HDPE Bottles for Chemical-Resistant Packaging — Stock Moulds & Custom Tooling
Quick answer: HDPE (high-density polyethylene, density 0.941–0.965 g/cm³) is the stiff, opaque grade of polyethylene specified when chemical resistance, moisture barrier and stress-crack performance matter more than shelf appearance. It tolerates higher fill temperatures than PET and resists the surfactants and alkalinity that attack it. Shenzhen Shijin runs 22 HDPE bottle moulds at our Huizhou plant on prime virgin resin with per-lot COA covering melt flow index, density and ash content.
When HDPE is the right call
HDPE is chosen for aggressive fills, bulk packs and anything that has to survive a rough supply chain. It is opaque, so it will never win on shelf appearance the way PET does — but it wins on chemistry and toughness.
| Requirement | HDPE | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Aggressive or high-pH formulation | Strong | Resists surfactants and alkalinity that attack PET |
| Moisture barrier | Very good | Protects water-sensitive fills over long shelf life |
| Stress-crack resistance | Very good | The failure mode that appears months after filling |
| Fill temperature | Roughly 90–110°C | Handles fills PET cannot |
| Drop and impact | Very good | Survives bulk distribution |
| Clarity | Opaque | The trade-off — choose PET if the fill must be visible |
Browse HDPE bottles in stock
Every bottle below is a live stock mould. Capacities, neck finishes, weights and compatible closures are listed on each product page.
HDPE bottles in stock
100ml HDPE Cosmetic Bottle – Custom Logo
HDPE · 100 ml
200ml HDPE Cosmetic Bottle – Wholesale Manufacturer
HDPE · 200 ml
30ml HDPE Cosmetic Bottle
HDPE · 30 ml
350ml HDPE Cleaning Bottle for Dishwashing Liquid Packaging
HDPE · 350 ml
360ml HDPE Cosmetic Bottle
HDPE · 360 ml
450ml HDPE Cosmetic Bottle – Custom Logo
HDPE · 450 ml
480ml HDPE Body Wash Bottle – Wholesale Manufacturer
HDPE · 480 ml
500ml HDPE Shampoo Bottle for Shampoo And Conditioner Packaging
HDPE · 500 ml
500ml HDPE Squeeze Bottle for Personal Care
HDPE · 500 ml
60ml HDPE Cosmetic Bottle – Wholesale Manufacturer
HDPE · 60 ml
780ml HDPE Bath Bottle for Personal Care
HDPE · 780 ml
800ml HDPE Bath Bottle
HDPE · 800 ml
Custom 350ml HDPE Cosmetic Bottle with Logo Printing
HDPE · 350 ml
Custom 400ml HDPE Bath & Body Bottle with Logo Printing
HDPE · 400 ml
HDPE Cosmetic Bottle (1000ml)
HDPE · 1000 ml
HDPE Cosmetic Bottle (120ml)
HDPE · 120 ml
HDPE Cosmetic Bottle (60ml) for Face Serum
HDPE · 60 ml
HDPE Lotion Bottle (400ml) for Hand Cream
HDPE · 400 ml
OEM/ODM 300ml HDPE Cosmetic Bottle Supplier | Factory Direct
HDPE · 300 ml
OEM/ODM 300ml HDPE Squeeze Bottle Supplier | Factory Direct
HDPE · 300 ml
Wholesale 480ml HDPE Cleaning Bottle
HDPE · 480 ml
Wholesale 80ml HDPE Cosmetic Bottle
HDPE · 80 ml
Other resin families
HDPE is the toughest of the polyethylene grades, but it is stiff and opaque. For a softer squeeze in the same material family, see our PE bottles (427 stock moulds). Where shelf appearance decides the sale, our PET bottles (646 stock moulds) are the usual answer, and for heavy-wall clarity PETG bottles fill the gap. Every resin family can also be browsed together in the full product catalogue, and Product Center groups all 1,108 stock moulds by material.
How we control HDPE quality at Shijin
Prime virgin resin with a per-lot Certificate of Analysis covering melt flow index (MFI), density and ash content (ISO 3451 / ASTM D5630). Two-way traceability from resin lot to finished goods. Migration testing against EU 10/2011 for food-contact work, with EC 1223/2009 framing for cosmetic packaging. And where recycled content is specified, a GRS Transaction Certificate naming the lot — not an annual scope certificate.
HDPE is non-polar, so any printing or labelling is preceded by flame or corona treatment to at least 38 dynes/cm, verified with the ASTM D3359 cross-hatch test targeting 4B to 5B.
Frequently asked questions
Is HDPE the same as PE?
HDPE is a grade within the polyethylene family — the high-density one. “PE” on a quotation is ambiguous; the density figure tells you which grade you are actually buying.
Can HDPE handle hot fill?
HDPE tolerates considerably higher fill temperatures than PET (roughly 90–110°C versus about 70°C), but the bottle design and wall section still have to be specified for it. Confirm your fill temperature before tooling.
Why does HDPE crack sometimes?
Environmental stress cracking is the usual cause, and it typically appears weeks or months after filling rather than immediately. It is driven by the interaction between the formulation and the resin under stress, which is why the full formulation belongs in the specification conversation.
What is the MOQ?
5,000 pieces per SKU on stock tooling. Custom shapes are quoted with the tooling charge together.
Can HDPE be printed or labelled?
Yes. The surface must be flame- or corona-treated to at least 38 dynes/cm first because HDPE is non-polar. We verify adhesion with the ASTM D3359 cross-hatch test.
Is HDPE food-safe?
HDPE is widely used for food-contact packaging. The evidence to request is a migration test report on the finished article against EU 10/2011 — overall migration limit 10 mg/dm², plus specific migration limits and a NIAS risk assessment.
Last updated: September 2026. Written by the Shijin Packaging technical team, Huizhou, Guangdong.