{"id":2972,"date":"2019-03-04T09:21:38","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T09:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filtext.com\/blog\/materials-for-packaging-advantages-and-disadvantages"},"modified":"2019-03-04T13:46:05","modified_gmt":"2019-03-04T13:46:05","slug":"materials-for-packaging-advantages-and-disadvantages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filtext.com\/en\/blog\/materials-for-packaging-advantages-and-disadvantages","title":{"rendered":"Materials for packaging: advantages and disadvantages"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What materials for the packaging of products are the most used?<\/p>\n<\/div>

The materials for packaging of most used products are: glass, cardboard, aluminum and plastic. Next, we will give a brief review of all the advantages and disadvantages of these materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Glass<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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    One of the main advantages of glass is that it is harmless. It is a material that guarantees that the consumption of the product in question does not entail any harm to our health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    It provides great visibility towards your interior. With it, we can make a very clear idea of what is inside the container.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    It is a moldable packaging material and, therefore, many ways can be done when using it as a container.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    Finally, it is recyclable and can be reused without problems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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    Disadvantages<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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      It is a fragile material. It can break with the blows.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      It is heavier than the other materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      Its cost of production and manufacturing is very high.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\"<\/span>

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      It is mainly used to package jams, juices or liquids, baby foods and perfumes.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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        It is a recyclable material.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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        It is a very economical material. It is usually used in all packaging processes (primary, secondary, tertiary).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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        It is very light and that will facilitate transportation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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          It is a little resistant material.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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          In the case of food, another material is needed to keep it inside.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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          Its main use is for packaging of the industrial process.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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          Aluminum<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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            If the products have been treated with sulfites, aluminum is the material they need. It will not blacken them or harm them in any case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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            It is opaque and impervious to gases and vapors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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            It’s pretty light.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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              It is a very expensive material.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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              It does not support corrosive materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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              It is very fragile to the blows and that can hinder its transport.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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              It is used to pack liquids, food, chemicals …<\/p>\n<\/div>

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                It can be manufactured by adapting a multitude of different forms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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                It is very resistant and difficult to break.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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                It is used for a large number of products of all kinds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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                Disadvantages<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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                  They absorb odors and flavors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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                  With extreme heat, it can melt or deform.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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                  It is not a biodegradable material and its environmental impact is high.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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                  With this we finish our analysis of the main advantages and disadvantages of the materials used during the industrial packaging process.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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