which has three models:
1- HIPS, which is used for packaging containers, egg boxes, industrial parts, refrigerator doors, etc.
2- GPS is one of the most widely used types, and its applications are disposable cups, food containers, and pen bodies.
3- EPS, which is a rigid closed-cell thermoplastic foam material.
** PVC
PVC is one of the most widely used polymers on the planet, and due to its flexible nature, it is widely used in construction, transportation, packaging, electrical/electronic, and medical applications.PVC is one of the most widely used polymers on the planet, and due to its flexible nature, it is widely used in construction, transportation, packaging, electrical/electronic, and medical applications.
** PC or polycarbonate
PC or Polycarbonate is a transparent thermoplastic with excellent impact resistance. Its high performance properties make it the leading plastic for various applications that require high operating temperatures and safety properties. And its common use is helmets, tool boxes, and mechanical caps.
** ABS
ABS is a terpolymer that is used in office supplies and heat-resistant household appliances.
** PET
PET is the most common thermoplastic polymer resin from the polyester family and is used in fibers for clothing, containers for liquids and foods, food packaging, edible oil and carbonated water.
** WAX
WAX is a polyethylene polymer with low molecular weight, which includes properties such as low viscosity, high hardness (brittleness) and relatively high melting point.
** RECYCLE
Polymer recycling is a material and energy recovery process in which a polymer or plastic material is reprocessed to produce multiple recycled products. The recycling of materials obtained from waste is defined in a series of sub-processes. Such as RECYCLE PE, RECYCLE PP, RECYCLE ABS and RECYCLE PS.
*** RECYCLE PE
RECYCLE PE is used in its recycled form to make pens, ropes, toys, bicycle racks, furniture, tables, benches, recycling bins, and trash cans.
*** RECYCLE PP
RECYCLE PP has a high melting point and is therefore often chosen for containers that hold hot liquids, and it has gradually been adopted by recyclers in some yogurt containers, syrups and medicine bottles.
*** RECYCLE ABS
RECYCLE ABS has physical properties and high durability and is actually one of the plastics that is created by sending a separate chemical substance. It is obtained from petroleum materials and they are not biodegradable and it is possible to reuse the vast majority of their cases.
*** RECYCLE PS
After consumption, RECYCLE PS is simply polystyrene that was previously used in other products and becomes recycled products instead of going to the landfill.
Popular Plastic and Polymer Materials for Export from Iran
In the field of exporting plastic raw materials from Iran, some materials are known as more popular and marketable products. These materials include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polystyrene. Plastics that have high durability, flexibility, lightness and recyclability are in high demand in the international market.
Polyethylene is known as one of the most widely used plastic products in various industries. This material is among the popular products for export from Iran to different countries due to its features such as flexibility, shock resistance, insulation, and recyclability. On the other hand, polypropylene is one of the plastics that is in high demand in the world market due to its features such as lightness, resistance to shock and heat, as well as the ability to recycle.