iwra Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I would like to know which type of plastic is best for storing water. PETE, HDPE, V, LDPE, PP, or PS? Mainly worried about the plastic chemicals leeching into the water over a long time of it. Yeah, yeah, glass is best, but it can break. And other safety or things I should be concerned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Refsmmat Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I don't know about your acronyms, but Lexan plastic is the best for storing a liquid. It's also nearly unbreakable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwra Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 Polyethylene Terephthalate High Density Polyethylene Vinyl Low Density Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene This Lexan stuff doesn't sound like something I can commonly find as a recycleable product or get in large quantities for a cheap price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane_alien Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 you should be pretty safe with any of them. i mean plastic aren't generally soluble in water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Refsmmat Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Lexan is not something you get as bottled water. It's a container that you can put water in and take around, as it's a bit more expensive then regular plastic. i.e. you could take it on a hiking trip with you. insane_alien, there are problems with plastics leaching into water in bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwra Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 I am using the plastic bottles as emergency water storage. I don't have money to buy expensive stuff like Lexan, obviously, not cheap. I am looking for a cheap and common alternative to store a good supply of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemfreak Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I don't know about your acronyms, but Lexan plastic is the best for storing a liquid. It's also nearly unbreakable. lexan is like a nalgene(about 3 bucks for 1 quart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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