|
Material |
Plastic
ID Code |
Characteristics |
Application |
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.
|
- 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)
|
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
|
-
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.
|
| 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
|
- Lunch
boxes that are commonly seen in the market
-
Drinking cups for family use.
|
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℃.
|
- 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.
|
