HDPE Bottles

2022-07-02

HDPE is high-density polyethylene, a versatile petroleum-based plastic commonly used in the manufacture of personal care products, food, and beverage bottles.

Today, the most commonly used material for the packaging of personal care products, such as lotions, body washes, shampoos, and conditioners, is HDPE (high-density polyethylene). Unlike PET products, HDPE is often white and opaque, giving the products greater UV protection. It is also resistant to temperatures from -148 to 176 degrees Fahrenheit. HDPE is lightweight but strong, impact-resistant, and flexible enough to accommodate squeezing products.

HDPE has the recycle symbol 2 and is FDA approved for food, liquids, and pharmaceuticals. It does not contain BPA or phthalates. It is also 100% recyclable, but it is heavier and uses more raw materials than PET, resulting in a slightly higher carbon footprint.

Advantages of HDPE

• Is FDA approved for use with food and beverages and does not contain Bisphenol-A (BPA) or phthalates (plasticizers).
• Mold, mildew, and rot-resistant
• Can be used to fill products at temperatures up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit
• Flexible/squeezable for more dispensing options
• Can be used to fill products at temperatures up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit
• Flexible/squeezable for more dispensing options
• Impact resistant
• UV protection and longer product shelf life
• Resistant to most chemical solvents and dishwasher safe

Endless Possibilities and Alternatives

We offer HDPE bottles in a variety of shapes, colors, and dispensing options such as lotion pumps, sprayer pumps, foam pumps, flip top caps, disc top caps, and so on. Among the bottle shapes we offer are Boston and Bullet Round, Cylindrical, and Oval. Have a unique idea in mind? We can make your idea a reality at a reasonable cost. Please contact us for more information.