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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