A Complete Guide to Plastics | Types, Uses, & Identification

Plastic as a material can be versatile for packaging and containers ranging from bottles and lids to totes and drums. Additionally, it is a popular choice across multiple industries. From HDPE to PP, it is important to understand the different types of plastics and how they can work with your product or business. This guide details what each plastic is, some common uses and how to identify each one.

Identifying Plastics

At first glance, it can be difficult to determine what kind of plastic a container is made from. To make it easier for users to identify the item's material, manufacturers have a system in place near the bottom of the bottle, jar, tote, etc. with a certain symbol.

This symbol on plastic containers is a chasing arrow around a number that can range from one to seven, known as a Resin Identification Code (RIC). Each number coincides with a certain plastic. The numbers can be identified throughout the guide.

7 Types of Plastics

There are seven main types of plastics, each with slight distinctions. The differences can be anything from how it feels and how it is used to color and chemical composition.

4 Types of Plastic Conditions

The different types of plastics also come in four conditions: Virgin Resin, Reconditioned, Regrind and PCR. Each is designed to hold specific products and is created with different processes.

Commonly used with drums and IBC Totes, reconditioned plastics are made of previously used plastic products. They are restored and remade to the same quality product and have the same uses.

This is a condition similar to reconditioned. Regrind plastics are made from broken-down products and remade into a new container. These are common with paint cans and pails. The materials that are broken down do not have to reflect the same uses and applications.

This is a plastic condition that is created with new and previously unused resin. It has a clean appearance and stable nature. It is also the only condition that can be FDA Compliant for food contact. It is commonly used with PET bottles.

PCR (post-consumer resin) is a plastic condition that is made with recycled PET and HDPE. New plastic products are reconstructed from broken-down plastics that were previously used. PCR products can be drums, spray bottles and jars.

Common Plastic Uses

Plastics can be used in different ways across industries, from the food and cosmetics industries to being staples of medicine and chemicals.

PET is a popular choice in the beverage and spice industries. It is a semi-rigid and lightweight plastic that is used with beverage bottles, spice jars and honey bottles.

1. 

   16 oz. Dark Amber PET Plastic Bullet Round Bottle, 24mm 24-410

   Part #: 30W6AC

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 189 $0.843 ea.
   • 945 $0.703 ea.
   • 2,835 $0.604 ea.
   • 5,670 $0.563 ea.
   • 17,010 $0.527 ea.
2. 

   2 oz. Clear PET Plastic Boston Round Bottle, 20mm 20-410

   Part #: 30WB02

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.222 ea.
   • 1,120 $0.195 ea.
   • 3,360 $0.170 ea.
   • 7,840 $0.147 ea.
   • 16,800 $0.124 ea.
3. 

   1 oz. Clear PET Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 20mm 20-410

   Part #: 30WC1P

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.293 ea.
   • 920 $0.272 ea.
   • 3,680 $0.257 ea.
   • 13,800 $0.234 ea.
   • 29,700 $0.205 ea.
4. 

   1 oz. Dark Amber PET Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 20mm 20-400/410

   Part #: 30W1CA

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 27,600 $0.258 ea.
   • 55,200 $0.215 ea.
5. 

   1 oz. Boston Round Bottles, Clear PET Plastic, 20mm 20-410, 8.2 Grams

   Part #: 30WB01

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.350 ea.
   • 990 $0.286 ea.
   • 1,980 $0.273 ea.
   • 3,960 $0.231 ea.
   • 14,850 $0.213 ea.
6. 

   1 oz. Clear PET Plastic Oval Bottle, 15mm 15-415

   Part #: 30W1CB

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.190 ea.
   • 1,530 $0.169 ea.
   • 6,120 $0.158 ea.
   • 10,710 $0.148 ea.
   • 21,420 $0.139 ea.
7. 

   1 oz. Clear PET Boston Round Bottle, 20mm 20-410, 9.5 Grams

   Part #: 30W1BC

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.299 ea.
   • 990 $0.280 ea.
   • 4,950 $0.264 ea.
   • 9,900 $0.247 ea.
   • 29,700 $0.218 ea.
8. 

   1 oz. Boston Round Bottles, Amber PET Plastic, 20mm 20-410

   Part #: 30WBA1

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.280 ea.
   • 990 $0.260 ea.
   • 3,960 $0.244 ea.
   • 14,850 $0.218 ea.
   • 44,550 $0.206 ea.
9. 

   30ml Clear PET Plastic Octagonal Media Bottle w/Cap, Sterile, 120/cs (Corning® #431729)

   Part #: 68W729

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $244.810 case
   • 10 $240.830 case
   • 30 $236.430 case
   • 60 $229.110 case
   • 180 $204.400 case
10. 

    1.5 oz. (40 cc) Clear PET Plastic Packer Bottle, 28mm 28-400

    Part #: 30WC40

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.405 ea.
    • 700 $0.305 ea.
    • 3,500 $0.292 ea.
    • 18,200 $0.265 ea.
    • 36,400 $0.248 ea.
11. 

    2 oz. Clear PET Plastic Square Oblong Bottle, 20mm 20-410

    Part #: 30W2SP

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.311 ea.
    • 1,100 $0.269 ea.
    • 5,500 $0.239 ea.
    • 11,000 $0.221 ea.
    • 22,000 $0.207 ea.
12. 

    2 oz. Clear PET Plastic Oval Bottle, 20mm 20-410

    Part #: 30W3CB

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.404 ea.
    • 910 $0.362 ea.
    • 4,550 $0.290 ea.
    • 9,100 $0.259 ea.
13. 

    2 oz. (60 cc) Clear PET Plastic Packer Bottle, 33mm 33-400

    Part #: 30W02C

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.420 ea.
    • 900 $0.301 ea.
    • 5,400 $0.275 ea.
    • 13,500 $0.249 ea.
    • 40,500 $0.237 ea.
14. 

    2 oz. Clear PET Plastic Energy Shot Bottle, 38mm 358DBJ

    Part #: 68W2ES

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.614 ea.
    • 550 $0.492 ea.
    • 6,600 $0.383 ea.
    • 13,200 $0.354 ea.
    • 39,600 $0.316 ea.
15. 

    2 oz. Clear PET Plastic "Woozy" Bottle, 18mm 18-410

    Part #: 68W2WZ

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.332 ea.
    • 1,100 $0.279 ea.
    • 4,400 $0.227 ea.
    • 9,900 $0.206 ea.
    • 19,800 $0.189 ea.
16. 

    2 oz. (60 cc) White PET Plastic Packer Bottle, 33mm 33-400

    Part #: 30WW60

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.440 ea.
    • 900 $0.313 ea.
    • 2,700 $0.300 ea.
    • 5,400 $0.284 ea.
    • 13,500 $0.263 ea.
17. 

    2 oz. White PET Plastic Boston Round Bottle, 20mm 20-410

    Part #: 30W2BW

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.379 ea.
    • 1,120 $0.312 ea.
    • 4,480 $0.263 ea.
    • 8,690 $0.234 ea.
    • 16,800 $0.204 ea.
18. 

    2 oz. Green PET Plastic Bullet Bottle, 20mm 20-410

    Part #: 30WG02

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.443 ea.
    • 884 $0.347 ea.
    • 5,304 $0.300 ea.
    • 10,608 $0.270 ea.
    • 22,100 $0.253 ea.
19. 

    60ml Clear PET Plastic Octagonal Media Bottle w/Cap, Sterile, 96/cs (Corning® #431730)

    Part #: 68W730

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $190.560 case
    • 10 $186.380 case
    • 30 $182.190 case
    • 60 $177.130 case
    • 180 $170.440 case
20. 

    2.5 oz. (75 cc) Clear PET Plastic Packer Bottle, 33mm 33-400

    Part #: 30WC75

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.274 ea.
    • 855 $0.240 ea.
    • 3,420 $0.207 ea.
    • 6,840 $0.184 ea.
    • 13,680 $0.165 ea.

Containers and packaging made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) are commonly used in the chemical, automotive, food and pharmaceutical industries. It is a durable and chemically resistant plastic that functions well as bottles, small containers and IBC totes.

1. 

   12 oz. Natural HDPE Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 38mm 38-400

   Part #: 30WC12

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.648 ea.
   • 1,080 $0.568 ea.
   • 1,944 $0.534 ea.
   • 3,888 $0.497 ea.
   • 7,776 $0.421 ea.
2. 

   32 oz. White HDPE Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 38mm 38-400

   Part #: 30WC33

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $1.140 ea.
   • 576 $0.999 ea.
   • 1,152 $0.868 ea.
   • 3,456 $0.752 ea.
   • 6,912 $0.722 ea.
3. 

   6 oz. Natural HDPE Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 24mm 24-410

   Part #: 30W6NC

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.420 ea.
   • 600 $0.404 ea.
   • 1,800 $0.376 ea.
   • 3,600 $0.360 ea.
   • 5,400 $0.310 ea.
4. 

   6 oz. White HDPE Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 24mm 24-410

   Part #: 30W6WC

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.359 ea.
   • 900 $0.323 ea.
   • 1,800 $0.305 ea.
   • 5,400 $0.293 ea.
   • 10,800 $0.271 ea.
5. 

   8 oz. Natural HDPE Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 38mm 38-400

   Part #: 30W9NC

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.644 ea.
   • 336 $0.608 ea.
   • 1,344 $0.486 ea.
   • 3,024 $0.448 ea.
   • 6,048 $0.426 ea.
6. 

   32 oz. Black HDPE Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 38mm 38-400

   Part #: 30WQBC

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $1.460 ea.
   • 88 $1.340 ea.
   • 440 $1.130 ea.
   • 1,320 $0.979 ea.
   • 3,960 $0.869 ea.
7. 

   32 oz. White/Blue HDPE Plastic Carafe Bottle, 28mm 28-410

   Part #: 68W133

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.708 ea.
   • 154 $0.686 ea.
   • 1,232 $0.607 ea.
   • 2,464 $0.564 ea.
   • 7,392 $0.531 ea.
8. 

   4 oz. Natural HDPE Plastic Modern Round Bottle, 24mm 24-410

   Part #: 30WMR4

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.367 ea.
   • 560 $0.320 ea.
   • 1,120 $0.274 ea.
   • 5,600 $0.256 ea.
   • 10,080 $0.239 ea.
9. 

   8 oz. Natural HDPE Plastic Modern Round Bottle, 28mm 28-410

   Part #: 30W825

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.406 ea.
   • 1,072 $0.360 ea.
   • 4,824 $0.318 ea.
   • 9,648 $0.292 ea.
   • 19,296 $0.277 ea.
10. 

    16 oz. (500 cc) Natural HDPE Oblong Packer Bottle, 43mm 43-400

    Part #: 30W716

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.919 ea.
    • 288 $0.788 ea.
    • 720 $0.746 ea.
    • 1,440 $0.712 ea.
    • 2,592 $0.668 ea.
11. 

    5 oz. (160 cc) Natural HDPE Oblong Packer Bottle, 38mm 38-400

    Part #: 30W16O

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.578 ea.
    • 400 $0.507 ea.
    • 1,600 $0.464 ea.
    • 2,800 $0.408 ea.
    • 6,000 $0.330 ea.
12. 

    2 oz. (60 cc) Natural HDPE Oblong Packer Bottle, 33mm 33-400

    Part #: 30W020

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.411 ea.
    • 950 $0.380 ea.
    • 2,850 $0.317 ea.
    • 8,550 $0.285 ea.
    • 17,100 $0.264 ea.
13. 

    32 oz. (950 cc) Natural HDPE Oblong Packer Bottle, 53mm 53-400

    Part #: 30W732

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $1.660 ea.
    • 105 $1.530 ea.
    • 525 $1.370 ea.
    • 1,260 $1.250 ea.
    • 2,520 $1.180 ea.
14. 

    4 oz. (125 cc) Natural HDPE Oblong Packer Bottle, 38mm 38-400

    Part #: 30W04O

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.410 ea.
    • 500 $0.394 ea.
    • 1,500 $0.372 ea.
    • 3,000 $0.348 ea.
    • 9,000 $0.274 ea.
15. 

    8 oz. (250 cc) Natural HDPE Oblong Packer Bottle, 43mm 43-400

    Part #: 30W080

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.649 ea.
    • 750 $0.589 ea.
    • 1,500 $0.561 ea.
    • 4,500 $0.538 ea.
    • 13,500 $0.502 ea.
16. 

    8 oz. White HDPE Plastic Oval Bottle, 24mm 24-410

    Part #: 30W0V8

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.628 ea.
    • 308 $0.528 ea.
    • 924 $0.476 ea.
    • 1,848 $0.434 ea.
    • 5,544 $0.402 ea.
17. 

    16 oz. (500 cc) Natural HDPE Plastic Packer Bottle, 53mm 53-400

    Part #: 30W500

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.897 ea.
    • 1,080 $0.821 ea.
    • 3,240 $0.702 ea.
    • 6,480 $0.667 ea.
    • 12,960 $0.577 ea.
18. 

    2 oz. (60 cc) Natural HDPE Plastic Packer Bottle, 33mm 33-400

    Part #: 30W02N

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.384 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.350 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.332 ea.
    • 8,000 $0.302 ea.
    • 15,000 $0.272 ea.
19. 

    2 oz. (60 cc) White HDPE Plastic Packer Bottle, 33mm 33-400

    Part #: 30W02W

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.301 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.273 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.251 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.216 ea.
    • 20,000 $0.185 ea.
20. 

    32 oz. (960 cc) Natural HDPE Plastic Packer Bottle, 63mm 63-400

    Part #: 30W950

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $1.135 ea.
    • 288 $0.998 ea.
    • 576 $0.935 ea.
    • 1,296 $0.851 ea.
    • 3,888 $0.736 ea.

Polypropylene (PP) is a translucent plastic and a great choice for hot fill applications. It is a fast-food industry essential, used for tamper evident round containers, tubs and jars.

1. 

   Tamper Evident Plastic Food Container with In-Mold Label

   Part #: S-TE-TUBS-IML

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 30,000 $0.243 ea.
2. 

   7 oz. (200 ml) Clear PP Plastic Round Tamper Evident Container, 89mm

   Part #: 34WRC7

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.273 ea.
   • 1,000 $0.218 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.188 ea.
   • 20,000 $0.168 ea.
   • 40,000 $0.159 ea.
3. 

   7 oz. (200 ml) White PP Plastic Round Tamper Evident Container, 89mm

   Part #: 34WRW7

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 15,600 $0.163 ea.
   • 31,200 $0.152 ea.
4. 

   7 oz. Clear PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

   Part #: 34WCS7

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.410 ea.
   • 500 $0.270 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.200 ea.
   • 15,000 $0.180 ea.
   • 30,000 $0.170 ea.
5. 

   7 oz. White PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

   Part #: 34WWS7

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 15,000 $0.220 ea.
   • 30,000 $0.204 ea.
6. 

   8 oz. PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

   Part #: S-8OZSQ

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
   • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
7. 

   8 oz. White PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

   Part #: 34WWS9

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 15,000 $0.195 ea.
   • 30,000 $0.179 ea.
8. 

   8 oz. Clear PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

   Part #: 34WCS8

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.320 ea.
   • 500 $0.260 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.210 ea.
   • 15,000 $0.190 ea.
   • 30,000 $0.180 ea.
9. 

   8 oz. Red PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

   Part #: S-8OZSQ-RED

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
   • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
10. 

    8 oz. Orange PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

    Part #: S-8OZSQ-OR

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
11. 

    8 oz. Yellow PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

    Part #: S-8OZSQ-YEL

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
12. 

    8 oz. Green PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

    Part #: S-8OZSQ-GR

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
13. 

    8 oz. Light Green PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

    Part #: S-8OZSQ-LGR

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
14. 

    8 oz. Blue PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

    Part #: S-8OZSQ-BLU

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
15. 

    8 oz. Pink PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

    Part #: S-8OZSQ-PNK

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
16. 

    8 oz. Brown PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

    Part #: S-8OZSQ-BRO

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
17. 

    8 oz. Black PP Plastic Square Tamper Evident Container, 105mm

    Part #: S-8OZSQ-BLK

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.164 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.149 ea.
18. 

    8 oz. PP Plastic Round Tamper Evident Container, 110mm

    Part #: S-8OZRO

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.153 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.139 ea.
19. 

    8 oz. Clear PP Plastic Round Tamper Evident Container, 110mm

    Part #: 34WRC8

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.302 ea.
    • 500 $0.239 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.200 ea.
    • 15,000 $0.180 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.165 ea.
20. 

    8 oz. White PP Plastic Round Tamper Evident Container, 110mm

    Part #: 34WRW8

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 15,000 $0.182 ea.
    • 30,000 $0.167 ea.

A popular choice in the personal care, industrial and sauce industries, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is great for long term storage and is popular for dispensing liquid products.

1. 

   2 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Oval Bottle, 20mm 20-410

   Part #: 30WOV2

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.201 ea.
   • 950 $0.179 ea.
   • 4,750 $0.159 ea.
   • 19,000 $0.101 ea.
   • 57,000 $0.081 ea.
2. 

   2 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 24mm 24-410

   Part #: 30WC02

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.385 ea.
   • 750 $0.358 ea.
   • 4,500 $0.323 ea.
   • 9,000 $0.292 ea.
   • 15,000 $0.252 ea.
3. 

   2 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Oval Bottle w/White Disc Top Cap, 20mm 20-410

   Part #: 99G332

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.266
   • 950 $0.244
   • 4,750 $0.224
   • 19,000 $0.156
   • 57,000 $0.126
4. 

   2 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Oval Bottle w/Natural Snap Top Cap, 20mm 20-410

   Part #: 99G333

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.261
   • 950 $0.239
   • 4,750 $0.219
   • 19,000 $0.156
   • 57,000 $0.116
5. 

   4 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 24mm 24-410

   Part #: 30WC04

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.247 ea.
   • 700 $0.226 ea.
   • 3,500 $0.207 ea.
   • 7,000 $0.189 ea.
   • 21,000 $0.174 ea.
6. 

   8 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 24mm 24-410

   Part #: 30WC08

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.420 ea.
   • 1,560 $0.351 ea.
   • 3,900 $0.324 ea.
   • 6,240 $0.301 ea.
   • 18,720 $0.281 ea.
7. 

   16 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 28mm 28-410

   Part #: 30W16C

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.724 ea.
   • 360 $0.595 ea.
   • 1,440 $0.544 ea.
   • 3,600 $0.477 ea.
   • 10,800 $0.440 ea.
8. 

   16 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Hot Fill Decanter Bottle, 38mm 38-400

   Part #: 68WBQP

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $1.158 ea.
   • 168 $1.116 ea.
   • 1,344 $1.040 ea.
   • 2,688 $0.889 ea.
   • 5,376 $0.827 ea.
9. 

   32 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 28mm 28-410, 54 Grams

   Part #: 30WC32

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $1.385 ea.
   • 96 $1.213 ea.
   • 576 $1.072 ea.
   • 1,536 $0.928 ea.
   • 6,144 $0.823 ea.
10. 

    32 oz. Clear PVC Plastic Trigger Spray Bottle, 28mm 28-400 Ratchet Neck

    Part #: 68WPT3

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 10,560 $0.533 ea.
    • 21,120 $0.462 ea.
    • 47,520 $0.426 ea.
11. 

    32 oz. Clear PVC Plastic F-Style Bottle, 33mm 33-400

    Part #: 68WPV3

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $1.471 ea.
    • 400 $1.258 ea.
    • 1,600 $1.169 ea.
    • 3,200 $1.090 ea.
    • 9,600 $1.023 ea.
12. 

    1 Gallon Clear PVC Plastic Square Jug, 38mm 38-400

    Part #: 30W1PV

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $1.600 ea.
    • 224 $1.500 ea.
    • 448 $1.400 ea.
    • 1,344 $1.360 ea.
    • 2,688 $1.320 ea.

LDPE

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) are great for personal care, pharmaceutical and food industries. It is used primarily for shampoo, boston round and some honey bear bottles.

1. 

   1 oz. Boston Round Bottles, Natural LDPE Plastic, 18mm 18-410

   Part #: 30WBR1

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.357 ea.
   • 1,550 $0.308 ea.
   • 3,100 $0.271 ea.
   • 10,850 $0.252 ea.
   • 23,250 $0.242 ea.
2. 

   1/2 oz. Natural LDPE Plastic Boston Round Bottle, 15mm 15-415, 4.2 Grams

   Part #: 30WNBR

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.247 ea.
   • 3,100 $0.201 ea.
   • 9,300 $0.179 ea.
   • 18,600 $0.165 ea.
   • 37,200 $0.153 ea.
3. 

   16 oz. Natural LDPE Plastic Boston Round Bottle, 28mm 28-400

   Part #: 30WBRL

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $1.386 ea.
   • 420 $1.254 ea.
   • 840 $1.180 ea.
   • 1,680 $1.098 ea.
   • 2,520 $1.024 ea.
4. 

   8 oz. Natural LDPE Plastic Boston Round Bottle, 24mm 24-410

   Part #: 30WBRP

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.890 ea.
   • 756 $0.840 ea.
   • 1,512 $0.751 ea.
   • 3,780 $0.690 ea.
   • 7,560 $0.640 ea.
5. 

   6 oz. Natural LDPE Plastic Boston Round Bottle, 24mm 24-410

   Part #: 30WBR7

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.622 ea.
   • 360 $0.569 ea.
   • 1,080 $0.516 ea.
   • 3,600 $0.485 ea.
   • 7,200 $0.466 ea.
6. 

   8 oz. Natural LDPE Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 38mm 38-405

   Part #: 30W8LC

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.480 ea.
   • 528 $0.430 ea.
   • 3,168 $0.360 ea.
   • 6,336 $0.330 ea.
   • 12,672 $0.290 ea.
7. 

   8 oz. (.75 lb.) Natural LDPE Plastic Honey Belly Bear Bottle, 38mm 38-400

   Part #: 30WHB2

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.979 ea.
   • 300 $0.626 ea.
   • 600 $0.522 ea.
   • 1,200 $0.475 ea.
   • 3,600 $0.396 ea.
8. 

   2 oz. Natural LDPE Plastic Oval Bottle, 18mm 18-410

   Part #: 30B0B2

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 11,250 $0.241 ea.
   • 22,500 $0.212 ea.
   • 30,000 $0.207 ea.
9. 

   2 oz. Natural LDPE Plastic Boston Round Bottle, 20mm 20-410

   Part #: 30WB2N

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 1 $0.447 ea.
   • 800 $0.416 ea.
   • 2,400 $0.364 ea.
   • 6,000 $0.339 ea.
   • 12,000 $0.319 ea.
10. 

    4 oz. Natural LDPE Plastic Boston Round Bottle, 24mm 24-410

    Part #: 30WB4N

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.500 ea.
    • 450 $0.400 ea.
    • 4,500 $0.364 ea.
    • 9,000 $0.333 ea.
    • 27,000 $0.308 ea.
11. 

    2 oz. Natural LDPE Plastic Cylinder Bottle, 24mm 24-410

    Part #: 30W2PN

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 1 $0.200 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.138 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.118 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.109 ea.
    • 20,000 $0.102 ea.

PS (Polystyrene) is a clear yet rigid plastic that is known for being used with lab bottles, some jars and various pieces of cutlery.

There are also uses for miscellaneous plastics (nylon, polycarbonate, etc.) commonly associated with the plastic number seven. It is versatile for a wide range of products, from water bottles and sunglasses and phone cases and CDs. Some drum plugs are made of number seven Nylon.

Special Plastic Applications

There are certain applications that rely on the chemical and impact resistance of some plastics. Examples of these applications are: Hot Fill, In-Mold Labeling, and certain products that need Flame Treatment.

There are two popular plastic choices for Hot Fill applications: PP and PET.

Polypropylene (PP) is a type of plastic that can naturally withstand high temperatures without the need for heat treatment, making it a great option for hot fill packaging. This plastic can typically be used with temperatures up to 205° F (96.1° C). The consistency of polypropylene is flexible yet durable; PP is translucent in its natural state but can have a glossy finish when produced with color.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most popular plastic for hot fill because of its clear and non-streaky finish. However, unlike PP, this plastic cannot naturally maintain its form when exposed to high heat. 

PET bottles must be treated with a heat-set process so they can endure higher temperatures without collapsing. Depending on the type of heat treatment used, this plastic can in some cases tolerate temperatures up to 176° F (80° C) while maintaining clarity and shape.

In-Mold Labeling is a process commonly used with HDPE and PP containers that hold products with a short shelf life. It involves inserting a pre-printed decorative film into the container before it is molded, done through injection or blow molding.

Not only does it add a level of design to containers, but it is also durable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective. 

The label can remain intact in humid and freezing temperatures. Additionally, due to the fact that there is not as much glue used with in-mold labeling, it makes it easier to recycle. Finally, in-mold labeling (in comparison to other methods of labeling) can decrease costs for steps, labor and time.

There are a wide variety of plastic containers and bottles that go through a certain process to get flame treatment. The main purpose of this treatment is to change the surface of a plastic container to allow for labels to adhere properly.

Flame Treatment allows for contaminants to be removed from the container and makes it easier for inks, paints, coatings or bonds to stay on the container of choice.

This process does not damage the bottle or require any special chemicals. It is also beneficial as it costs less than other labeling processes.

Recycling Plastics

It can be confusing to determine which products can go through the recycling process. With each plastic being made differently and having different chemical compositions, there are some that are widely accepted as recyclable.

How Can We Help?

The Cary Company hopes that this guide has been insightful to help you pick out the right plastic and container for your company and product.

If you have any questions or need more information about our wide range of plastics, give us a call at 630-629-6600 or email us at sales@thecarycompany.com.