Plastics--Perfumes

[cdc02254]

Can anyone tell me why plastics are not used for perfume bottles/dispensers?, plastics are used for atomizers but not bottles.

What are the problems?

 

[Demon3]

That application requires good chemical resistance and good feel. Polymers are used though. An example is ionomer (Surlyn, Iotek).

Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem

http://www.phantomplastics.com

Consultant to the plastics industry

 

[IRstuff]

For the price you pay for an ounce of perfume, people expect heft and appearance, which requires glass.

It's been proven that heft is associated with willingness to valuate at higher cost.

TTFN

FAQ731-376

 

[cdc02254]

Thanks,

I was told that plastics are not used for perfume bottles because it spoils/contaminates the perfume. But as I said atomizers are made of plastic.

How would I get some kind of proof of this, who could I speak to?.

Many thanks

 

[Demon3]

Most plastics will not spoil the perfume but you may need good barrier properties to stop the air (oxygen) from getting inside and ruining the perfume over time. Glass is a better barrier to oxygen than plastic hence an advantage for glass.

Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem

http://www.phantomplastics.com

Consultant to the plastics industry

 

[cdc02254]

Hi Demon3,

I have taken a look at you website

http://www.phantomplastics.com.

Kind Regards
CDC02254

 

[Demon3]

Hello CDC02254,

I hope you enjoyed it. I did the whole thing myself, meaning that it's functional but not amazing. As long as people can find it and get some interesting information then it's a success.

Let me know if you need further help with the perfume bottles. I can put you in contact with some people that can probably help.

Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem

http://www.phantomplastics.com

Consultant to the plastics industry

 

[cdc02254]

Its a good site, very informative.

If you can give me some contact details I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[Demon3]

Hello,

I would recommend that you contact Norner (

http://www.norner.no).

They used to be the R&D center for Borealis (huge polyolefins company) and are now independent. They have people experienced in packaging and plastics. As a starting point ask to speak to Elina Myhre (a personal friend).

Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem

http://www.phantomplastics.com

Consultant to the plastics industry

 

[tom1953]

Chris,
FYI, the link to ThermoShift

http://www.phantomplastics.com/page22.php

isn't working.
tom

 

[Demon3]

Hi Tom,

Many thanks. It's working now. Strangely I had spotted and fixed that three weeks ago. Spooky!

Chris

Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem

http://www.phantomplastics.com

Consultant to the plastics industry