Product Name
- 1 Gallon Natural HDPE Plastic Square Jug & Child-Proof Cap, 38mm 38-400, 130 Grams
Brief Description
- This is a durable, translucent 1-gallon square jug crafted from natural High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), specifically designed with a child-resistant cap. It ensures safe and secure storage and dispensing for a wide array of liquids, particularly those requiring stringent child safety measures.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Storing and dispensing industrial chemicals, solvents, and reagents.- Packaging household cleaning solutions, concentrated detergents, and soaps.- Containing automotive fluids such as oils, coolants, and other vehicle maintenance liquids.- Packaging gardening chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and animal health products.- Suitable for certain food and beverage products like milk, juices, sauces, condiments, and edible oils, especially when FDA compliant.- Used for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, vitamins, and supplements that necessitate child-resistant packaging.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Chemical Industry- Food & Beverage Company or Distributor- General Manufacturing- Medical Device/ Prosthetics (for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical liquids)- Packaging Services or Contractor- Petroleum Industry, Products or Services- Distributers & Resellers
Special and Unique Features
- **Child-Resistant Cap:** Engineered to prevent accidental ingestion by young children, typically requiring a specific two-motion action (e.g., push-and-turn or squeeze-and-turn) to open, while remaining easily accessible for adults.- **Natural HDPE:** Offers a translucent finish, enabling convenient visual monitoring of the product level inside the jug.- **Square Shape:** Optimizes storage efficiency by allowing for better space utilization and stable stacking compared to round containers.- **1 Gallon Capacity:** Provides a standard and practical volume suitable for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and household applications.- **38mm 38-400 Neck Finish:** A common industry standard neck size, ensuring compatibility with a diverse selection of closures, including dispensing and shaker caps, enhancing product versatility.- **Integrated Handle:** Often includes a molded handle for ergonomic grip, facilitating easy pouring and carrying.
Key Properties
- **High Chemical Resistance:** Exhibits excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, bases, alcohols, detergents, and most industrial solvents.- **Durability & Impact Resistance:** Known for its toughness and resistance to cracking, making it suitable for demanding environments and products that may endure physical stress.- **Lightweight:** The material's low density contributes to reduced shipping costs and easier handling for end-users.- **Good Moisture & Vapor Barrier:** Provides effective protection against moisture and vapor transmission, helping to preserve product integrity and extend shelf life.- **Recyclable:** Identified by the resin identification code #2, making it a widely accepted and environmentally stable plastic for recycling.- **FDA Compliant:** Certain grades of HDPE are approved for safe contact with food and beverages.
Surface Compatibility
- Compatible with a broad spectrum of liquids, including strong acids, bases, alcohols, detergents, and many industrial chemicals.- Generally not recommended for strong oxidizing agents or certain aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons, which may cause degradation or stress cracking over time.
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Other Plastic Types:** PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) for enhanced clarity, PP (Polypropylene) for higher temperature resistance or specific chemical compatibility, or LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) for increased flexibility and squeezability.- **Glass Containers:** Offers superior barrier properties and chemical inertness for highly sensitive products, but is heavier and more fragile.- **Metal Containers:** Provides excellent barrier protection and strength, but can be heavier, more expensive, and may react with certain chemicals.- **Different Cap Types:** Standard continuous thread caps, tamper-evident caps, dispensing pumps, or trigger sprayers (if child-resistance is not required).
Comparison Note
- This 1 Gallon Natural HDPE Plastic Square Jug with a Child-Proof Cap offers a superior combination of chemical resistance, durability, and child safety compared to standard plastic jugs. Its square design provides better space utilization and stacking efficiency than traditional round jugs, while the natural HDPE allows for easy content visibility, unlike opaque colored containers. While glass or metal might offer different barrier properties, HDPE provides a lightweight, impact-resistant, and cost-effective packaging solution, which is particularly crucial for hazardous or frequently handled liquids where child safety is paramount. The standard 38-400 neck finish ensures broad compatibility with various closure options, significantly enhancing its versatility for diverse product lines and applications.
