Comparison of Polymer Materials for Bottles
Guide to Resin Abbreviations
LDPE: Low Density Polyethylene
HDPE: High Density Polyethylene
PP: Polypropylene
BOPP: Bi-Axially Oriented Polypropylene
PC: Polycarbonate
UN-O-PET: Un-oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate
O-PET: Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET-G: Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
Guide to Characteristic Abbreviations
MVTR: Moisture Vapor Transmission
O2: Oxygen Barrier
CO2: Carbon Dioxide Barrier
*Note: In most cases, the smaller the numerical value, the more favorable the characteristic. MVTR value multiplied x 15.5 = MVTR in gas/m2/24 hrs./ml
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