Bag in Box for Cleaning Products: Key Considerations

A bag in box for cleaning products is a flexible multilayer barrier film bag sealed inside a corrugated box, with a fitment or spout for dispensing. When using bag-in-box packaging for cleaning liquids, the key considerations are bag barrier performance, spout cleaning and sealing, box recycling, and cool dry storage.

A bag in box consists of a flexible bag, a fitment, and a corrugated box

The flexible bag in a bag-in-box system is made from multi-layered barrier plastic film and is sealed inside a corrugated box to prevent oxygen from entering and damaging the liquid. The fitment or spout is mounted on the box for dispensing, and the corrugated box acts as a support, a labeling display surface, and a sturdy container for transport and storage.

Bag in box suits cleaning products, chemicals, and industrial liquids

Bag in box is most commonly used for beverages such as alcohol and juices, and it is becoming increasingly popular for motor oil, detergents, cleaning products, and chemicals used in manufacturing processes. A bag in box is easy to transport, store, and use, offers a higher filling rate, is often lighter than traditional bottles, and can be filled and refilled faster than bottles to increase production capacity and efficiency.

Bag in box beats traditional plastic bottles on barrier protection, material use, and waste

• Barrier protection: the bag uses multi-layered barrier plastic film that prevents oxidation, keeping the liquid fresh and unspoiled.
• Material use: bag in box uses a significantly smaller amount of raw materials than other plastic containers, so its environmental impact is lower.
• Less waste: the tap system allows a precise pour, minimizing waste and preventing spills and product contamination.
• Reuse: the bag itself is not reusable, but the box and the spout are; the box is easy to recycle and the spout can be paired with a new bag when contaminated.

Cleaning product bag in box systems need regular spout cleaning and correct storage

The spout should be cleaned regularly so that debris does not interfere with the flow of liquid. A bag in box should also be stored in a cool and dry place to prevent the liquid from spoiling or the bag from degrading, and for hand sanitizers and cleaning products typically sold in large quantities, bag in box is a durable and easily filled packaging choice. Dongguan Kody Plastic Products Co.,Ltd. supplies custom bag in box systems and fitments for cleaning product liquids.

Q: Can bag in box be used for cleaning products and chemicals?

A: Yes. Bag in box is safe for most chemical products because the bag is made from a thick plastic film with multi-layered barrier properties that prevents oxidation. Bag in box is particularly suitable for hand sanitizers and cleaning products, and it is also used for motor oil, detergents, and chemicals used in manufacturing processes.

Q: Can the bag inside a bag in box be reused?

A: The bag itself is not reusable, but the box and the spout can be reused. The box is easy to recycle, and the spout can be replaced with a new bag when it becomes contaminated. The spout should be cleaned regularly so that debris does not interfere with the flow of liquid.

Q: Why is bag in box more cost-effective and more eco-friendly than plastic bottles?

A: Bag in box is often lighter than traditional bottles and allows a higher filling rate, which helps reduce shipping costs, and it can be filled and refilled more quickly than bottles, which increases production capacity. Bag in box also uses a significantly smaller amount of raw materials than other plastic containers, and its tap system pours precisely to minimize waste.