ISO 13106:2014

Plastics — Blow-moulded polypropylene containers for packaging of liquid foodstuffs

ISO 13106:2014 provides the requirements for polypropylene resins intended for use in blow-moulded, round containers with capacities up to, and including two litres intended for the packaging of liquids for human consumption. ISO 13106:2014 also provides tolerances on mass, dimensions, methods of sampling, testing, and performance requirements.

Plastiques — Récipients en polypropylène moulés par soufflage pour l'emballage de denrées alimentaires liquides

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-May-2014
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• ICS: 83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 61/SC 11 - Products
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 61/SC 11 - Products
• Current Stage: 9020 - International Standard under periodical review
• Start Date: 15-Jul-2024
• Completion Date: 15-Jul-2024

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13106
First edition
2014-05-15
Plastics — Blow-moulded
polypropylene containers for
packaging of liquid foodstuffs
Plastiques — Récipients en polypropylène moulés par soufflage pour
l’emballage de denrées alimentaires liquides
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ISO 2014
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Raw material . 3
5 Container capacity . 4
6 Container mass . 4
7 Tolerance on dimensions . 4
7.1 General . 4
7.2 Wall thickness . 4
7.3 Overall height (OH) . 4
7.4 Diameter (D) . 4
7.5 Neck height (H) . 4
7.6 External neck diameter (E) . 5
7.7 Internal neck diameter (I) . 5
7.8 Thread diameter (T) . 5
7.9 Neck ovality. 5
8 Performance requirements . 5
8.1 General . 5
8.2 Closure leakage test . 5
8.3 Drop impact resistance test . 5
8.4 Stack load test . 5
8.5 Leakage test . 5
8.6 Ink adhesion test . 6
8.7 Compatibility test . 6
9 Statutory marking . 6
10 Sampling and criterion for conformity . 6
10.1 Sampling criterion . 6
10.2 Number of tests and criteria for conformity . 6
Annex A (normative) Container and neck finish descriptions . 8
Annex B (normative) Determination of brimful capacity . 9
Annex C (normative) Measurement of container wall thickness .10
Annex D (normative) Measurement of container overall height .11
Annex E (normative) Measurement of diameter for round container .12
Annex F (normative) Measurement of neck height .13
Annex G (normative) Measurement of neck and thread diameters and neck ovality .14
Annex H (normative) Drop impact resistance test .15
Annex I (normative) Stack load test .16
Annex J (normative) Leakage test.17
Annex K (normative) Ink adhesion test for printed containers .18
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 13106:2014(E)
Plastics — Blow-moulded polypropylene containers for
packaging of liquid foodstuffs
WARNING — This International Standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this International Standard to
establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1 Scope
This International Standard provides the requirements of polypropylene resins intended for use in blow-
moulded, round containers with capacities up to, and including two litres intended for the packaging
of liquids for human consumption. This International Standard also provides tolerances on mass,
dimensions, methods of sampling, testing, and performance requirements.
NOTE It is not to be implied that polypropylene resins are the only polymers suitable for these applications,
as many other polymers, including PE-HD, PET, etc. are also suitable.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 472:2013, Plastics — Vocabulary
ISO 291:2008, Plastics — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
ISO 1873-1, Plastics — Polypropylene (PP) moulding and extrusion materials — Part 1: Designation system
and basis for specifications
ISO 1873-2, Plastics — Polypropylene (PP) moulding and extrusion materials — Part 2: Preparation of test
specimens and determination of properties
ISO 15270, Plastics — Guidelines for the recovery and recycling of plastics waste
ISO 2859-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by
acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions of terms apply.
NOTE For detailed definitions of terms found in this International Standard, refer to ISO 472. Neck height
(H) for containers produced using ISBM technology is the perpendicular distance from highest point of the neck
face to bottom plane of the support ledge. The brimful capacity can also be measured using special volume testing
equipment (Annex B). For bottles and lipped containers, nominal capacity is approximately 90 % of the brimful
capacity.
3.1
extrusion blow-moulded container
container formed from an extruded parison of heat-softened thermoplastic, blow-moulded by the
application of air pressure which forces it against the inside walls of a blow mould
3.2
injection blow-moulded container
container formed from an injection-moulded parison that is transferred, while hot, to a blow-mould to
form the container
3.3
injection stretch blow-moulded container
container formed from an injection-moulded parison or reheated pre-form that is stretched prior to
blow-moulding to impart bi-axial orientation
3.4
container body
principal part of a container, usually the largest piece containing the sides
Note 1 to entry: In bottles, the body is the main portion of the bottle without the neck.
3.5
shoulder
sloped area of a container between the neck area and the body of the container
3.6
neck
part of a container where shoulder cross-section area decreases to form the finish
3.7
neck finish
plastic forming the opening of a container and shaped to accommodate a specific closure
Note 1 to entry: Neck finish is a threaded, ribbed, or plain part of the container including sealing surface to
accommodate a threaded or press fit closure, lug, and cap, heat sealing gasket or liner and the tamper evidence
features.
3.8
seal surface
lip portion of the neck finish that makes c
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Plastics — Blow-moulded polypropylene containers for
packaging of liquid foodstuffs
Plastiques — Récipients en polypropylène moulés par soufflage pour l'emballage de denrées alimentaires
liquides
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Contents Page
Foreword . iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Capacity . 2
5 Container mass – tare weight . 3
6 Raw material . 3
7 Tolerance on dimensions . 3
7.1 Wall thickness . 3
7.2 Neck bore . 3
7.3 Neck ovality . 4
8 Requirement . 4
8.1 Closure leakage test . 4
8.2 Drop impact strength (2 sets of containers) . 4
8.3 Stack load lest (performed on 4 containers) . 4
8.4 Hydrostatic pressure test . 4
8.5 Chemical Resistance . 4
8.6 Effectiveness of surface treatment and Ink Adhesion . 4
8.7 Food compatibility . 4
9 Marking . 4
9.1 Statutory marking . 4
9.2 Recycling . 5
10 Sampling & criterion for conformity . 5
10.1 Lot . 5
10.2 No of tests & criteria for conformity . 5
Annex A (normative) NECK HEIGHT DETERMINATION . 6
Annex B (normative) NECK FINISH DIMENSIONS . 7
Bibliography . 9

ISO/DIS 13106
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 13106 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 11, Products.
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Introduction
The packaging of liquid foods has traditionally used glass or metal containers.  Plastics packaging, especially
using blow-molded containers has proven to be an effective substitute offering many advantages including
alternative manufacturing options, lower weights, design flexibility, and packaging aesthetics.
In addition to these benefits, polypropylene blow-molded containers offer the advantages of being able to be
hot-filled and, in some cases autoclaved for sterilization of the contents. Polypropylene containers can also
be manufactured as co-extruded structures allowing the inclusion of barrier layers to improve shelf-life or to
incorporate layers composed of recycled polypropylene.
When properly specified and formulated, polypropylene is compliant to food contact requirements e.g., FDA,
is highly resistant to many chemicals, exhibits very high stress crack resistance, and has the necessary
balance of mechanical properties to meet the requirements for handling, storage, and transportation

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Plastics — Blow-moulded polypropylene containers for
packaging of liquid foodstuffs
1 Scope
This International standard prescribes the requirements for polypropylene resins intended to be used in the
manufacture of blow-molded containers for use in liquid-food packaging. The standard also provides general
guidance and recommendations regarding tolerances and sampling and information addressing environmental
aspects and proper recovery and recycling practices.
Although applicable, this standard does not address other applications for blow-molded polypropylene
containers. These must often meet specific requirements which will need to be addressed for these
applications.
NOTE: It is not to be implied that polypropylene is the only polymer suitable for these applications as many
other polymers i.e. PP-HD, PET, etc. are also suitable.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1873-1, Plastics - Polypropylene (pp) molding and extrusion materials - part 1: designation system and
basis for specifications
ISO 1873-2, Plastics - Polypropylene (PP) moulding and extrusion materials - Part 2: Preparation of test
specimens and determination of properties
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply
3.1
extrusion blow molded container
a container formed from an extruded parison of heat softened thermoplastic, blow molded by the application of
air pressure which forces it against the inside walls of a blow mould
3.2
injection blow molded container
a container formed from an injection-molded parison that is transferred, while hot, to a blow-mold to form the
container
3.3
stretch blow molded container
a container formed from an injection-molded parison or reheated pre-form that is stretched prior to blow-
molding to impart bi-axial orientation
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3.4
neck face
the upper most surface of the container neck
3.5
container height to neck face
the height of the highest point of the neck face of the finished empty container
3.6
container overall height
the height of the finished empty container at its highest point with closure & fitment
3.7
container diameter
the external diameter of the finished empty container at a specified height, expressed as the mean of the two
perpendicular diameters, or as the circumference multiplied by 0,318 at the same specified height
3.8
neck height (h)
the perpendicular distance from the highest point of the plane including the neck face to the nearest point of
the finished container’s shoulder. (Reference Annex “A”)
3.9 neck finishes
3.9.1
neck diameter (E)
the external diameter of the neck, excluding thread and/or prominences, measured as the mean. (Reference
Annex “B”)
3.9.2
thread diameter (T)
the external diameter of the neck thread measured as the mean of two perpendicular diameters avoiding the
part line. (Reference Annex “B”)
3.9.3
neck bore (I)
the diameter of the inner periphery of the neck at a specified depth. (Reference Annex “B”)
3.10
neck ovality
the difference between the maximum and the minimum neck diameters
3.11
nominal capacity
the volume of the liquid the container is intended to hold at ambient temperatures of 23 ± 1 °C or 27 ± 2 °C as
specified
4 Capacity
The nominal capacities for stock containers as per retail trade for liquid food products, together with the
corresponding minimum brimful capacities are given in Table 1.
Table 1 — The nominal capacities for stock containers
Sl No Nominal Capacity (ml) Minimum Brimful Capacity (ml)
1 50 67
2 60 92
3 100 108
4 125 129
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5 150 157
6 180 187
7 200 212
8 250 260/285
9 500 525
10 750 836
11 1 000 1 035
5 Container mass – tare weight
The container mass or tare weight shall be as agreed between the purchaser and the vendor. The tolerance
on the mass of the container shall be as specified in Table 2.
Table 2 — The tolerance on the mass of the container
Sl No Mass o
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