PACKAGING MATERIALS CAPABILITIES FAQS ABOUT US CONTACT US CAREERS High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) HDPE is used to make many types of packaging. It is most notably used to make packaging bottles for products with a short shelf-life, like milk. Natural HDPE is semi-transparent and has excellent barrier and rigidity properties. As a result of HDPE’s excellent chemical resistance, it is used for packaging many household and industrial chemicals such as detergents and bleach. In thermoforming applications, HDPE is commonly used where durability and/or cushioning are required. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Characteristics Clarity – opaque translucent and often colored Strength – very soft and resilient (zero cracking) Permeable by gas Excellent resistance to chemicals, most solvents, and moisture Ease of processing and forming Long heat cycle High shrinkage Very high yield High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Common Forms Rigid packaging applications: clamshells or trays used as package inserts Bottles for milk, water, juice, cosmetics, shampoo, detergents, and cleaners Bags for groceries and retail purchases Cereal box liners Reusable shipping containers Injection molding applications: extruded pipe and conduit Injection molding applications: plastic wood composites, and wire and cable covering Other Types of Materials High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plastic Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, PETE, RPET, PETG) Plastic Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plastic Polypropylene (PP) Plastic Polystyrene (PS) Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic ABOUT UPPI UPPI is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialized, custom thermoformed plastic packaging. Our business is the design, creation, and production of effective, yet cost-efficient packaging for the retail, medical, electronics, industrial, and food industries. If you would like to learn more about our services, fill out the form, and a member of our team will be in touch. How did you hear about us? Search Engine LinkedIn ThomasNet YouTube Other Want more information on UPPI? CONTACT US TODAY Latest News from UPPI Headquarters UPPI 61 Texaco Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Phone: 800-544-6649 Fax: 717-766-2133 Email: sales@uppi.com Quality at UPPI The Quality Management System at Universal Protective Packaging, Inc. (UPPI) is certified to ISO 9001 International Quality Standard by SAI Global. SAI Global is a leading global management systems Certification Body. UPPI has maintained its ISO 9001 certification since 2002. LEARN ABOUT US REQUEST A QUOTE Copyright 2021 © Universal Protective Packaging, Inc.