Properties
of Resins
| |
Polyester |
Polyester |
Polyvinyl
Chloride |
Barex® |
Polyethylene |
Polypropylene |
| Properties |
PET |
PETG |
PVC |
Barex® |
HDPE |
LDPE |
PP |
| Clarity |
Clear |
Clear |
Clear |
Clear |
Opaque |
Opaque |
Translucent |
Rigidity/
Stiffness |
Moderate
to High |
Moderate
to High |
Moderate
to High |
High |
Moderate |
Low |
Moderate
to High |
Impact
Resistance |
Good
to Excellent |
Good |
Fair
to Good |
Fair
to Good |
Good
to Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor
to Good |
Low
Temp.
Impact
Resistance |
Fair
to Good |
Poor |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Good
to Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor
to Good |
Stress
Crack
Resistance |
Good
to Excellent |
Good |
Good
to Excellent |
Good
to Excellent |
Good
to Excellent |
Good |
Good
to Excellent |
Moisture
Barrier |
Fair
to Good |
Fair
to Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Good
to Excellent |
Good |
Good
to Excellent |
Oxygen
Barrier |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Excellent |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
Scuff
Resistance |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Very
Good |
Very
Good |
Very
Good |
| |
| Resistance
To: |
| Acids |
Fair
to Good |
Fair
to Good |
Good
to Excellent |
Fair
to Good |
Fair
to Very Good |
Fair
to Very Good |
Fair
to Good |
| Alcohols |
Good |
Good |
Good
to Very Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
| Alkalis |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Good
to Very Good |
Good |
Good
to Very Good |
Good
to Very Good |
Very
Good |
| Mineral
Oils |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Fair |
| Solvents |
Good |
Good |
Fair
to Good |
Excellent |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Good |
| Heat |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Poor
to Fair |
Good |
Fair |
Good |
| Cold |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor
to Fair |
| Sunlight |
Good |
Good |
Poor
to Good |
Poor
to Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
This
information is supplied for use as a guideline only. Information
may vary under certain conditions. It is the responsibility of the
customer to test the compatibility of each bottle for its intended
use.
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Article: The Necessity of Obtaining Closure Samples and Information
Prior to a Plastic Bottle Production Run
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Resistant Closure Specifications
Material
Codes/Recycling Symbols
Freight
Classifications
Properties
of Resins
SPI
Neck Finish Specifications
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Article: The Blow Molding
Process Closures & Containers Magazine
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Article: The Market Share
Closures & Containers Magazine
Third
Party Packaging Certification Agencies
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