|
Resin
|
Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(PET) |
Low
Density
Polyethylene
(LDPE)
|
High Density
Polyethylene
(HDPE) |
Polypropylene
(PP) |
Plastice Bottle Properties
Polystyrene
(PS) |
Polyvinyl
Chloride
(PVC |
|
Material Code System Symbols |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clarity |
Clear |
Translucent |
Translucent |
Translucent |
Clear |
Clear |
|
Moisture Barrier |
Fair to Good |
Good |
Good to Excellent |
Good to Excellent |
Poor to Fair |
Fair |
|
Oxygen Barrier |
Good |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
|
Maximum Commercial Use Temp |
120F |
120F |
145F |
165F |
150F |
140F |
|
Rigidity (Stiffness) |
Moderate to High |
Low |
Moderate |
Moderate to High |
Moderate to High |
Moderate to High |
|
Resistance to Impact |
Good to Excellent |
Excellent |
Good to Excellent |
Poor to Good |
Poor to Good |
Fair to Good |
|
Resistance to Heat |
Poor to Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
Poor to Fair |
|
Resistance to Cold |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor to Fair |
Poor |
Fair |
|
Resistance to Sunlight |
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair to Poor |
Poor to Good |
This chart is only a guide. Actual performance is the responsibility of the customer. Please test your products for compatibility.