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Why PP fiber turns yellow?

2026-06-25

Main Causes of PP Fiber Yellowing

1

Thermal oxidation during processing

High processing temperatures accelerate oxidative degradation of polypropylene, leading to color change.

2

Catalyst residue in PP resin

Residual catalyst from polymerization can trigger continuous oxidation reactions, causing yellowing over time.

3

UV exposure

Outdoor exposure or storage under sunlight leads to photo-oxidation and color fading.

4

Improper antioxidant system

Insufficient or unbalanced stabilizer systems cannot effectively protect PP molecular chains.

5

Poor raw material stability

Low-quality or unstable PP resin increases the risk of discoloration.


🔹 How to Prevent Yellowing

  • Use anti-UV and anti-oxidation masterbatch
  • Neutralize catalyst residues
  • Optimize processing temperature
  • Improve stabilizer formulation

Conclusion

PP fiber yellowing is a combined result of processing, formulation, and environmental factors. A well-designed anti-aging and anti-UV system is essential for stable fiber quality.

Yancheng Ruize Masterbatch Co., Ltd & Jiangsu Trumps Chemical Fiber Technology Co., Ltd.
Contact: Christina Xie
Mobile: +86 13914649079
Email: ruize@risencolor.com
Website: https://www.trumpsfiber.com/
Address: Room 1706, Building 5, Financial City, No.5 Century Avenue, Yancheng, China