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F-Style
F-style is a container that usually has a handle, is either square or oblong in shape, with an opening offset from the center.
Common uses: antifreeze bottles, liquid laundry detergent bottles, liquid dishwashing containers
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F217
A type of foam liner made of PE found in caps and lids.
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F217&PS
A type of liner made of polyethylene (PE) and polystyrene (PS)
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FIBER
A paper based product. The interior of fiber drums is typically treated to hold liquid or dry products.
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FLAME TREATED
Flame Treated
Bathing the plastic container in an open flame to promote the oxidation of the surface so that it is receptive to inks, lacquers, paints, and adhesives.
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FLOURINATION
Flourination
A treatment for plastic containers that prevents container paneling and distortion and reduces odor emission and chemical permeation. Also reduces flavor or fragrance loss.
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FOAM/FOIL
A type of pressure sensitive liner. When placed in the matching lid, and screwed onto the matching container, this liner provides a tamper-evident seal on the container. Subsquently, the lid can be unscrewed from the container, but the liner must be peeled off.
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GLASS
Glass is a manufactured material formed when a mixture of sand, soda, and lime is heated to a high temperature and assumes a molten, or liquid, state. Glass is impermeable and nonporous; keeping product sanitary and tamper-evident.
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HDPE
High-density polyethelene
HPDE is made from petroleum. HDPE has a stronger intermolecular force and tensile strength than low density polyethylene (LDPE). It is also harder and more opaque and can withstand somewhat higher temperatures: 120 °C for short periods, 110 °C continuously.
Common uses: detergent bottles, milk jugs
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HIS
Heat Induction Seal
A heat induction seal is a lid liner that contains a metallic disk that hermetically seals the top of plastic and glass containers. This is a non-contact process that takes place after the container has been filled and capped.
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LDPE
Low-density polyethylene
LDPE is made from oil. Its tensile strength and density is lower, but its resilience is higher than high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It can withstand temperatures of 80 °C continuously and 95 °C for a short time. It can be translucent or opaque, is flexible, tough, and almost unbreakable.
Common uses: dry-cleaning bags, produce bags, trash can liners, food storage containers
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MDPE
Medium Density Polyethylene
Medium density polyethylene is less dense than HDPE (high density polyethylene) and more dense that LDPE (low density polyethylene).
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METAL
Most metal products offered by Container & Packaging Supply are made of tin or aluminium. Both tin and aluminium are resistant to oxidation (rusting) and corrosion.
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NICKEL PLATED
Nickel is a silvery white metal that takes on a high polish. Because of its permanence in air and its inertness to oxidation, it is used to coat other metals. It is magnetic, and valuable for the alloys it forms, particularly stainless steel.
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PANELING
Paneling
Distortion of a plastic container which occurs during aging or storage, caused by the development of a reduced pressure inside the container.
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PAPER
Paper that is recyclable and biodegradable, used for decorative and practical packaging.
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PAPERBOARD
Often called corrugated fiberboard or cardboard, although cardboard might be any heavy paper-pulp based board. Paperboard is a paper-based material consisting of a fluted corrugated sheet and one or two flat linerboards. It is widely used in the manufacture of corrugated boxes (cardboard boxes) and shipping containers.
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PET
Polyethylene terephthalate
PET or PETE is of the polyester family and is used in beverage, food and other liquid containers. PET can be semi-rigid to rigid and is very lightweight. It acts as a good barrier to alcohol (requires additional "Barrier" treatment) and solvents. It is strong, impact-resistant, and naturally colorless and transparent.
Common uses: soft drink bottles, cooking oil bottles, peanut butter jars, products containing essential oils
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PHENOLIC
A group of thermosetting resins usually compression molded. Phenolic has good strength and toughness, good arc resistance and other electrical properties, good resistance to solvents and high temperatures, and is bargain-priced.
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PLASTIC
A generic standard plastic material.
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PLASTIC
A generic standard plastic material.
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PLASTISOL
Plastisol is a vinyl material placed on the sealing surface of a metal closure. When plastisol lined caps are placed on their compatible containers, the heated plastisol liner solidifies, creating a seal between.
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POLYCONE
Polycone
The item has a securely mounted polyethylene cone-shaped liner which offers a two part seal. The closure forms a seal around the rim and the polycone forms a seal against the inner diameter of the container opening.
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POLYETHYLENE
Polyethylene
A type of plastic resistant to water, acids, alkalis, and most solvents. It’s classifications range in density: low (LDPE), medium (MDPE) and high (HDPE).
Common uses: shower curtains, unbreakable bottles, pipes, pails, large drums, drinking glasses, insulation for wire and cable
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PP
Polypropylene
PP is often used for food packaging. It's not as tough as HDPE, but it is less brittle. PP is less flexible than LDPE, somewhat stiffer than other plastics, reasonably economical, and can be translucent, opaque, or of any color. PP has very good resistance to fatigue. PP has a melting point of 320 °F (160 °C). Food containers will not melt in the dishwasher nor during industrial hot filling processes.
Common uses: bottle caps, drinking straws
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PPE
Polyphenyl ether (PPE), also known as polyphenylene and polyphenylene oxide (PPO), is a type of polyether. The most common form of PPE is a plastic resin. PPE is compatible with polystyrene (PS) and is blended with PS over a wide range of ratios.
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PS
Polystyrene
PS is made from petroleum. Pure solid polystyrene is a colorless, hard plastic with limited flexibility. It can be cast into molds with fine detail. Polystyrene can be transparent or can be made to take on various colors.
Common uses: bottle caps, drinking straws
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PS Liner
A type of pressure sensitive liner. When placed in the matching lid, and screwed onto the matching container, this liner provides a tamper-evident seal on the container. Subsquently, the lid can be unscrewed from the container, but the liner must be peeled off.
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PVC
Polyvinyl chloride
PVC is a widely used thermoplastic polymer. It can be made softer and more flexible by the addition of plasticizers, the most widely used being phthalates.
Common uses: plastic pipes, outdoor furniture, shrink-wrap, water bottles, salad dressing containers, liquid detergent containers
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PVLF
Pulp and Vinyl Lubricated Finish
This vented liner allows air and/or gasses to pass through to prevent the container from swelling, paneling, or leaking.
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RUBBER
An elastic material obtained from the latex of various plants (e.g. the rubber tree) and then treated and modified into various products.
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SFYP
Sealed for your protection
An SFYP liner is a pressure sensitive liner and usually has "Sealed For Your Protection" printed on it.
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STEEL
Steel is an alloy consisting mostly of iron and partly of carbon. All steel pails are coated with a thin phenolic layer.
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UREA
Urea-formaldehyde or Urea-methanal is a transparent plastic, made from urea and formaldehyde heated in the presence of a mild base such as ammonia or pyridine. Urea’s attributes include high tensile strength, low water absorption, high surface hardness, elongation at break, and volume resistance.
Common uses: adhesives, finishes, and molded objects
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