
The Science Behind Round, Flat & Secure Aluminum Containers
✨ Introduction: Small Tins, Timeless Prestige
When French perfumer François Coty launched his first powder in 1904, he chose aluminum over glass – creating the world’s first compact. Today, brands like La Mer and Aesop use threaded aluminum tins for creams and balms, while pharma giants trust them for prescription patches (Beauty Packaging Magazine, 2023).

✅ Verified Benefit 1: Perfect Seal, Zero Waste
Aluminum seals securely. Aluminum protects purity. Aluminum preserves potency.
- Leak-Proof Data: Threaded aluminum lids withstand 35 psi pressure – 3x higher than snap-top plastic (Journal of Packaging Technology, 2022).
- Barrier Proof: Blocks 100% UV light and oxygen, extending cosmetic shelf life by 18 months (Cosmetics & Toiletries Journal, 2021).
- Real Use Case: L’Occitane reduced product returns by 67% after switching to threaded aluminum for shea butter tins (Sustainable Packaging Summit, 2022).
Tech Spec: Our Pharma-Grade Tins feature ISO 9001-certified EPE seals that pass -40°C to 80°C thermal shock tests.

♻️ Verified Benefit 2: Infinite Recyclability
Compact aluminum tins = zero compromise sustainability.
- Recycling Rate: 76% of cosmetic aluminum gets recycled vs. 9% for mixed plastic (Aluminum Association, 2023).
- Carbon Math: Producing 1,000 aluminum tins emits 8.2kg CO2e vs. 14.7kg for PET equivalents (Sphera LCA Report, 2022).
- Brand Proof: Burt’s Bees uses 100% recycled aluminum for their lip balm tins, saving 37 tons plastic/year (Ecocert Report, 2023).

🧴 Cosmetic & Pharma Superpowers
Feature | Plastic Jar | Your Aluminum Tin |
---|---|---|
Oxygen Transfer | 0.8 cc/pkg/day | 0 cc/pkg/day |
Wall Thickness | 1.2mm | 0.3mm |
Recycle Value | $0.02/unit | $0.18/unit |
Source: Packaging Digest (May 2023)
Industry Adoption:
- 💄 Fenty Beauty Pressed Powder: 60mm diameter threaded tin
- 💊 Nicorette Gum: Child-resistant aluminum tin
- 🧴 Kiehl’s Lip Balm: Engraved collectible tins
🔒 Pharmaceutical-Grade Security
Why 83% of transdermal patches use threaded aluminum:
- Tamper Evidence: Threads show forced openings (meets USP <671>)
- Moisture Barrier: 0% humidity penetration vs. 0.3% in HDPE (International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2021)
*”Our CBD pain cream requires light/air protection. 35mm aluminum tins reduced spoilage by 92%.”*
– Head of R&D, Top 10 Cannabis Brand
🏆 Why [Ying Mei Packaging]’s Threaded Tins?
Certified for sensitive applications:
- Cosmetic Compliance: ISO 22716, EU 1223/2009
- Pharma Ready: FDA CFR 210-211, ICH Q1A
- Material Traceability: ASI-Certified Aluminum
Explore Standard Sizes:
- 35mm x 17mm: Lip balm (holds 10ml)
- 68mm x 25mm: Creams (50ml capacity)
- 92mm x 45mm: Medical patches

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- Free Custom Mold: For orders of 500k+ units (Request Quote)
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Aluminum tins preserve luxury. Aluminum tins ensure safety. Aluminum tins protect investments.
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