In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to cosmetic packaging materials.But how much do you know about the basic requirements of cosmetic packaging materials, and let me explain to you the basic requirements of cosmetic packaging materials.

What is cosmetic packaging materials

Cosmetic packaging materials usually include the main container and ancillary materials. The main containers are usually plastic bottles, glass bottles, tubes and vacuum bottles. Consumables are usually coloured boxes, service boxes and middle boxes.

Classification of cosmetic materials

1. PET

Chinese name polyethylene terephthalate, its main characteristics are good pressure resistance, high water resistance, transparency up to 95%, more transparent than other commonly used plastic packaging containers, but not heat resistant, it is commonly used in food, beverage bottles, cosmetic bottles body packaging materials.

2. HDPE

Chinese name high density polyethylene, also known as high density PE.Its main characteristics are good acid and alkali resistance, products made of it are transparent, heat resistance is poor, packaging containers will have capillary pores which are commonly used for chemical products such as pharmaceutical bottles, cosmetic bottles and other packaging containers.

3. PVC

Chinese name polyvinyl chloride, it has good transparency, poor thermal stability and light fastness. It is commonly used as a packaging material for mineral water, beverage and cosmetic bottles, etc.

4. LDPE

The Chinese name is low-density polyethylene, also known as low-density PE, because its low molecular density makes it softer than HDPE and the products processed with it are transparent and often used as packaging materials for chemicals such as facial cleansers, salads, glue bottles, cosmetic bottles and hoses.

5. PP

The Chinese name is polypropylene, which is a high-density material. The products processed with it are translucent, resistant to heat, impact, acid and alkali, but have capillary pores. Cooking utensils, high temperature food, general household washbasins, mouthwash cups, chemical containers, etc.

6. PS

The Chinese name is polystyrene. The products processed with it are highly transparent and have good sealing properties, but are fragile and not heat-resistant. It is often used in the processing of sealed cans, food boxes, and powder and emulsion cosmetics.

7. PC

The Chinese name is polycarbonate, and the products processed with it are transparent, have high heat resistance and are not easy to break. It is often used in the processing of milk bottles, medicine bottles and packaging of cosmetics. PC is the best of plastics, but the price is the highest among the seven products.

What is the basic requirements for cosmetic packaging materials

1. Protective

This is a fundamental property of cosmetic packaging materials. Packaging materials must be able to protect the contents well so that the product can reach the consumer safely and unhindered. The requirements of packaging materials vary from product to product, such as moisture resistance, water resistance, acid resistance and so on.

2. Functional

The requirements are easy to handle and shape according to the packaging design, e.g. easily recyclable into the required containers, shapes and structures, box shapes, etc. Easy to pack, fill and seal, adaptable to automated operations and meeting the needs of large-scale industrial production.

Containers and outer boxes made of cosmetic packaging materials should be easy for the consumer to use and should not be unsafe, avoiding unnecessary hazards. Easy to remove, insert, open and close again. The materials chosen should be durable and well thought out in all respects so that the consumer receives a degree of care when using the product.

3. Decorative

Cosmetic packaging materials should have a certain aesthetic appeal in order to create a better visual impact and meet the aesthetic needs of different consumers. Designers use the aesthetics of packaging materials, study their properties and understand their transparency, surface gloss and print adaptability to make the most of the aesthetics of packaging materials and make them appealing to consumers' eyes in the design of visual information in packaging.

4. Cut costs

Cosmetic packaging materials should be convenient, bulky and inexpensive. Packaging design should be economical and rational in the use of materials and, where possible, reduce overall packaging costs. The structure of packaging should be more scientific and compact, without waste and exaggeration. As far as possible, both to meet the functional requirements of the packaging and to use less packaging material.

All above tells us the basic requirements for cosmetic packaging materials.Now,we all know the sophistication of cosmetic packaging materials and the importance of cosmetics. Therefore, we cannot ignore cosmetic packaging materials.

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