Plastic water cup material comparison, choose the right safer

PET-Polyethylene terephthalate

Commonly used in mineral water bottles, beverage bottles, heat over 70 degrees Celsius easy to release harmful substances, can not be heated, not recommended for repeated use.

HDPE-High Density Polyethylene

Commonly used in shower gel, shampoo, detergent and other containers, high temperature resistance, feel like wax, can be reused after cleaning, can not be loaded with food.

PVC-Polyvinyl chloride

Commonly used in the production of water pipes, building materials, raincoats, heat over 81 degrees Celsius easily produce harmful substances, can not be loaded with food, can not be heated.

LDPE-Low Density Polyethylene

Commonly used in the production of plastic wrap, plastic bags, ductility, can not withstand high temperatures. Remember to tear off the plastic wrap when heating food!

PP-Polypropylene

Commonly used in microwave oven lunch boxes, water cups, beverage bottles, high temperature resistance, normal use will not produce harmful substances, very safe! Can be sterilized at high temperature and reused! Most mugs are made of PP!

PS-Polystyrene

Commonly used in noodle boxes, foam lunch boxes, the texture is very brittle, can not withstand high temperatures! Don't directly load boiling hot food when packing with foam lunch boxes!

OTHER-including PC, Tritan, PPSU and other plastic materials.

PC is commonly used in water cups, space cups, due to the high temperature will release bisphenol A, it is recommended to fill only cold or warm water.

Tritan is commonly used in baby bottles, water cups, space cups, the price is higher than PP, can be filled with hot drinks below 80 degrees Celsius.

PPSU is the pointy end of the spectrum! Commonly used in bottles, medical and baby products, high temperature resistance, can be sterilized by boiling water heating! It is the bottle material of choice for many moms because of its safety!