The cosmetics industry is one of the most demanding sectors in terms of visual appearance and finishing quality. A plastic component intended for manufacturing equipment or a presentation system must not only meet functional and chemical requirements, but also reflect the premium aesthetic standards that this field imposes on its entire value chain.
At Plastisart, we work for manufacturers of cosmetic production equipment, packaging systems and presentation structures who need plastic parts with a certain surface quality, chemical resistance to formulations and compliance with the sector's regulatory obligations.
Design and prototyping
- Comprehensive support, from design to industrialization
- Detailed identification of your technical needs
- Advice on the choice of the most suitable technologies
The technical obligations of cosmetic plastics
Compliance with contact with cosmetic products
Elements in direct contact with chemical formulations (emulsions, oils, alcohols, fragrances) must be manufactured from materials that are chemically inert with respect to these substances. HDPE, PP and POM are the reference materials for mechanical applications in contact with formulations of this type. High chemical resistance plastics such as PVDF are used for the most aggressive formulations.
Surface quality and premium finish
In this field, the appearance of equipment or a display is directly associated with the brand image. Visible parts must present a perfectly smooth, defect-free surface, in the specified shades and finishes. Our coating workshop allows finishing levels to be achieved comparable to the standards of high-end beauty products.
Resistance to cleaning products
Equipment is subject to rigorous cleaning protocols between manufacturing cycles. The materials used must resist the solvents, alcohols and detergents used in these procedures without discolouration, deformation or surface degradation.
Traceability and documentation
Manufacturers subject to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations or quality certifications (ISO 22716) require their suppliers to provide documented traceability of the materials used in their manufacturing equipment.
Examples of parts we produce in cosmetic plastics
Production and filling equipment
Guides, rollers, conveyor pallets, contact parts and mechanical components for filling and packaging lines. These elements are machined in HDPE, POM or PA according to their mechanical functions and their level of contact with the formulations.
Presentation structures and merchandising
Counter displays, shelf structures, totems and visual merchandising elements in PMMA, ABS or PC. These parts combine premium appearance requirements, transparency for product enhancement and resistance to repeated handling at point of sale.
Display cases and presentation spaces
Presentation showcases for beauty institutes, perfumeries and beauty spaces incorporate elements in optically bonded PMMA or thermoformed polycarbonate. Our mastery of transparent bonding and surface finishing allows exhibition showcases with a professional finish to be produced.
Packaging and secondary packaging
Secondary packaging elements such as gift boxes, sample displays and transport structures in PMMA or thermoformed ABS allow products to be showcased with the aesthetic care suited to the standard of the field.
Production tooling and positioning jigs
Positioning jigs, dosing tools and tooling elements used in cosmetic manufacturing workshops require inert, cleanable and precisely machined materials. POM and PA are the most widely used materials for these applications.
A variety of materials available for this sector
- PMMA for transparent applications and premium displays
- ABS and ABS/PMMA for opaque appearance parts with refined finish
- PC for applications requiring impact resistance and transparency
- HDPE and PP for elements in contact with cosmetic formulations
- POM for precision mechanical parts
- PVDF for environments with chemically aggressive formulations
Choosing Plastisart for plastic parts that meet industry standards
The cosmetics industry makes no compromises on visual quality or regulatory compliance. At Plastisart, our mastery of materials, surface finishing and quality documentation allows us to supply plastic components that meet the technical and aesthetic requirements of this demanding field.
