Polypropylene is used in the manufacture of synthetic fibers for carpets, upholstery fabrics, and disposable diapers; automotive applications, including battery cases and interior trim; packaging films for food and non-food applications; injection-molded caps and closures; syringes and vials for medical use; and many other consumer products.

Manufacturing Information

Polypropylene is produced at Sunoco's La Porte, TX,  Neal, WV and Marcus Hook, PA facilities. Sunoco manufactures homopolymer, random copolymer and impact copolymer grades of polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer made in a thermal process using raw material propylene.