MATERIAL INFORMATION

    One of the most important steps in product development is choosing the right materials for your formulation. Our material guide featured below explains common uses for a variety of plastics, as well as temperature tolerance, level of flexibility and other factors to consider when choosing cosmetic packaging.

    Don’t forget to request samples and test your product prior to making a large purchase to ensure proper compatibility.

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    PET:
    polyethylene terephthalate    		 HDPE:
    high density polyethylene    		 PVC:
    polyvinyl chloride    		 LDPE:
    low density polyethylene    		 PP:
    polypropylene    		 PS:
    polystyrene    		 Other:
    all other plastics (ABS, AS)
    Common Uses:
    shampoos, soaps, alcohol    		 Common Uses:
    lotions, shampoos    		 Common Uses:
    oils, cleaning chemicals    		 Common Uses:
    cold liquids    		 Common Uses:
    closures, hot fill foods    		 Common Uses:
    cosmetic jars, jewel cases    		 Common Uses:
    catch all category
    Temp. Tolerance:
    250°C    		 Temp. Tolerance:
    120°C    		 Temp. Tolerance:
    160°C    		 Temp. Tolerance:
    105°C    		 Temp. Tolerance:
    130°C    		 Temp. Tolerance:
    240°C    		 Temp. Tolerance:
    Misc.
    Flexibility:
    Good    		 Flexibility:
    Moderate    		 Flexibility:
    High    		 Flexibility:
    Low    		 Flexibility:
    Moderate    		 Flexibility:
    High    		 Flexibility:
    Misc.
    Moisture Barrier:
    Good    		 Moisture Barrier:
    High    		 Moisture Barrier:
    Fair    		 Moisture Barrier:
    Good    		 Moisture Barrier:
    Good    		 Moisture Barrier:
    Poor    		 Moisture Barrier:
    Misc.
    Impact Resistance:
    High    		 Impact Resistance:
    High    		 Impact Resistance:
    Good    		 Impact Resistance:
    High    		 Impact Resistance:
    Good    		 Impact Resistance:
    Low    		 Impact Resistance:
    Misc.
    Oxygen Barrier:
    Good    		 Oxygen Barrier:
    Poor    		 Oxygen Barrier:
    Good    		 Oxygen Barrier:
    Poor    		 Oxygen Barrier:
    Poor    		 Oxygen Barrier:
    Fair    		 Oxygen Barrier:
    Misc.
    Cold Resistance:
    Good    		 Cold Resistance:
    Excellent    		 Cold Resistance:
    Fair    		 Cold Resistance:
    Excellent    		 Cold Resistance:
    Poor/Fair    		 Cold Resistance:
    Poor    		 Cold Resistance:
    Misc.
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