Improved working practices for the use of

Polycarbonates will extend the life of the product:

• Polycarbonate drinkware is supplied with the verified

CE Mark or Lined and Stamped exactly like Glassware.

• Polycarbonate Barware is dishwasher safe to a

temperature of 60°C.

• When using glass washers, it has been suggested that

the use of detergent without rinse aid is preferred.

• To maintain the product in its best condition, it is

recommended that a low temperature wash cycle

below 60°C for both wash and rinse temperature

is used. The combination of detergents and raised

temperatures can lead to environmental stress

cracking in the plastic surface. If washer temperatures

are above this then it is recommended to hand wash

the plastic barware.

• It is important to make sure that the Polycarbonates

are not rubbing together during the rinse cycle in a

glass washer.

• It is safe to use Liquid Renovate. This will enhance the

visual presentation of the product where needed.

• Regular checking of Polycarbonates to assess

scratching is needed so as to offer the customer a

perfect drink.

• It is important that Polycarbonates are not stacked

tightly together as the inside of the product will

scratch.

• Polycarbonates are quite often found on the floor

and on hard floors they will scratch. Where possible

Polycarbonates should not be left on the floor.

• Polycarbonate is a tough transparent thermoplastic

that has many applications, which demand high

performance properties.

• Dishwasher & freezer safe.

• Items must be carefully placed in the dishwasher

while avoiding direct contact with other dishes and

drinkware.

• Do not wash with harsh abrasives such as brushes

or scrubber pads as this may cause scratches; harsh

chemicals including strong acid or alkali cleaning

agents should also be avoided

Use warm soapy water or a neutral dishwashing liquid

for cleaning

Dry naturally or with a soft cloth after hand washing

we recommended using a microfibre cloth to

preserve clarity

Product can be used normally between temperatures

of 30C and 110C 22F and 230F

Avoid prolonged exposure to UV light sunscreen

or chlorine

Not recommended for use in microwaves or high

temperature sterilisers

Polycarbonate drinkware is almost indestructible, hard

and rigid and in many cases virtually identical to glass.

It is the preferred product for Police Forces and Local

Licensing Authorities where drink related violence is an

area of concern.

Although the product is virtually unbreakable it is subject

to considerable wear and tear, unlike glass, which would

simply break and then be replaced, regular checking of

polycarbonates to asses scratching is needed as to offer

the customer a perfect drink.

Utopia Drinkware:

Drinkware is supplied in four different types of plastic:

• Polystyrene – our plastics shots are Polystyrene, these

are dishwasher safe up to 100 washes.

• SAN (Styreneacrylonitrile) is stronger than Polystyrene

and can take a high amount of usage but will break

under heavy pressure. This product is glass washer

proof.

• Polycarbonate – is a very strong and virtually

unbreakable plastic, the strongest plastic of all. Our

polycarbonate glassware is glass washer safe up to

500 washes.

• MMS – is a transparent copolymerization primarily

composed of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and styrene

monomer (SM). This is glass washer safe up to

100 washes.

Polypropylene Lids, Stoppers & Bottoms:

• Do not use strong acid or strong alkaline

cleaning agents.

• Temperature should not exceed more than

104°F (40°C).

• Avoid excessive water pressure as well as objects

pressing on the product or it may cause deformation.

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