Could I use these to store juice? It says not for food use but I was going to give them a good wash or two

submitted about 10 years ago by markyLEpirate

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9 points

by PierGarrettinniabout 10 years ago

I know poly-ethylene is safe, but dont know about poly urethane. But I'll happily vape diketones; so, go figure.

1 points

by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

Haha I'll look it up some more

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by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

But does it actually release diketones? I am not having luck finding anything

10 points

by kterka24about 10 years ago

I think he meant using flavors with diacetyl

1 points

by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

I was thinking the same after I read your comment lol

2 points

by PierGarrettinniabout 10 years ago

kterka24 is quite right; I meant that I'll vape flavors which contain diketones. I did find this warning from http://ecologycenter.org/factsheets/adverse-health-effects-of-plastics/ "Can release toluene diisocyanate which can produce severe lung problems". now this is from exposure to polyurethane in couch cushions, but now that I've read this I'll be more cautious of the plastics I use.

2 points

by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

But that's foam no?

1 points

by PierGarrettinniabout 10 years ago

found this review of what is and isnt safe. http://io9.com/how-to-recognize-the-plastics-that-are-hazardous-to-you-461587850

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by MrGrimReaper2Uabout 10 years ago

I use those for unflavored PG and VG. Makes it easier to add when making juice. I don't think I'd put any flavoring in them, for fear of leeching into the plastic. But that's just me.

3 points

by CWinthropabout 10 years ago

I use them for simple syrups in my home bar, and they work fine. They're actually food-grade, but Harbor Freight is practicing CYA. I just wouldn't put anything acidic in them.

2 points

by Bustalacklustaabout 10 years ago

How do you know they are food grade if they label says not for food?

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by CWinthropabout 10 years ago

The imprint on the bottom of mine say LDPE, which is food-safe.

1 points

by rexcannonabout 10 years ago

They are just really common in restaurant usage.

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by IhasJuiceabout 10 years ago

I've been using one for my adv for about a month now. No issues noted so far. And the tip can even be used to fill my Atlantis.

1 points

by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

Alright thanks!

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by DrMclovensabout 10 years agoThe Mad Alchemist

I just don't put acidic juices in them.

Also may want to make sure they won't melt in a dish washer.

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by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

Yeah I prefer to handwash

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by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

What are some acidic juices?

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by DrMclovensabout 10 years agoThe Mad Alchemist

lemony, pineapply, acidic juices.

anything that messes your syringes up XD

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by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

Alright cool thanks! Just starting out so I don't want to find juice all over my floor one day

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by Mordoffabout 10 years ago

I use them, picked them up from Harbor Freight a few weeks back and have had juice in them since. No problems or flavor changes as of yet.

2 points

by skiddlzninjaabout 10 years agoFrugivore

I use these for my big batches. You can actually see one in my TFA honey video.

1 points

by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

Thanks! Haha

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by Wo0d643about 10 years ago

May be just me but I wouldn't use them. I personally use mason jars for storing large(800 mil) batches of juice. They are a pain to pour from into 30mil bottles but with some practice I seldom waste any now.

1 points

by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

Lol I bet it's frustrating but decorative

1 points

by silenttdabout 10 years ago

I use the picnic/restaurant stye ketchup and mustard squeeze bottles for my VG, PG, and VG Nic. You can find them in Walmart for about a buck a piece.

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by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

I just wanted to store already mixed juices in there for mass production and just keep refilling my little bottle. But it seems like I'll just use them to hold vg

1 points

by fyrman417about 10 years ago

They may leech bad stuff from the plastic, to the liquid. BPA is one that comes to mind.

1 points

by mrBlondeabout 10 years ago

Store them in glass bottles. Some users have mentioned that plastic allows flavor to escape. Don't know that for a fact, but I did search around for good bottles and really the best I could find were these 200ml vials which are popular among DIYers in my country. And really, you can't beat the price (IIRC 0.60€/unit) I'm sure you can buy something similar, you'll just have to drink the contents first. Look for it in the bottled water section.

1 points

by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

I have some sangria bottles that are huge lol so I might just use those

1 points

by toleary1988about 10 years ago

LDPE is the same as 30ml bottles that ppl sell juice in... you should be good to go

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by markyLEpirateabout 10 years ago

Thanks!

1 points

by grrumble66about 10 years ago

Look for an identification code on the bottom. Wouldn't be 1, but a 2 or 4 would be usable. Anything else, or if there is no code, I'd be wary. If they are actually polyurethane, it'd be a 7 if marked.

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by theBigDaddioabout 10 years agoMixologist

Spend a dollar more and get food safe bottles from Walmart or a restaurant supply. Or vape plastic, up to you. Not food safe means they could react with whatever, they could be carcinogenic etc.