{"id":8809,"date":"2025-05-20T12:13:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T09:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/?page_id=8809"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:55:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:55:44","slug":"industries-rigid-plastic-packaging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/industries-rigid-plastic-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Rigid Plastic Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rigid plastic packaging\u2014such as bottles, containers, caps, trays, and tubs\u2014plays a central role in sectors like food, beverages, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. Materials like PET, HDPE, PP, and PS must deliver on durability, shelf appeal, and protective function. These plastics need to maintain shape under pressure, resist stress cracking, and work seamlessly with automated filling and sealing equipment.<\/p>\n

Beyond performance, there\u2019s increasing pressure to integrate recycled content and meet sustainability goals\u2014without compromising quality. That\u2019s why understanding a material\u2019s stress points, temperature behavior, and chemical resistance is crucial.<\/p>\n

At Pack-Lab, we assist rigid plastic packaging manufacturers<\/strong> by evaluating the final properties<\/strong> of their materials and ensuring compliance with food and cosmetics safety requirements<\/strong>. Our lab tests physical, mechanical, and barrier attributes to confirm packaging meets the needs of both the supply chain and final consumers. Whether addressing performance concerns or developing new packaging, our expertise ensures your materials hold up\u2014technically and legally.<\/p>\n

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Trays, Bottles, Plastic Parts<\/h3>\n

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Chemical Analyses<\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

Overall migration<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    \n
  • Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in aqueous simulants A, B, C, D1, according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
    \n
  • Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in simulant D2, according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
    \n
  • Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in simulant E (Tenax), according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Specific <\/em>migration<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n
      \n
    • Specific migration\u00a0of elements\/metals (Annex II, 10\/2011\/EC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n
      \n
    • Specific migration\u00a0of primary aromatic amines\u00a0(PAA),\u00a0(Annex II, 10\/2011\/EC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n
      \n
    • Specific migration of substances of (EC) 10\/2011<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n
      \n
    • Specific migration\u00a0of mineral oils\u00a0(MOSH\/MOAH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n
      \n
    • Specific migration\u00a0of bisphenol A\u00a0(BPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n
      \n
    • Specific migration of phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DINP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n
      \n
    • Specific migration\u00a0and toxicological assessment of Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS assessment) with GC-MS\/FID, LC-QToF-MS, Headspace GC\/MS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Content Analysis<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      \n
        \n
      • Content of substances included in legislation 1907\/2006 (REACH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \n
        \n
      • Heavy metals content\u00a0for compliance with directive 62\/1994\/EC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \n
        \n
      • Content analysis of PFAS, PFOA, PFOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \n
        \n
      • Sensory testing (odor, taste)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

         <\/p>\n

        Microbiological & Sensory Testing<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
        \n
          \n
        • Microbiological analysis by swab technique (Total count, moulds, yeasts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        \n
          \n
        • Volatile substances content (Solvent retention)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_single_image image=”9025″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_single_image image=”9037″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_single_image image=”9033″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]

          Technical Analyses<\/h4>\n

           <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          \n
            \n
          • Tensile strength and elongation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		\u00a0ISO 527-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Impact resistance (Charpy and Izod)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		ISO 179
          \nISO 180
          \nDIN 53435<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Bending resistance<\/td>\nISO 178<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Compression resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		ISO 604<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Puncture resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		ISO 6603-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Permeability, oxygen transmission rate (O.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		ASTM D3985
          \nASTM F1927
          \nISO 53380-3
          \nISO 15105-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Permeability, water vapor transmission rate (W.V.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		ASTM F1249
          \nASTM E96
          \nISO 15106-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Permeability, carbon dioxide (C.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		ASTM F2476
          \nASTM D 1434<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Permeability, Nitrogen (N.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		GB\/T1038-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Thermal characterization (DSC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		ISO 11357<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Polymer characterization by FTIR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
          		FTIR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_single_image image=”9035″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_single_image image=”9027″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_single_image image=”9031″ img_size=”150×150″ alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

          Printed Rigid Plastics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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          Technical Analyses<\/h4>\n

           <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
          \n
            \n
          • Resistance of inks to mechanical stretching (Scratch, adhesion, scuff, wrinkle)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \n
            \n
          • Resistance of inks against other substances (Water, oil, alcohol, acid, detergents)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

            Rigid plastic packaging\u2014such as bottles, containers, caps, trays, and tubs\u2014plays a central role in sectors like food, beverages, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. Materials like PET, HDPE, PP, and PS must deliver on durability, shelf appeal, and protective function. These plastics need to maintain shape under pressure, resist stress cracking, and work seamlessly with automated filling and sealing equipment.<\/p>\n

            Beyond performance, there\u2019s increasing pressure to integrate recycled content and meet sustainability goals\u2014without compromising quality. That\u2019s why understanding a material\u2019s stress points, temperature behavior, and chemical resistance is crucial.<\/p>\n

            At Pack-Lab, we assist rigid plastic packaging manufacturers<\/strong> by evaluating the final properties<\/strong> of their materials and ensuring compliance with food and cosmetics safety requirements<\/strong>. Our lab tests physical, mechanical, and barrier attributes to confirm packaging meets the needs of both the supply chain and final consumers. Whether addressing performance concerns or developing new packaging, our expertise ensures your materials hold up\u2014technically and legally.<\/p>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

            Trays, Bottles, Plastic Parts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

            Chemical Analyses<\/h4>\n

             <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            \n

            Overall Migration<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n
              \n
            • Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in aqueous simulants A, B, C, D1, according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in simulant D2, according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in simulant E (Tenax), according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n

            Specific Migration<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n
              \n
            • Specific migration\u00a0of elements\/metals (Annex II, 10\/2011\/EC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Specific migration\u00a0of primary aromatic amines\u00a0(PAA),\u00a0(Annex II, 10\/2011\/EC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Specific migration of substances of (EC) 10\/2011<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Specific migration\u00a0of mineral oils\u00a0(MOSH\/MOAH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Specific migration\u00a0of bisphenol A\u00a0(BPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Specific migration of phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DINP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Specific migration\u00a0and toxicological assessment of Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS assessment) with GC-MS\/FID, LC-QToF-MS, Headspace GC\/MS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n

            Content Analysis<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n
              \n
            • Content of substances included in legislation 1907\/2006 (REACH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Heavy metals content\u00a0for compliance with directive 62\/1994\/EC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Content analysis of PFAS, PFOA, PFOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Sensory testing (odor, taste)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n

            Microbiological & Sensory Testing<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

            		\n
              \n
            • Microbiological analysis by swab technique (Total count, moulds, yeasts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            \n
              \n
            • Volatile substances content (Solvent retention)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”9033″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” css=””][vc_single_image image=”9037″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1747225147966{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”9029″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_single_image image=”9031″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” css=””][vc_single_image image=”9027″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1747225216464{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”9035″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

              Technical Analyses<\/h4>\n

               <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              \n
                \n
              • Tensile strength and elongation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		\u00a0ISO 527-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Impact resistance (Charpy and Izod)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		ISO 179
              \nISO 180
              \nDIN 53435<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Bending resistance<\/td>\nISO 178<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Compression resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		ISO 604<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Puncture resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		ISO 6603-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Permeability, oxygen transmission rate (O.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		ASTM D3985
              \nASTM F1927
              \nISO 53380-3
              \nISO 15105-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Permeability, water vapor transmission rate (W.V.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		ASTM F1249
              \nASTM E96
              \nISO 15106-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Permeability, carbon dioxide (C.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		ASTM F2476
              \nASTM D 1434<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Permeability, Nitrogen (N.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		GB\/T1038-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Thermal characterization (DSC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		ISO 11357<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Polymer characterization by FTIR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
              		FTIR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

              Printed Rigid Plastics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

              Technical Analyses<\/h4>\n

               <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
              \n
                \n
              • Resistance of inks to mechanical stretching (Scratch, adhesion, scuff, wrinkle)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \n
                \n
              • Resistance of inks against other substances (Water, oil, alcohol, acid, detergents)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                [vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_column_text css=””] Rigid plastic packaging\u2014such as bottles, containers, caps, trays, and tubs\u2014plays a central role in sectors like food, beverages, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. Materials like PET, HDPE, PP, and PS must deliver on durability, shelf appeal, and protective function. These plastics need to maintain shape under pressure, resist stress cracking, and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8809","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8809"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9239,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8809\/revisions\/9239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}