PP
(Polypropylene)＊ |
- Flammable, nontoxic
- Recyclable, environmental friendly
- Can be used for microwave, heat resistance up to 120℃
- Good resistance to oil, and anti-acidity
- Approved by Food and Drug Administration of the U.S.A.
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- Red plastic bowls commonly used in the banquet, food containers for microwave.
- Cups for all kinds of cold drinks and iced black tea (such as pearl milk tea)
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PET
APET
(Polyethylene terephthalate)
(Amophorus Polyester) |
- Excellent chemical resistance
- High clarity and transparency
- Airtight, non-volatile (it would not spoil the taste and smell)
- Most suitable than any other type of plastic containers for cold drinks
- 100% recyclable, and is environmental friendly
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- Container cups for high quality cold drinks, icy drinks (such as beer, milk shake and ice coffee.smoothy)
- It is commonly known as PET-bottles, it shall be a worldwide tendency for PET to be the mainstream of food containers.
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| Paper containers |
- Flammable, nontoxic
- Reduced forest resources
- poor heat resistance, soften and deform easily(soften easily if get contact with water for long time)
- light, week firmness
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- Lunch boxes that are commonly seen in the market
- Drinking cups for family use.
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PS
(Polystyrene) |
- Not flammable, and toxic gas will be generated
- Toxic gas will be discharged when heated
- Good firmness
- Fragile, breakable
- Not suitable for food that is more than 100℃.
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- Unexpansible PS: cans for diary products, lids for drinking cups used in fast food chain stores.
- Expansible PS: Styrofoam disposable dining utensils, bowl for instant noodles, coffee cups.
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