Plastic Bottles By Material

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most common plastic bottle material, which comes as no surprise considering its benefits. Not only are PET plastic bottles lightweight, they also have high impact and chemical resistance levels. PET bottles are most commonly known for their transparent and non-streaky finish, making them the perfect choice for water bottles, mouthwash bottles, dressing bottles, and more. Typically sold clear, PET bottles can also be dyed different colors such as green, amber, and blue. PET may be the most common material, but all plastics have their own benefits to fit different industries and businesses.

The material that a plastic bottle is made of can be identified through a symbol on the bottom of the container. These markings are referred to as Resin Identification Codes (RIC) and look like a chasing arrow in the shape of a triangle surrounding a number ranging from one to seven. This symbol not only helps us identify what kind of plastic containers are made of, but it also helps recycling plants sort and categorize plastics based on their type. RIC codes also differentiate resin by the temperature that was used to manufacture the plastic. 

Number 1 is polyethylene terephthalate (PET), number 2 is high-density polyethylene (HDPE), number 3 is polyvinyl or vinyl (PVC), number 4 is low-density polyethylene (LDPE), number 5 is polypropylene (PP), number 6 is polystyrene (PS), and number 7 is miscellaneous plastic. Next time you’re using a plastic bottle or container, take a look at the bottom and see what kind of material it’s made out of!

Although plastics have recycling signs in their respective RIC symbols, it does not mean they are all recyclable. Understanding which RIC plastic codes are easily recyclable is important before starting a new packaging project. The types of plastics that are generally accepted by recycling centers are polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and polypropylene (PP).

On the other hand, types of plastic that are not typically accepted at recycling centers are polyvinyl (PVC), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polystyrene (PS), and miscellaneous plastics. The reason each type may not be accepted varies, but it’s generally due to how the plastic is manufactured, difficulty sorting the plastic, or limited resources.

Category: Browse all of our plastic bottles and find the right category for your business needs, including popular PET and HDPE plastic bottles.

Promotions: We have plastic bottles on clearance, at special pricing, exclusively online, and more.

Style: Cary offers over 40 different style options for plastic bottles including bullet, cylinder round, f-style, straight sided, vitamin/pill, and more.

Product Type: Some plastic bottles product types include matte top/ribbed side, child resistant caps, snap top caps, and tamper evident caps.

Pack Type: Some of our plastic bottles are offered in 2x1, 4x1, 6x1, and 12x1 reshipper boxes.

Availability: See which plastic bottles we have in stock and ensure the shipping date aligns with your schedule.

Cap Liner: If you’d like a bottle with a cap liner, choose from either 3-ply foam or unlined options.

Capacity: Cary has over 70 capacity options for plastic bottles, ranging from 30 cc to 5 gal.

Liner Compatibility: At Cary, our liners are compatible with glass, PE (HDPE, LDPE), PET, PP, PVC, and universal types.

Handle: Decide if you would like a fixed handle included.

Neck Width: Neck width for our plastic bottles range from 15 mm to 120 mm.

Neck Finish: Neck finishes offered at Cary range from 15-415 to 120-400, as well as PCO-1810 and bayonet options.

Color: Choose from amber, black, clear, natural, white, dark green, cobalt blue, and more.

Material: Choose from PET bottles, HDPE bottles, PP bottles, PVC bottles, LDPE bottles, PS bottles, and more.

Wall Thickness: We offer single wall thickness for some of our plastic bottles.

UN Rated: Some of our plastic bottles are UN Rated, which determines what chemicals a container is suitable for.

UN Rating Solid: Cary offers a range of plastic bottles that come in UN Rated reshipper boxes and cartons.

Vent Style: Decide if you would like a vent and choose from open vent, closed vent, or no vent stem.

Fittings: Choose from two different fittings: 63mm and 70 mm (NPS 8TPI).

Extensive Selection: We have a wide selection of different types of plastic bottles to ensure you will find the perfect packaging products for your business. 

Quality Assurance: Our products have met strict quality standards to ensure reliability and safety for over 35 years.

Competitive Pricing: We provide wholesale prices on all our products, making us the most cost-effective solution for your business needs.

Expert Support: Our knowledgeable customer service team is always ready to assist you in choosing the right product and answering any questions you may have. Call us now at 630.629.6600

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