FAQ: Which material for empty cosmetic bottles?

By Vincent Zhong, Export Manager Reviewed by Shijin Quality & Technical Team Uncategorized

PET for clear leave-on, HDPE for surfactants and opaque creams, PETG for clear chemical-tolerant, PP for closures and hot-fill.

220 ml PET bottle
220 ml PET bottle

Quick answer

PET for clear leave-on, HDPE for surfactants and opaque creams, PETG for clear chemical-tolerant, PP for closures and hot-fill.

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Questions buyers ask us most

Which material for empty cosmetic bottles?

PET for clear leave-on, HDPE for surfactants and opaque creams, PETG for clear chemical-tolerant, PP for closures and hot-fill.

Not sure which bottle, material or neck finish is right? Send your spec and we will point you to the closest stock shape or quote a custom mold.

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About the author

Vincent Zhong is the Export Manager at Shenzhen Shijin Plastic Packaging Products Co., Ltd., an OEM/ODM manufacturer of PET, HDPE, PP, PETG and PCR bottles, jars, pumps and sprayers since 2003. He helps cosmetic, personal-care, pharmaceutical and cleaning brands specify compliant packaging and manage production from tooling to shipment.