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PP (polypropylene) – Properties, Temperatures & Tips
All key properties, print settings, pros and cons and matching filaments at a glance.
Properties & print settings
- Nozzle (°C)
- 220–270
- Bed (°C)
- 80–105
- Density (g/cm³)
- approx. 0.9
- Difficulty
- experts only
Enclosure optional
What is PP (polypropylene) used for?
Containers, lab parts, chemical-resistant and food-adjacent parts, living hinges
+ Pros
Very chemical resistant, light, tough and bendable
– Cons
Poor bed adhesion (PP sheet/tape needed), strong warping – 5–10 mm brim
Printing tips at a glance
- Nozzle temperature: 220–270 °C – start in the middle of the range on a new spool and fine-tune with a temperature tower.
- Bed temperature: 80–105 °C.
- An enclosure is optional but helps against warping on large parts.
Compare similar materials
| Material | Difficulty | Nozzle (°C) | Bed (°C) | Heat resistance HDT (°C) | Tensile strength (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP (polypropylene) | 5/5 | 220–270 | 80–105 | – | – |
| PETG | 2/5 | 230–270 | 60–80 | 69–78 | 38–51 |
| TPU 95A (flexible) | 3/5 | 210–240 | 25–60 | – | approx. 30 (Bambu TPU 95A) |
| PA / Nylon (unfilled) | 4/5 | approx. 260–285 | approx. 100–110 | approx. 111 (CoPA, annealed) | approx. 78 (Polymaker CoPA, annealed) |
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Frequently asked questions
What nozzle temperature does PP (polypropylene) need?
Guideline for PP (polypropylene): 220–270 °C nozzle and 80–105 °C bed temperature. The exact values are printed on the manufacturer's spool.
Do I need an enclosure for PP (polypropylene)?
An enclosure is optional but helps against warping on large parts.
Values are guidelines from manufacturer datasheets (Polymaker, Bambu Lab, Prusa). They may differ by manufacturer, colour and print settings.