Common Materials
We use numerous materials for the products we produce. The table below outlines the most common. Proper packaging material selection can make the difference between a product that performs properly and one that does not. Packaging material selections and the amount used has a significant impact on costs and sustainability. Contact us to review your packaging material requirements. We can help you select the best choice for your requirements.
PETE
Grades Available:
Virgin, Recycled (post consumer and industrial), Static Dissipative
*Medical and FDA – approved available.
Attributes:
- Typically clear with good impact resistance. Recyclable.
- Typically used in applications such as Blister Packs, Clamshells, Trays, & Covers.
- Temperature range 10° to 150°F
HDPE, HMWPE
Grades Available:
Virgin, Recycled, UL
*FDA – approved available.
Attributes:
- Excellent chemical resistances. High tensile strength. Recyclable.
- Typically used in applications such as Clamshells, Trays, Totes, Bins, Containers, Pallets, Covers, OEM Enclosures, Guards, Panels.
- Temperature range up to 140°F
PVC
Grades Available:
Virgin, Recycled, Static Dissipative
*Medical and FDA – approved available.
Attributes:
- Good clarity and impact strength. Recyclable.
- Typically used in applications such as Blister Packs, Clamshells, Trays, & Covers.
- Temperature range up to 140°F
KYDEX
Grades Available:
UL, FAR, MVSS, ASTM, and/or BS Fire Ratings
Attributes:
- Alternative to FR ABS
- Recyclable.
- Typically used in applications such as OEM Enclosures, Guards, Covers, & Panels.
- Temperature range up to 160°F
PP
Grades Available:
Virgin, UL & FR
*Medical and FDA – approved available.
Attributes:
- Excellent chemical resistances. High tensile strength. Recyclable.
- Typically used in applications such as Blister Packs, Clamshells, Trays, Covers, OEM Enclosures, Guards, & Panels.
- Temperature range up to 180°F
PS, HIPS
Grades Available:
Virgin, Recycled, Conductive, Static Dissipative, UL & FR
*Medical and FDA – approved available.
Attributes:
- Good impact strength. Recyclable.
- Typically used in applications such as Trays, & Endcaps.
- Temperature range 20° to 170°F
PC
Grades Available:
Virgin, UL & FR
Attributes:
- Optically clear. High Impact Resistance. Recyclable.
- Typically used in applications such as Trays, Totes, Bins, Containers, Covers & Guards.
- Temperature range up to 240°F
ABS
Grades Available:
Virgin, Recycled, Conductive, Static Dissipative, UL & FR
Attributes:
- High Impact and heat resistance. High gloss. Recyclable.
- Typically used in applications such as Covers, Trays, Guards, Hoods, Endcaps & Fascias.
- Temperature range up to 160°F
PETG
Grades Available:
Virgin, Recycled, UL & FR
*Medical and FDA – approved
Attributes:
- Optically clear. Recyclable.
- Typically used in applications such as Trays, Totes, Bins, Containers, Covers & Guards.
- Temperature range -20° to 150°F
PLA
Grades Available:
Virgin
*FDA – approved
Not commonly run by us, but provided as a benchmark against other materials and as a potential option where appropriate.
Attributes:
- Made from annually renewable resources. Compostable. Good visual properties.
- Typically used in applications such as Blister Packs, Clamshells, Trays.
- Temperature range up to 110°F
EVOH
Grades Available
- Virgin and Recycled
- FDA
Attributes
- This resin is commonly used as an oxygen barrier in food packaging.
- Better than other polymers at keeping air out and flavors in
- Highly transparent, weather resistant, oil and solvent resistant, flexible, moldable,
- Recyclable
Most materials are available in a variety of colors, but may have minimums associated. Color matches can be done from a supplied sample or PMS specification.
Note: All information provided is for reference only. Please Contact CJK for specific technical data sheets as required.
Sustainability
Sustainability and eco-consciousness are top-of-mind at CJK. Every process and product we create, we do so with the environment in mind.
Unlike paper, which can only be recycled 2-3 times before it loses fiber strength, polymer packaging can be ground, reintroduced, and reformed indefinitely.
We use recycled grade polymer materials in well over 90% of our FDA and retail packaging products. all processing waste is sorted, ground, and returned to polymer processors that reintroduce 100% back into reusable products.
All of our products and packaging:
