Article by Ricky Addy

These days, PET bottles and containers have gained lots of attention. But it is helpful for consumers to know what PET is and what it stands for. PET plastic or polyethylene terephthalate plastic is a thermoplastic polymer resin. It belongs to the family of polyester. This plastic is best used as package material for food and non-food products. It is the most desirable material for the manufacturers because its characteristics of transparency, strength, and thermo-stability. Consumers like it because it is very lightweight, inexpensive, re-sealable, resistant to shattering, and recyclable.

You can identify the PET preform by the #1 code present at the bottom of containers and bottles.The first PET plastic bottle was launched in 1973 and since then it has grown in popularity every year. There are various benefits of PET plastic. It is very transparent and strong that can store water safely and easily. PET bottles can be refilled and re-used and is very safe to use. As an inert plastic, it does not leach any harmful substance into its contents even when the beverages are stored opened or when the bottles are refilled. You can re-use the PET plastic but make sure you sterilize and clean it properly to prevent bacteria growth.