BOPP
- Service range
- −20 to +93 °C
- Notes
- Handles refrigeration; not for hot-fill above ~80 °C
Data reference
Reference · Nº 05
Label film service temperature ranges
Label films differ widely in heat tolerance: BOPP runs −20 to +93 °C (not for hot-fill above ~80 °C), PET −40 to +150 °C (the durable workhorse), PVC vinyl −20 to 90 °C, and metallized film −70 to 150 °C including hot-fill at 85–95 °C. For a bottle that gets hot, reach for PET or metallized, not BOPP.
| Film | Service range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BOPP | −20 to +93 °C | Handles refrigeration; not for hot-fill above ~80 °C |
| PET (polyester) | −40 to +150 °C | Durable workhorse; chemical & UV resistant |
| PVC vinyl | −20 to 90 °C | Conformable; not for sustained high heat or steam |
| Metallized film (MetPET / MetOPP) | −70 to 150 °C | Handles hot-fill 85–95 °C; barrier + metallic look |
PET (polyester)
- Service range
- −40 to +150 °C
- Notes
- Durable workhorse; chemical & UV resistant
PVC vinyl
- Service range
- −20 to 90 °C
- Notes
- Conformable; not for sustained high heat or steam
Metallized film (MetPET / MetOPP)
- Service range
- −70 to 150 °C
- Notes
- Handles hot-fill 85–95 °C; barrier + metallic look
Typical service ranges for common grades. Specialty grades extend these; confirm the rated range for your exact material.
How to read it
- →Pick the film by heat exposure first. For a hot-fill line (85–95 °C) use PET or metallized film — BOPP distorts above ~80 °C.
- →For extreme heat (electronics, PCB, engine-bay), step up to polyimide (Kapton), which handles far higher temperatures than any of these films.
- →Cold tolerance is rarely the limiter for these films — the adhesive is. Below −40 °C, specify a freezer-grade adhesive regardless of the facestock.
Common questions
What temperature can BOPP labels handle?
BOPP runs roughly −20 to +93 °C, so it handles refrigeration — but not hot-fill above about 80 °C. For a hot-fill line, use PET or metallized film instead.
What label film survives a hot-fill line?
PET (rated to about +150 °C) or metallized film, which is built for hot-fill at 85–95 °C. BOPP distorts above ~80 °C, so it is the wrong choice for hot-fill.
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