Types of Bottles
Old Saratoga adheres to industry standards regarding bottle types. We do not manufacture our own bottles. All bottles used in production are purchased from a HDPE and P.E.T. authorized manufacturer. The following advantages and utility benefits are as follows:
HDPE Bottles
Old Saratoga, Inc. offers HDPE bottles. HDPE is an acronym or is short for "High Density Polyethylene", which is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from petroleum. HDPE is known for its large strength to density ratio, and is primarily used in the production of milk and water bottles.
HDPE is commonly recycled and has the universally designated number 2 as its resin identification code displayed on the bottom of the bottle with the number 2 encircled by circular arrows as its symbol.
High Density Poleythlene containers are manufactured through a blow molding process. The construction is harder, more opaque, and can withstand higher temperatures (120 °C/ 248 °F for short periods, 110 °C /230 °F continuously).
The advantages of using HDPE bottles are:
flexibility
easy to fill
impact resistant
wear resistant
easily recognizable
BPH free
PET Bottles
Old Saratoga, Inc. offers high grade polyethylene terephthalate plastic (P.E.T.) bottles. P.E.T. is made by combining "ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid" under high temperature and low vacuum pressure to form a polymer chain. The resulting polyester polymer is extremely stable, tough and essentially inert.
P.E.T. is highly resistant to chemical or biological reaction with other substances. This non-reactive quality is essential for safety when using this type of bottle. PET does not contain BPA, phthalates, dioxins, lead, cadmium or endocrine disruptors.
P.E.T Bottles offer:
clarity
impact resistant
recyclability
resistant to breakage
provides the "Look of Glass"