The symbol on Garbage cans that makes them safe to use
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Frick-n-Frags
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when recycling, our deal is up to #2 only. It seems all the stuff like mustard jars etc are 4 through 7. so I think those are the more durable safer plastics aimed at longterm food storage
BTW,I found a galvanized steel reenforcement ring in one of my trashcans. It wasn't for the tank, but my first thought was "that would suck to not see that and use it for the system".
BTW,I found a galvanized steel reenforcement ring in one of my trashcans. It wasn't for the tank, but my first thought was "that would suck to not see that and use it for the system".
Check my 6 gallon containers last night and they are #5's. Did some research and for what it is worth, this is what I found regarding what the recycling numbers mean. It sounds to me that they most all CAN be food grade but not all are:
http://virtualweberbullet.com/plastics.html
I then figured I would email the mfg. of the containers I have. I like the 6 gallon size as they are easy to move around when full. These are what I am using:
http://www.sterilite.com/ProductDetail.html?ProductId=388&Section=Household
And this is the email I got back from the mfg.:
Thank you for your interest in Sterilite products. Thank you for your
inquiry concerning our product make-up. Sterilite
Corporation manufactures our storage products from a material known as
polypropylene. This material is FDA approved and is the same material
used to produce all of our food storage items. Our polypropylene
products do not give off toxicants. No PVC's, Latex, Teflon, or
antibacterial chemicals are used in our manufacturing process.
They are safe to house pets, including fish. As with any container you
plan to use for housing fish, or for aquarium water, you will want to
thoroughly clean the container with a safe fish tank cleanser and rinse
well before use.
Thank you,
Sue Patton
Consumer Support
Customer Service Dept.
Sterilite Corporation
So I think I am safe with these. Am I missing something?
http://virtualweberbullet.com/plastics.html
I then figured I would email the mfg. of the containers I have. I like the 6 gallon size as they are easy to move around when full. These are what I am using:
http://www.sterilite.com/ProductDetail.html?ProductId=388&Section=Household
And this is the email I got back from the mfg.:
Thank you for your interest in Sterilite products. Thank you for your
inquiry concerning our product make-up. Sterilite
Corporation manufactures our storage products from a material known as
polypropylene. This material is FDA approved and is the same material
used to produce all of our food storage items. Our polypropylene
products do not give off toxicants. No PVC's, Latex, Teflon, or
antibacterial chemicals are used in our manufacturing process.
They are safe to house pets, including fish. As with any container you
plan to use for housing fish, or for aquarium water, you will want to
thoroughly clean the container with a safe fish tank cleanser and rinse
well before use.
Thank you,
Sue Patton
Consumer Support
Customer Service Dept.
Sterilite Corporation
So I think I am safe with these. Am I missing something?
Wow !! What is the big deal about the recycle number and NSF ? Both are unrelated.
NSF symbol projects the usability of a product for that purpose. NSF 2 means NSF standard 2 and it IS good for keeping food stuff.
Recycle number designates the type of plastic. A way to sort out the trash plastics and so various agencies can decide what they want do do with it. I guess the number should correspond to some specific material used for manufaturing that product.
Bottom line we are talking about two seperate things.
And Joekr, as far as I know Brute is NSF standard 2 and recycle code 4. (recycle code is the one inside the arrowed triankle.)
NSF symbol projects the usability of a product for that purpose. NSF 2 means NSF standard 2 and it IS good for keeping food stuff.
Recycle number designates the type of plastic. A way to sort out the trash plastics and so various agencies can decide what they want do do with it. I guess the number should correspond to some specific material used for manufaturing that product.
Bottom line we are talking about two seperate things.
And Joekr, as far as I know Brute is NSF standard 2 and recycle code 4. (recycle code is the one inside the arrowed triankle.)
That sucks that they are taking so long to get back to you. I was pleasantly surprised when I got a response from Sterilite within a couple of hours. Hopefully they will get back to you soon. I emailed Aquarium Pharm twice with a question about one of their products last month and still have not heard back. Luckily they have a lot of competitors I can go to.
jdieck
New member
That is low density poliethylene and it is generally OK to use, just rinse it well to remove any film from the moulding agent.
Most garbage cans are suitable but the ones colored RED. The red pigments can leach to the water and are toxic.
Gray, White and Yellow are USDA Meat & Poultry Equipment Group Listed and assist in complying with HACCP guidelines. Certified to NSF International Std
Picked up a grey 44 gallon garbage can from Home Depot yesterday. It is the Brute 44gal with lid for 44.95. It says on the bottom:
NSF STD. 2 Food Contact:
white, gray, yellow.
NSF STD. 21 Refuse
No color restrictions.
I guess that makes this one ok, they had wheels there for it also.
Hope this helps out for anyone looking for these.
Art
NSF STD. 2 Food Contact:
white, gray, yellow.
NSF STD. 21 Refuse
No color restrictions.
I guess that makes this one ok, they had wheels there for it also.
Hope this helps out for anyone looking for these.
Art
