jennifer Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 we all know that polypro is safe for scents--is doesn't leak nor does it suck out the scents--but is acrylic safe? I'm not certain how it falls into the plastics scale ratings. Does anyone else know? here's the list i'm talking about, just don't know where acrylic fits in: Type 1 - PETE Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Soda & water containers, some waterproof packaging. Type 2 - HDPE High-Density Polyethylene Milk, detergent & oil bottles. Toys and plastic bags. Type 3 - V Vinyl/Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Food wrap, vegetable oil bottles, blister packages. Type 4 - LDPE Low-Density Polyethylene Many plastic bags. Shrink wrap, garment bags. Type 5 - PP Polypropylene Refrigerated containers, some bags, most bottle tops, some carpets, some food wrap. Type 6 - PS Polystyrene Throwaway utensils, meat packing, protective packing. Type 7 - OTHER Usually layered or mixed plastic. No recycling potential - must be landfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Let me ask this question in a slightly different way....is it correct that 5, 6, and 7 are okay for scents? but not 1, 2, 3, and 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauna1 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Anyone correct me if I am wrong but I believe anything above 5 is safe to use.HTH,Chauna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 The lower the number the better the plastic. PETE is a #1 plastic and the next best thing to glass. I would suggest to only use anything from 1-5 NOT 6 or 7.Here is some good info. about Acrylic http://www.acrylic-designs.com/plastic_FAQ's.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauna1 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 So you are saying anything under 5 is good? LOL.:embarasse Chauna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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