PET (polyethylene terephthalate) — 120°F
PS (polystyrene) — 150°F
HDPE (high density polyethylene) — 145°F
LDPE (low density polyethylene) — 120°F
PP (polypropylene) — 165°F
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) — 140°F
NOTE: The information above is intended to provide a relative comparison of plastic resin hot fill temperatures and should only be used as a guide during the selection process. Individual plastic bottle resins may have hot fill temperatures that vary from those above. It is the buyer's responsibility to decide whether a given bottle is suitable for their hot fill process. Chemical and temperature compatibility testing is, and will always be, the final determining factor in the bottle selection process.
Title: What are the hot fill temperatures for the plastic bottles?
Description: This is a list of different bottle and jar materials and the maximum temperature that they can be filled at.
Published: 10/19/2007
Last Edited: 1/23/2023
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