45 Years of Solving the Industry's Toughest Polypropylene Challenges.

Collaborative, science-led consulting for product development, optimization, and high-stakes legal cases.

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The "Big Solves"

Automotive Transformation

Assisting a multi-billion dollar Asian PP resin company in developing new automotive grades, advancing lightweighting and durability standards across the auto supply chain.

Core Capabilities

Product Development & Innovation

Specializing in Beta-Nucleation applications to advance product capabilities and material performance from conception to market-ready formulation.

Troubleshooting & Optimization

Practical solutions for material failures, processing issues, and equipment bottlenecks to streamline operations, reduce cycle times, and minimize costs.

Expert Witness Services

Providing definitive technical expertise for complex legal disputes.

  • Class-action implantable mesh failures.
  • Liability cases involving polypropylene pressure pipe failures.

Customized Training

From comprehensive "Polypropylene 101" short courses to tailored advanced corporate workshops for global R&D teams like 3M and Kraton.

Technical Report Writing

Providing detailed and accurate documentation for legal and regulatory matters, serving as reliable records of material properties and performance testing.

Polypropylene Consulting

Solving complex issues related to material processing and application optimization, ensuring peak production methods and product quality.

Gallery of Innovations

With 13 U.S. and several international patents, Dr. Jacoby has spearheaded significant structural and functional breakthroughs in the plastics industry.

High-Strength Infrastructure

US# 7,404,699: Extruded polypropylene sheets containing beta spherulites. Higher strength, lighter weight geogrids developed specifically for rigorous road construction and soil stabilization.

High-strength infrastructure geogrid

Lightweight Packaging

US# 5,310,584: Thermoformable polypropylene-based sheet. Advanced thermoforming process enabling production of significantly lighter-weight PP containers without sacrificing durability.

Lightweight thermoformed polypropylene cups

Microporous Film Specialization

Pioneering developments in oriented polymeric microporous films (Patents 5,594,070, 5,317,035, and others), enhancing breathability for specialized medical and industrial applications.

Microporous polypropylene film
View Complete List of 17+ Patents & Patent Applications
  • US20100143687: POLYPROPYLENE-BASED TAPE YARN PRODUCED FROM EXTRUDED FILM CONTAINING BETA SPHERULITES
  • US20090258212: EXTRUDED POLYPROPYLENE SHEETS CONTAINING BETA SPHERULITES
  • US20060177632: Beta-nucleation concentrates for film applications
  • US20050043447: Beta nucleation concentrate
  • US20050003151: Extruded polypropylene sheets containing beta spherulites
  • US20020161072: Wood fiber-filled polypropylene
  • US20020035164: Foamed polypropylene sheet having improved appearance and a foamable polypropylene composition therefor
  • US# 7,407,699: Extruded polypropylene sheets containing beta spherulites
  • US# 6,521,675 / 6,562,447: Foamed polypropylene sheet having improved appearance and a foamable composition therefor
  • US# 5,916,953: Stiff, strong, tough glass-filled olefin polymer
  • US# 5,594,070: Oriented polymeric microporous films
  • US# 5,317,035 / 5,176,953 / 5,236,963 / 4,975,469: Oriented polymeric microporous films
  • US# 5,310,584: Thermoformable polypropylene-based sheet

Resources & Articles

Case Studies & Legal

Case Study: Lawsuit involving implantable polypropylene meshes (PDF)

Specialized Training

Polypropylene 101 Short Course Outline (PDF)

Beta Nucleation

Major Markets and Applications for Beta Nucleation (PDF)

Producing Microporous Films using Beta Nucleation (PDF)

Published Articles

Long Term thermal stability of polyolefin products (PDF)

SPE On-line article July, 2013 (PDF)

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Meet Dr. Philip Jacoby

Academic Credentials

  • Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (1975) - The University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • BS in Chemistry (1967) - City College of New York

Philip Jacoby is the founder and president of Jacoby Polymer Consulting. With over 45 years of experience in the polymer and plastics industry, Dr. Jacoby is a recognized expert in polypropylene technology.

His career highlights include 38 years in leading roles at BP Amoco and Mayzo, Inc., where he spearheaded significant advancements, including the development of patented Beta Nucleation technology. He is a Fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a former member of the Board of Directors of the Thermoforming Division of the SPE, and a recipient of the Amoco Innovators Award.

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