Welcome to the world of Safripol
We are a leading polymer producer and marketer, serving markets in South Africa and beyond.
Together with our partners and clients, our products touch the lives of people across almost every industry, from medical equipment and food packaging, to industrial piping and energy products, to carpets and children’s toys, and so much more. We lead the charge to ‘plastic responsibly’.
We are committed to the pursuit of a working circular economy, safeguarding our natural resources, and to creating a sustainable future for all.
Shaping your world, responsibly
We have grown to become the second largest polymer producer in Sub-Saharan Africa. We are the only producer of High Density Polyethylene and Polyethylene Terephthalate, as well as a prominent Polypropylene producer.
Innovation every day
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a top‑quality thermoplastic material used for injection and stretch blow‑moulding of bottles used for mineral water, carbonated soft drinks, fruit juice, dairy products, edible oils, and cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is polymerised from ethylene to produce a plastic with excellent stiffness and environmental‑stress crack resistance. It offers superb chemical resistance and low water absorption, while also being easily processed and machined.
We are proud to be one of the top Polypropylene (PP) producers in Africa today. PP is a lightweight, moderately high melting point plastic with high stiffness, hardness and strength. It is produced from propylene monomer as a homopolymer or as a copolymer with ethylene.
Our science
Our aim has always been to be the leading producer of value-creating and quality polymers for the Southern African market. By doing so, we aim to generate growth for our stakeholders through technology and innovation which complements the full value chain.
SAFRIPOL® Johannesburg
SAFRIPOL® Johannesburg hosts our Commercial Head Office, which is home to our Technology & Innovation Think Tank, as well as our Sustainability Committee.
SAFRIPOL® Sasolburg
SAFRIPOL® Sasolburg is home to our High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene manufacturing plants. It’s here where we produce Circa 160kt of HDPE and 120kt of PP annually.
SAFRIPOL® Durban
SAFRIPOL® Durban is home to our PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin facility. This plant enjoyed a cutting-edge upgrade during 2017, and now has a capacity of 240kt per annum.
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