There are many different bottles in varied shapes, sizes and materials. If you have liquid contents that need to be packaged, you may wonder as to which one is right for your needs. Often the type of product that you make dictates the kind of bottles you need to use. Different bottles may come in extremely small sizes ranging from an ounce of less to really big bottles.
Materials used for Different Types of Bottles
Bottles for various uses are typically made of a specific kind of plastic or glass. Metal is not commonly used for packaging. Among the materials used to for different bottles are:
· PET or PETE – Polyethylene Terephthalate is a clear, lightweight form of plastic, popular with beverage makers and for bottled water, oil and some pharmaceutical products. They carry the recycling SPI code of 1.
· HDPE – High Density Polyethylene is also used as food and household items containers and comes with an SPI code of 2.
· PVC – Polyvinyl chloride is used for many liquids, but not food items. It carries the SPI code of 3.
· LDPE – Low Density Polyethylene is lightweight and flexible, not used so much for containers as for plastic wraps, sandwich bags and squeezable bottles. It carries an SOI code of 4 and is recyclable in certain places.
· PP – Polypropylene is a strong plastic often used for boxes, containers, some prescription bottles and margarine and yoghurt containers. It has the SPI code of 5.
· Other – This comprises a range of different plastics including polycarbonate and polyactide, which may be difficult to recycle and carried the SPI code of 7.
· Glass used for bottles is of two kinds – soda-lime glass and lead crystal glass or cut glass. Soda-lime glass is commonly used for all bottles while lead crystal glass may be used for some premium fragrances.
Whether you want custom designed bottles or ready to use ones, in any kind of plastic or glass, simply contact MJS Packaging. We can source the most suitable bottles for your products and competitive prices.
