AMCOR has revealed it has created a polypropylene (PP) closure for household products described as combining a ‘distinctive shape with a lightweighted design’.
The new Hector Child Resistant Closure (CRC), weighing just 7.25g, is said to be one of the lightest closures on the market. Amcor stated that the Hector has been assessed using industry recyclability self-assessment tools, which indicate the highest recyclability rating when combined with either an HDPE or PET bottle.
In addition, the closure can be manufactured in up to 100% CleanStream® Home and Industrial, Amcor’s post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic polymer for non-contact-sensitive packaging.
Suited to bleaches and toilet cleaners, the two-piece Hector closure features a directional nozzle and a dome-shaped overcap, with a curved design. Combined with a larger 38mm (for HDPE bottles) and 36mm (for PET bottles) neck, the look aims to create greater shelf presence. This is enhanced by the thumb and finger holds, which provide the squeeze-and-turn safety feature of the CRC. The Hector can also be customised and colour-matched to brand requirements.
Amcor added that the spout allows ‘precise’ dosing of product, including hard-to-reach areas, while a tight-fitting overcap provides a secure seal to prevent leakage.
“The Hector is very much a consumer-led design, helping brands to create on-shelf appeal while meeting safety requirements and supporting sustainability goals,” said Alejandra Beltran, VP of research and development of Amcor Global Rigid Packaging Solutions. “It perfectly demonstrates how bigger doesn’t have to mean heavier, and can still be aesthetic, functional and more sustainable at the same time.”
