recycle code "2" on plastic bottle

[sgimbel]

Can I store Simlar 41 in a "recycle code 2" plastic bottle?

 

[JohnU]

I only use #5 and I know it works, never tried a #2 before.

 

[sgimbel]

anybody else?

 

[jttheclockman]

I only use #5 and I know it works, never tried a #2 before.

Gee I never looked. Is that the same for cups??? Is it the higher the number the stronger the plastic???

 

[Glass Scratcher]

Yes you can store S41 in HDPE #2 bottles. I prefer #5, PP for storage and use, but sometimes we use what we can get.

here is a quick chart from IDES.
http://www.ides.com/resources/plastic-recycling-codes.asp

 

[Glass Scratcher]

I only use #5 and I know it works, never tried a #2 before.

Gee I never looked. Is that the same for cups??? Is it the higher the number the stronger the plastic???

No the higher the number is not necessarily the stronger plastic. Cups that are marked #'s 1, 2, 4, 5, can be used with S41, and other PR's due to their chemical resistance.

Do not use plastics marked with #6 & #7.

 

[dennisg]

I sure it doesn't make any difference but you left out number 3. Is there no number 3? Inquiring minds must know. btw I ordered my first gallon of Simlar 41 this morning.

 

[Glass Scratcher]

Dennis,

I don't remmember ever running across any cups made out of #3 PVC.

 

[DurocShark]

I only use #5 and I know it works, never tried a #2 before.

Gee I never looked. Is that the same for cups??? Is it the higher the number the stronger the plastic???

No the higher the number is not necessarily the stronger plastic. Cups that are marked #'s 1, 2, 4, 5, can be used with S41, and other PR's due to their chemical resistance.

Do not use plastics marked with #6 & #7.

These are a "6":

 

[sgimbel]

IAP ROCKS. Thanks for the info.

 

[ldubia]

These are a "6":

Just curious, what are you making from that? Is that supposed to be some sort of new pen? Hmmm, melted cup pen...where do you put the components? :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

I guess I wn't use the #6 cup pen. :biggrin:

 

[TBCbushings]

I also was looking for a container for storage....Thanks for the info guys..

 

[DCBluesman]

When I cast, infrequently, I use this. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=32926&catid=535&clickid=searchresults Very convenient storage. If you will store the resin for any length of time, use Blox to keep it fresh.

 

[sgimbel]

That usplastics can't be beat. 2 one gallon bottles with pumps for under $11 delivered! Thanks for the referral.

 

[rudya7]

Thanks for this pic. I've been using Alumilite and and am going to try casting with Polyester resin. I just checked the cups I've been using with Alumilite and they are the same #6 in the pic. That would have been a messy mistake.