Water insoluble and relatively resistant to hydrolytic degradation.
•Good oxygen permeability.
•Good ultra-violet resistance but poor resistance to acids and bases.
•Soluble in chloroform and other chlorinated hydrocarbons.
•Biocompatible and hence is suitable for medical applications.
•Melting point 175°C., and glass transition temperature 2°C.
•Tensile strength 40 MPa, close to polypropylene.
•Sinks in water (while polypropylene floats), facilitating its anaerobic biodegradation in sediments.
•Nontoxic.
•Less 'sticky' when melted, making it a potentially good material for clothing in the future