Product Name
- 32 oz. (1 quart) Natural Boston Round HDPE Plastic Bottle with 28/410 White Ribbed Cap
Brief Description
- A classic and versatile cylindrical bottle, known as a Boston Round, made from durable, natural (translucent) High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic. It features a soft-shoulder shape and is paired with a 28/410 white ribbed screw cap, designed for easy grip and secure closure. This packaging solution is widely used for a broad spectrum of liquid and semi-liquid products across various markets.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, body wash, skincare, and essential oils.- Household cleaning products including detergents, general cleaners, and disinfectants.- Pharmaceuticals and medical solutions like syrups, liquid medicines, antiseptic solutions, and laboratory chemicals.- Food and beverage items, including edible oils, juices, sauces, syrups, and dairy products like milk.- Industrial chemicals such as motor oil, antifreeze, solvents, and agrochemicals like pesticides and herbicides.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Chemical Industry- Food & Beverage Company or Distributor- Medical Device/ Prosthetics (for pharmaceutical and healthcare liquids)- Packaging Services or Contractor- Distributers & Resellers- General Manufacturing (for personal care, household goods, and other packaged products)- Artist, Artisan / Prosumer (for DIY products, small-batch manufacturing, and craft supplies)
Special and Unique Features
- Classic Boston Round shape: Features a cylindrical body with distinctive rounded shoulders, providing stability and a timeless aesthetic.- Natural HDPE material: Offers a translucent appearance, allowing for easy visibility of the product level, and has a matte finish.- Standard 28/410 neck finish: Ensures broad compatibility with a variety of closures.- White Ribbed Cap: Designed for an easy and secure grip, facilitating opening even with wet hands.- Excellent material properties: Lightweight, highly durable, impact-resistant, and chemically resistant.- Good moisture barrier: Helps preserve product integrity and extend shelf life.- Non-leaching and often FDA compliant: Suitable for contact with food and sensitive products.- BPA Non-Intent (BPA NI): Manufactured without intentionally added BPA.- Recyclable: Identified by the #2 resin identification code, supporting environmental sustainability.
Key Properties
- Material: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) for the bottle, Polypropylene (PP) for the cap.- Capacity: 32 fluid ounces (1 quart).- Color: Natural (translucent).- Neck Finish: 28-410 continuous thread.- High strength-to-density ratio, offering robust performance for its weight.- Excellent resistance to impact, chemicals, and corrosion.- Low moisture absorption and effective barrier against moisture and vapor.- Non-leaching and often FDA compliant for direct and indirect food contact.- Can withstand temperatures up to 120 °C (248 °F) for short periods and is frost-resistant down to -30°C.- Lightweight, contributing to reduced shipping costs and easier handling.
Surface Compatibility
- Resistant to a wide range of common chemicals, solvents, acids, oils, detergents, and cleaning fluids.- Suitable for both oil-based and water-based products, especially when used with appropriate liners.- Does not leach chemicals into the contents, preserving product integrity and flavor.- Provides effective protection for sensitive product formulations, such as those found in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, due to its barrier properties.
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Other Plastic Materials:**- PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Boston Round bottles: Typically clear and glossy, lightweight, and easily squeezable, often chosen for products where clarity is essential.- LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) Boston Round bottles: Offers greater flexibility compared to HDPE.- PP (Polypropylene) bottles: Another plastic option with similar chemical resistance properties, often used for caps.- **Glass Boston Round bottles:** Valued for their strength, impermeability, and recyclability, and are intrinsically food-safe. Amber glass provides UV light protection for sensitive contents, though glass is heavier and more fragile than plastic.- **Other Bottle Shapes:**- Cosmo Round bottles: Taller and slimmer with more pronounced shoulders.- Cylindrical bottles: A common alternative shape.- Modern Round plastic bottles: Another round bottle style often used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
Comparison Note
- The 32 oz. Natural Boston Round HDPE Plastic Bottle offers an optimal balance of durability, chemical resistance, lightweight design, and cost-effectiveness, making it a highly versatile packaging solution across numerous industries. While glass bottles may be preferred for their premium aesthetic and superior barrier for certain products, and PET bottles for their clarity, HDPE excels in providing robust, impact-resistant, and chemically inert packaging suitable for a broad spectrum of household, industrial, food, personal care, and pharmaceutical liquids where opacity or translucency is acceptable. Its natural color allows for product level visibility, and the ribbed cap ensures user-friendly access.
