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 30 C and 110 C 22 F and 230 F
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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