Resin Comparison Guide
By: Berlin Packaging Specialist
Date: November 11, 2019
Selecting the correct resin for your package is important to ensure product compatibility. This chart will help you better understand the properties of various resins available. Need additional assistance? Contact a Berlin Packaging Consultant at 1.800.2.BERLIN to assist you in selecting the perfect package.
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RESIN COMPARISON GUIDE
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PETE
Polyethylene Terephthalate |
HDPE
High Density Polyethylene |
V
Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) |
LDPE
Low Density Polyethylene |
PP
Polypropylene |
PS
Polystyrene |
Other Plastics |
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| Clarity | Clear |
Translucent
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Clear
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Translucent
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Translucent
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Clear
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Plastic ID Code "7" is for Other Plastics | |
| Moisture Barrier | Fair to Good |
Good to Excellent
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Fair
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Good
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Good to Excellent
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Poor to Fair
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| Oxygen Barrier | Good |
Poor
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Good
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Poor |
Poor
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Fair
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| Distortion Temperature | 145ºF |
160ºF
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150ºF
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160ºF
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212ºF
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150ºF
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| Rigidity | High |
Moderate
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High
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Low
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Moderate
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High
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| Resistance to Impact |
Excellent | Excellent |
Good
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Excellent |
Fair
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Poor
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| Resistance to Cold |
Good | Excellent |
Fair
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Excellent
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Poor to Fair
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Poor
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| Resistance to Sunlight |
Good |
Fair
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Poor to Good
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Fair
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Fair
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Poor to Fair
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| Resistance to Acids |
Fair |
Good
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Good
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Medium
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Good
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Medium
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| Resistance to Alcohol |
Good |
Good
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Very Good
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Good
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Good
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Fair
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| Resistance to Alkalis |
Poor |
Very Good
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Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Good
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| Resistance to Solvents |
Good |
Poor
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Good
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Poor
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Poor |
Poor
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