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. |
