2. Considerations in selecting a filler ⚫ Types of products: from very thin liquids to semi-liquid products, pastes, and solids; stable, volatile, explosive, hot, frozen products. ⚫ Size, shape, and construction of the containers: glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and cartons, paperboard boxes, metal cans, and plastic or paper bags. ⚫ Way the product is measured: by volume, weight, or count. Introduction2. Considerations in selecting a filler ⚫ Types of products: from very thin liquids to semi-liquid products, pastes, and solids; stable, volatile, explosive, hot, frozen products. ⚫ Size, shape, and construction of the containers: glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and cartons, paperboard boxes, metal cans, and plastic or paper bags. ⚫ Way the product is measured: by volume, weight, or count. Introduction