Plastic Bottles
PP Bottles
PP cosmetic bottles combine heat and chemical resistance with mono-material recyclability, making them the default choice for travel sizes, treatment formats, professional products and refillable systems.
- 15 ml
- 20 ml
- 30 ml
- 50 ml
- 60 ml
- 100 ml
At a glance
- Best for
- Travel-size and trial-size packs · Treatment and professional formats · Refill systems and refill pods
- Formula fit
- Treatment serums and essences · AHA / BHA exfoliating toners · Alcohol-based scalp and hair tonic
- Materials
- PP (virgin and PCR) · PP + PE two-shot constructions · TPE for soft-touch grips
- Decoration
- Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample) · Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces
What are pp bottles?
Polypropylene has the widest compatibility window of the common cosmetic plastics: it resists most acids, alcohols and oils, tolerates hot filling and steam sterilisation, and can be moulded with a living hinge for flip-top parts.
A PP bottle with a PP pump or cap is also a mono-material construction, which simplifies recycling sorting and is commonly specified by brands working on PPWR-aligned packaging decisions.
Typical specification range
Values below are the ranges we quote most often. Confirm against your formula viscosity, fill weight and destination market before freezing a specification.
| Parameter | Options we quote |
|---|---|
| Capacities | 15 ml, 20 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 60 ml, 100 ml, 120 ml, 150 ml, 200 ml, 250 ml, 300 ml, 500 ml |
| Materials | PP (virgin and PCR), PP + PE two-shot constructions, TPE for soft-touch grips |
| Closures / dispensing | Disc-top cap 24/410, Flip-top cap, Treatment pump, Lotion pump, Fine-mist sprayer, Dropper insert |
| Customisation | Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample), Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces, UV digital printing (short runs, multi-SKU artwork), Hot stamping for logos and metallic accents, Frosted, soft-touch, spray-coated or metallic finishing, Wrap label, front-and-back label or shrink sleeve, PCR or mono-material construction options |
| MOQ | 1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds. |
| Sampling time | Stock samples in 5–10 working days; custom colour and decorated samples in 10–20 working days. |
| Production lead time | 15–30 working days after sample approval, depending on quantity, decoration and assembly complexity. |
Product features
Widest formula compatibility
PP handles acidic, alcoholic and oily formulas that would stress-crack PET, and it supports hot filling where the process requires it.
Mono-material recyclable design
Bottle, pump and overcap in PP create one polymer stream, which is the simplest structure to qualify as recyclable in most collection systems.
Thin, controlled walls
Injection moulding allows precise wall control on small bottles, so a 15 ml treatment bottle still feels solid and dispenses cleanly.
Who it is suitable for
- Travel-size and trial-size packs
- Treatment and professional formats
- Refill systems and refill pods
- Brands prioritising recyclability
- Hot-filled products
Suitable formulas and products
- Treatment serums and essences
- AHA / BHA exfoliating toners
- Alcohol-based scalp and hair tonic
- Sunscreen fluid
- Micellar water
- Hot-filled lotions
Customisation options
PP Bottles can be delivered as a stock-mould pack with your colour and decoration, or developed into a proprietary format. Decoration is specified against the final surface finish so print adhesion and colour hold in use.
- Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample)
- Screen printing, up to 6 colours on cylindrical surfaces
- UV digital printing (short runs, multi-SKU artwork)
- Hot stamping for logos and metallic accents
- Frosted, soft-touch, spray-coated or metallic finishing
- Wrap label, front-and-back label or shrink sleeve
- PCR or mono-material construction options
How these are manufactured
Parts are moulded by injection, injection blow or extrusion blow moulding depending on the format and material, then assembled, decorated and inspected in lots. Moulding parameters are recorded per mould so repeat orders match the approved sample. Read the manufacturing process.
Quality control
Dimension and weight checks, closure torque, leak and dose testing where relevant, colour verification (ΔE ≤ 1.5 opaque parts) and AQL 1.0/2.5 final inspection. Lot records are supplied with the shipping documents. See the inspection checklist.
Materials for this range
- PP — material guide
- PCR plastic — material guide
- PE — material guide
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions buyers ask most about pp bottles. Send any specific question through the contact form and a packaging engineer will reply in writing.
Is PP better than PET for skincare packaging?
PP is more chemically resistant and more heat-tolerant and is easier to recycle as a mono-material; PET is clearer and typically cheaper in large sizes. For clear retail bottles we recommend PET; for treatment, travel, refill and hot-filled formats we recommend PP.
Are PP bottles recyclable?
PP is recyclable where PP collection streams exist, and PP bottles with PP closures form a mono-material pack. Actual recyclability depends on the collection infrastructure in your market and on decoration choices such as full-body sleeves that can interfere with sorting.
Can PP bottles be frosted or soft-touch finished?
Yes. PP accepts spray coating, soft-touch and rubberised finishes, and can be moulded with a frosted or matte texture directly in the mould.
What MOQ applies to PP bottles?
1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds.
What is the MOQ for pp bottles?
1,000 pcs per design for stock moulds; 3,000 pcs for decorated orders; 10,000 pcs per size for custom moulds.
Can I customise the colour?
Yes. Colour is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical sample and verified on production-resin parts. Custom colour matching (Pantone or approved physical sample) is the standard route, and we supply samples for approval before the run.
Can you print or emboss my logo?
Yes — printing, hot stamping, coating, labelling and custom closures are all available for pp bottles. Choose the method with your surface finish in mind: gloss print or foil works best on matte and soft-touch surfaces.
Can I request samples?
Stock samples in 5–10 working days; custom colour and decorated samples in 10–20 working days. Stock samples are supplied free (up to five pieces per SKU, courier at your cost); custom colour and decorated samples are quoted per project, typically USD 120–450.
Can you develop a custom mould?
Yes. Custom tooling is quoted as a separate line item with the cavity plan stated, usually from around 10,000 pcs per size and 25–40 calendar days from drawing approval to first-article inspection.
What is the production lead time?
15–30 working days after sample approval, depending on quantity, decoration and assembly complexity.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship pp bottles to the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and Latin America, quoting FOB, CIF, DDP and air freight.
Which materials are available?
PP (virgin and PCR), PP + PE two-shot constructions, TPE for soft-touch grips. Selection is driven by formula compatibility, clarity requirements, decoration and any recycled-content target.
Still have a question? Talk to a packaging expert.
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Quotes and samples for pp bottles
Send the capacity, quantity, colour reference and decoration you need. We reply with MOQ, unit price band, sampling time and lead time — and we will tell you if a different format suits your formula better. Stock mould formats from 1,000 pcs per design; decorated orders typically from 3,000 pcs; custom moulds usually from 10,000 pcs per size.
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