Buying plastic bottles

All kinds of products come in plastic bottles and when you are buying plastic bottles you need to figure out the kind of plastic that you need and that is right for your product. Some kinds of plastic bottles can only take certain types of products and then there are market forces and legal requirements that may limit your purchase. For instance you may not use PCR (post consumer resin) to package food or pharmaceutical products; water and beverages are usually packaged in PET; you may need fluorinated HDPE bottles for chemicals, solvents and other such products.

Before buying plastic bottles

When you are looking for packaging for your products, you should keep in mind your key requirements. Do you need custom designed bottles in a unique shape or with specially designed closures? Do you need standard bottles that can be innovatively labeled so they stand out? Which kind of plastic will be ideal for your product? What about paneling and fluorination? What kind of caps or closures do you need? Do you require the bottles to be sterilized? Can you hot fill the bottles if necessary? Do you need opaque or clear bottles? Plastic bottles have a range of applications across all sectors and are used for different products including:

· Household

· Automotive

· Pharmaceutical

· Lawn and garden

· Cosmetic

· Chemicals

· Food products

· Liquor

Each category has different requirements and sizes as well. Some products are largely sold in large sized bottles while others are available in small bottles. Plastic bottles may also be used to package dry items like pills, powders, condiments, spices, craft items and more.

M. Jacob & Sons can answer all your questions before buying plastic bottles. We can source the exact bottles that will right for your product and right for the market as well. We have decades of experience in the packaging business and are the one-stop shop for all your packaging needs.