Filament for 3D printing VERBATIM Polypropylene (PP) 1.75 mm 500 g White

VERBATIM Polypropylene (PP) filament 1.75 mm, 500 g, White is a 3D printing filament made from polypropylene, supplied on a 500 g spool and designed for printers that accept 1.75 mm filament. The material is lightweight with good stiffness and strength for a common industrial thermoplastic, and it offers chemical resistance to acids, alkalis and many organic solvents. Produced from food-grade pellets and subject to quality control, this white PP filament is suitable for printing prototypes, functional parts, lightweight components and applications that require hinge-like flexibility.

Advantages

Polypropylene filament delivers a low-density, lightweight printed part while maintaining adequate mechanical stiffness and strength for many practical uses. The material’s inherent chemical resistance and good transparency to light make it suitable for applications exposed to acids, alkalis and organic solvents. Food-grade feedstock and quality controls ensure consistent filament diameter and printing performance. As a flexible yet sturdy thermoplastic, PP is known for good hinge properties that support living hinges and repeated flex cycles.

Suitable for

• Prototyping mechanical parts and enclosures
• Functional components requiring chemical resistance
• Lightweight structural parts and hinges
• Toys and consumer items
• Automotive non-structural components and engineering aids

Key specifications

• Material: Polypropylene (PP)
• Filament diameter: 1.75 mm
• Spool weight: 500 g
• Color: White
• Properties: Low density, chemical resistant, good hinge flexibility
• Suitable for printers accepting 1.75 mm filament

How to use

Load the 1.75 mm VERBATIM PP filament onto a compatible 3D printer according to the printer manufacturer’s instructions. Adjust print settings to suit polypropylene: use a nozzle temperature and bed temperature appropriate for PP (refer to printer and material guidelines), set moderate print speeds to improve adhesion and layer bonding, and consider using an enclosed build chamber or adhesion aids compatible with PP to minimise warping. Allow printed parts to cool gradually for best dimensional stability.

Usage recommendations

For improved first-layer adhesion and reduced warping, use a suitable build surface or adhesive designed for polypropylene. Test small prints to fine-tune temperature, speed and cooling settings for your specific printer. Avoid exposing printed parts to prolonged high temperatures above the polymer’s service range.