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Advantages and disadvantages of each type of plastic resin
source: time:2017-10-24 Click :655
Get a deeper understanding of the different types of plastics and which one is the best fit for your product. We hope this page will help you unpack packaging acronyms, examine the usefulness of different plastics, and determine what characteristics are important in your product packaging.
To do this, we have outlined the advantages and disadvantages of each type of plastic resin used to manufacture our plastic bottles, jars, tubs and pails below.
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PETE |
HDPE |
PVC |
LDPE |
PP |
PS |
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Polyethylene Terephthalate |
High Density Polyethylene |
Polyvinyl Chloride |
Low Density Polyethylene |
Polypropylene |
Polystyrene |
Properties |
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Clarity |
Clear |
Translucent |
Clear |
Translucent |
Translucent |
Clear |
Rigidity |
High |
Moderate |
High |
Low |
Moderate |
High |
Moisture Barrier |
Fair – Good |
Good – Excellent |
Fair |
Good |
Good – Excellent |
Poor – Fair |
Oxygen Barrier |
Good |
Poor |
Good |
Poor |
Poor |
Fair |
Max Fill Temperature |
145°F |
160°F |
150°F |
160°F |
212°F |
150°F |
Impact Resistance |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
Poor |
Cold Resistance |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
Excellent |
Poor – Fair |
Poor |
Sunlight Resistance |
Good |
Fair |
Poor – Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Poor – Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
Medium |
Good |
Medium |
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Alcohol Resistance |
Good |
Good |
Very Good |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
Alkalis Resistance |
Poor |
Very Good |
Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Good |
Solvent Resistance |
Good |
Poor |
Good |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
This information has been provided as only a relative comparison of plastic resins and should not be the determining factor for the type of material your product will be packaged in. Product testing is the only definitive determination of compatibility – furthermore, product testing is the buyer’s responsibility. Please click on the following ink for more information on Burch Bottle’s Sample Request Policy.
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