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Consumer · Consumer Goods & Houseware

Polymer sourcing for kitchenware and food storage

Reusable food containers, mixing bowls, measuring jugs, and chopping boards. Food contact compliance and dishwasher resistance are non-negotiable.

Recommended polymers

Polypropylene
PP
Versatile commodity polyolefin. Highest European production volume after PE. Homopolymer, random and impact copolymer grades cover injection, extrusion, fiber, film.
High-Density Polyethylene
HDPE
Linear polyethylene with density above 0.941 g/cm³. Used for blow-molded bottles, pressure pipes, and rigid containers.

Key requirements

  • EU 10/2011 food-contact compliance with grade-specific Declaration of Compliance
  • Dishwasher cycle resistance to 90 °C with no warpage
  • Microwave compatibility for PP grades; opaque only for HDPE
  • Optical clarity for clear food storage (clarified random copolymer PP)

Procurement notes

Clarified random copolymer PP — typically nucleated with Milliken Millad NX8000 or equivalent — dominates clear food storage. Specific grades like Borealis BH345MO or LyondellBasell Hostalen ACP are widely qualified at major converters. HDPE blow grade covers opaque containers and lids. Microwave-safe claims need PP exclusively (HDPE deforms at 130 °C). Major retail brands (Tupperware, IKEA 365+, Sistema) work direct with producers; private-label OEMs source through compounders.

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