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www.wheaton.comPETE HDPE V LDPE
PP
PS
OTHER
> 34
Plastic Bottles
Resin Identification Codes
WHEATON follows the Society of Plastics Industry guidelines for marking plastic
containers with the appropriate resin identification code numbers as shown
below.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Flexible but more rigid than LDPE. Natural color is milky
white, semi-translucent depending on density. Good impact
strength and stress crack resistance. Good chemical
resistance. Good vapor barrier but poor gas barrier.
Sterilizable via ethylene oxide (EtO) or gamma radiation.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Very flexible, natural milky color, translucent with high
impact strength. Excellent for mild and strong buffers, good
chemical resistance. Good water vapor and alcohol barrier
properties. Poor gas barrier, sterilizable with EtO or gamma
radiation. Good stress crack and impact resistance.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Semi-rigid to rigid depending on wall thickness. Natural
color - clear and transparent. Good alcohol and solvent
barrier; good gas and fair moisture barrier. Good to fair
chemical barrier; not good for strong acids or bases.
Good moldability. Sterilizable through EtO and gamma
radiation. Good stress crack and impact resistance at room
temperature and above.
Polypropylene (PP)
Rigid, solid, durable in container or cap forms. Opaque,
natural grayish yellow in natural form. Excellent stress crack
and impact resistance. Excellent moisture barrier, good
oil and alcohol barrier, poor gas barrier properties. Good
chemical resistance. Sterilizable with EtO or autoclaving.
Polystyrene (PS)
PS is a transparent, rigid and glasslike polymer. Good
resistance to inorganic chemicals. Light and heat stable,
biologically inert and non-toxic. Poor impact and stress
crack resistance, poor barrier properties. EtO or gamma
sterilizable.
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Plastic Resins
PETG Media Bottles
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Available in range from 30mL to 2L
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Square or octagonal footprint for efficient use of storage space
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Excellent gas barrier properties, ensuring pH stability
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Leak Resistent
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Sterile, tamper-resistant seal ensures product integrity prior to use
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Comprised of resins that are free of animal-derived components
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Suitable for transport and storage
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Recommended temperature range +70°C to -40°C
with PETG Tamper Evident Cap
WPBGC2000S
WPBGC1000S
WPBGC0500S
WPBGC0250S
WPBGC0125S
WPBGC0060S
WPBGC0030S
with PETG Standard Cap
WPBGC2000SB
WPBGC1000SB
— WPBGC0250SB
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Size / Volume
2000mL
1000mL
500mL
250mL
125mL
60mL
30mL
Closure Size
53B
38-430
38-430
38-430
38-430
24-415
20-415
Units / Pack
6
12
12
24
24
24
24