The Basics in Chemical Packaging
Chemical packaging has always been fraught with problems, due to the complexity of chemical solutions. How will they react to being shipped in a specific type of container? How will temperature affect the solutions? How can the environment be protected if an accident occurs? These are all issues custom packaging companies have to be able to address in order to help your chemical company succeed.
While environmental concerns have made plastics a bad word in many business sectors, it is still widely used to transport chemicals. Metal and glass containers are used as well. It is important to know which containers are best for your chemical solutions. Octochem can provide you and your company with custom packaging solutions to meet your needs.
Plastic Packaging Options
Why has plastic remained and widely used material to ship plastics? The most important reasons are listed below:
- Flexible
- Expensive to Manufacture
- More Resilient than Glass
- Tolerates Corrosive Compounds
- Shape and Size of the Ductwork
- Duct Joint Problems
While those are important reasons why custom commercial packaging companies choose it for shipping chemicals there are negative aspects as well.
- Cannot be used for Flammable Chemicals
- Harmful to the Environment
Companies should always keep the environment in mind when shipping chemicals. If there is a spill, what impact will the chemicals have on the surrounding eco-systems? Also, eco-friendly containers should always be considered when making transport decisions.
Glass and Metal Packaging Options
Both types of containers have been used to transport chemicals. While they do have some distinct advantages over plastic containers, there are some shortcomings associated with them as well. The benefits and drawbacks are both listed below:
These are the benefits:
- Glass Provides Excellent Barrier Properties
- Glass Offers Reduction to UV Light
- Metal Can Handle Flammable Chemicals
Glass containers offer an excellent vessel to transport chemicals. There is no worry about seepage or leaks. When glass is tinted brown, it reduces the amount of UV light filtering through. This is important because some chemicals can be affected by UV light, rendering them less effective. Metal containers are often chosen for their ability to transport flammable chemicals safely.
These are the negatives:
- Glass is Brittle
- Metal Containers More Difficult to Ship
The obvious negative associated with glass containers is they are brittle. They can break and are less forgiving than plastic containers. Metal containers typically require specialized equipment to transport them which can complicate shipping materials.
In Conclusion
At Octochem, we are constantly trying different types of shipping containers to determine which are the best available. We offer custom sample packaging solutions so companies can send out their chemical solutions to customers on a trial basis. This helps to improve product exposure and branding. With our expert custom packaging services, your company can continue to grow. While plastic containers offer many benefits, why not reach out to us to find out if they will meet your needs? We are Octochem. We want to partner with you and provide your custom packaging services. Reach out today.
