Product Information
F-Style bottles are available with both straight and slant handles and are commonly manufactured in HDPE resin, but can be manufactured in PVC resin as well. They can also be manufactured in lighter gram weights or with a combination of HDPE and PCR resins to meet one of the compliance options for the California Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC) Program. They feature multiple neck finish options and carton pack configurations. Standard colors include Natural and White but custom colors are also available. Some applications may also require a view stripe or graduations which can also be an option.
The majority of resins and colorants used for manufacturing F-Style bottles meet FDA requirements for food contact. Straight handle F-Style bottles and slant handle F-Style bottles can be enhanced through the use of decoration, labels, and surface treatments.
Various closure options for F-Style bottles include CT, CRC, and Tamper Evident styles (please click on the link to Caps/Closures under Enhancements below).
The F-Style bottle is ideal for a wide variety of uses and industries such as:
- Agricultural
- Automotive
- Construction
- Environmental
- Home & Garden
- Household Chemicals
- Industrial Chemicals
- Janitorial/Sanitation
- Petroleum & Oil
- Pharmaceutical
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Product Details
| Sizes | 4 oz – 2.5 gallon |
|---|---|
| Materials | HDPE, PVC, PET (The majority of resins used meet the requirements of the FDA for food contact) |
| Neck Finishes | 24 mm – 110 mm |
| Colors | Natural, White, Clear (Custom Colors Available) |
| Enhancements | Packaging Compliance | Hard-To-Hold |
|---|---|---|
| Decoration & Labels Surface Treatments Carton Configurations View-stripe & Graduations Caps, Closures, Pumps, & Sprays |
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Frequently Asked Questions
F-Style Bottles are widely used for industrial and household chemicals, such as detergents and cleaners.
Their handle design and shape make them easy to carry and pour, even for larger volumes.
F-Style Bottles are typically made from HDPE, which offers high chemical resistance.
Some food-grade versions are available, but standard F-Style Bottles are generally designed for industrial use.
Yes, many F-Style Bottles offer tamper-evident closure options to ensure product integrity.
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