Berry Global has made a significant advancement in packaging hazardous liquids, showcasing its technical and manufacturing prowess. The company has introduced the industry's first 20 and 25-liter containers, containing 35% recycled material, and these containers have received UN Approval for transporting hazardous goods across five of the six model liquids evaluated in the UN assessment.

In addition to the existing UN approval for water, these new containers have been granted approval for wetting solution, acetic acid, white spirit, and N-butyl acetate. This expansion of Berry's Optimum range not only aids companies in achieving their sustainability objectives but also addresses consumer demands for more environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Furthermore, it assists businesses in complying with upcoming legislation that mandates a minimum level of recycled material in packaging.

Incorporating 35% recycled HDPE (rHDPE) into the Optimum containers presented technical challenges, especially in securing UN accreditation. The composition of rHDPE can sometimes lead to inconsistent results during processing. However, UN approval necessitates stable and repeatable processing to ensure the consistent quality and performance of the final containers.

To meet these requirements, Berry sources its rHDPE from controlled sources, with a focus on post-industrial packaging like IBCs, drums, and HDPE canisters. This approach minimizes material variations. Additionally, the containers maintain their lightweight properties, reducing material consumption during production and ensuring ease of handling for end-users.

Rudolph Pfeiffer, General Manager for Berry Global BMS, noted, "We believe these new containers offer one of the highest contents of recycled material with UN approval currently available on the market." He emphasized the company's commitment to providing customers with sustainable packaging solutions for challenging products without compromising quality or performance.

The new Optimum containers are available with standard DIN61 and ASTM63 neck finishes, compatible with various standard and vented closures, and can be specified in different colors. Their design, featuring interlocking top and base, facilitates safe and convenient stacking.

These containers find applications across industries such as chemicals, hazardous goods, agriculture, horticulture, automotive care, and pool care. Berry is also actively working on the development of additional container sizes to further enhance its product offerings.

 

Source:berryglobal.com

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