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Clarified PP vs. Other Materials

Compared to other materials used in making rigid containers, clarified polypropylene has many advantages, including its lightweight, strength, cost-effectiveness and recyclability.  New additions have improved clarity and gloss, making it a viable candidate worth considering when choosing a container material.  


Click on the links below to see a thorough comparison of polypropylene vs. other materials:


Clarified PP vs. PET

Clarified PP vs. HDPE

Clarified PP vs. Polystyrene

Clarified PP vs. PVC

Clarified PP vs. Glass 		 
                                                                                   PP               PET

Other material choices
Desired Property
PET
PS
PVC
HDPE
PC
Glass
See Through Transparency and Gloss
o
o
o
++
o
o
Cost/Unit Volume
++
+
+
o
++
+
Hot Filling Capacity
++
++
++
++
o
o
Moisture/Vapor Barrier
+
++
+
o
++
-
Lower Density
++
+
++
o
++
++
Taste & Odor Transfer Properties
+
o
+
+
o
-
Drop Impact Strength
+
++
-
-
-
++
Flexibility
o
++
o
o
o
++
Stiffness
-
-
-
+
-
-
Chemical resistance
+
+
++
o
o
o
Oxygen Barrier
-
o
-
-
o
-
Microwavability
++
++
++
++
++
-

Much Better (++), Better (+), Comparable(o), Worse (-)