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MATERIALS
Packaging performance depends on design and function. For design, our engineers will help you to design
the optimal package for your application. For functionality, the right material choice is critical. Each
application has an optimal material choice. Our engineers will work with you to choose the right material
from traditional plastic polymers to new eco-friendly alternatives such as FDA PCR-APET (post consumer
recycled – APET).

The table below is a general overview of plastic material applications. For more detailed information please
contact us at Easypak LLC.

Materials Table

Typical Use
CPET APET APET/EVOH/PE PP HDPE PP-EVOH-PE

Ready meals    
Fresh meat    
Cold foods    
Frozen foods 

Typical Industrial Process

CPET APET APET/EVOH/PE PP HDPE PP-EVOH-PE

Cold ll      
Hot ll (>150 F)    
Retort sterilization    
HPP      

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CPET APET APET/EVOH/PE PP HDPE PP-EVOH-PE

MAP     
Flash freeze  

Typical Storage by Consumer

CPET APET APET/EVOH/PE PP HDPE PP-EVOH-PE

Frozen foods     
Cold      
Medium-life    
Long-life  

Typical Preparation by Consumer

CPET APET APET/EVOH/PE PP HDPE PP-EVOH-PE

Cold      
Microwave    
Oven 

Material Properties

CPET: crystalized polyethylene terephthalate

APET: amorphous polyethylene terephthalate

PP: polypropylene

HDPE: high-density polyethylene

PP-EVOH-PE: barrier structure PP/barrier/polyethylene

PE: low-density polyethylene

APET-EVOH-PE: barrier structure APET/barrier/polyethylene

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Retort Sterilization: high temperature sterilization

HPP: high-pressure pasteurization (87000 psi)

MAP: modi ed atmosphere packaging

Flash Freeze: freezing to very low temperatures very fast

Impact
Resistance Barrier Strength & Recycling
Polymer & Barrier Optical to Most to Shatter Tensil Material
Structures Clarity Solvents Oxygen Resistance Strength Sti ness Number

APET High High Medium High Medium Medium 1

CPET None High Medium High High High 1

PP Ok High Low Medium Medium Medium 5

HDPE Low High Low High High High 2

APET/EVOH/PE Ok High High High Medium Medium 7

PP/EVOH/PE Ok High High Medium High Medium 7

Disclaimer: All information is for reference only. Contact Easypak with actual product requirements. The
American Chemistry Council (ACC) and Easypak LLC makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the
accuracy or completeness of the information provided herein including but not limited to implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ACC shall not be responsible for any direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages, damages from loss of use or profits, or cost of procurement
of substitute goods or services, in contract, tort or otherwise arising out of or in connection with the
information contained herein.

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