2 part storage containers

dedfish · #1 07/15/2004, 11:42 AM

Is it ok to store the 2 part solution in Poland Spring 1 gallon water bottles? The ones with the convienent handle.

Thanks!

Randy Holmes-Farley · #2 07/15/2004, 12:10 PM

Does it say on the bottom what they are made of? Or a recycling code?

dedfish · #3 07/15/2004, 01:51 PM

PETE recycle code 1?

Thanks

Randy Holmes-Farley · #4 07/15/2004, 01:53 PM

That is OK for the calcium part, but perhaps not optimal for the alkalinity part. I'd look for polyethylene or polypropylene for that (HDPE, etc).

jfinch · #5 07/15/2004, 02:25 PM

Randy, what's the pH of the alk part? Is it high enough to saponify a polyester?

Randy Holmes-Farley · #6 07/15/2004, 02:33 PM

That was my concern, yes. If baked, the alk part will have a pH on the order of 11.6.