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Question about polypropylene..
    #22065907 - 08/09/15 06:48 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I know that pp5 containers are able to be PCed and autoclaved. I have some small cups with lids that are polypropylene but not stamped pp5.

Does anyone know if these a able to be PCed before I try to cook them?

If not I'll just PC one and find out.

TIA!


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Re: Question about polypropylene.. [Re: 2shoes]
    #22065910 - 08/09/15 06:52 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

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newbie2shoes said:
I have some small cups with lids that are polypropylene but not stamped pp5.




You are assuming the lid is the same material as the cup, which is marked pp5? What is leading you to believe the lid is pp5?
Without knowing what brand or any more information, we can only speculate as to what that lid is constructed from.

Maybe try one in an agar PC cycle and see if it warps.


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Re: Question about polypropylene.. [Re: SteveRogers]
    #22065917 - 08/09/15 07:00 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I know the cup is polypropylene for sure but not 100% on the lid. Its a 4oz specimen cup with screw lid. I found them $8 for 25 shipped.



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Re: Question about polypropylene.. [Re: 2shoes]
    #22065924 - 08/09/15 07:04 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Try one.

Looks fine to me.
Those cups are made to be disposable for medical uses, but give one a shot
if they only cost you .32$ a piece with shipping then fuck it.


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Re: Question about polypropylene.. [Re: 2shoes]
    #22065927 - 08/09/15 07:07 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

If unsure I just put the container in a microwave with a little water in it and the lid cracked. The small amount of water reaches boiling point pretty quick, turn down the power and continue to boil for a few minutes.

I have yet to have come across a container which appeared OK in the microwave but which was not suitable for a 15psi cycle -i.e. no real need to PC it to find out.


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Re: Question about polypropylene.. [Re: SteveRogers]
    #22065928 - 08/09/15 07:08 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

I was thinking of adding a ship and sfd and PF if I can, if not some ghetto pasty plates would be nice.


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Re: Question about polypropylene.. [Re: 2shoes]
    #22065931 - 08/09/15 07:10 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

You do not need a SHIP for Pasty Plates. Also, the hole that he covers with the tape in his TEK is not for GE, it is so the container is not crushed in the vacuum while the PC cools.


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Re: Question about polypropylene.. [Re: SteveRogers]
    #22065938 - 08/09/15 07:14 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

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blackout said:
If unsure I just put the container in a microwave with a little water in it and the lid cracked. The small amount of water reaches boiling point pretty quick, turn down the power and continue to boil for a few minutes.

I have yet to have come across a container which appeared OK in the microwave but which was not suitable for a 15psi cycle -i.e. no real need to PC it to find out.




Cool thanks I'll try this.

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SteveRogers said:
You do not need a SHIP for Pasty Plates. The hole that he covers with the tape in his TEK is not for GE, it is so the container is not crushed in the vacuum while the PC cools.




Correct!! Here are my plates.



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Re: Question about polypropylene.. [Re: 2shoes]
    #22065945 - 08/09/15 07:18 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Ya try blackout's microwave thing or if you know the brand try and look up the manufacturers website. If they were for a medical application it will probably state whether they can be autoclaved or  need to be sterilized with something like ethylene dioxide.


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Re: Question about polypropylene.. [Re: SteveRogers]
    #22066013 - 08/09/15 07:55 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Microwave cycle is complete. All went well no warping, melting or discoloration of the container.

A shot glass of water then 2min in the microwave.

I had water boiling after I pulled it out of the microwave.

Thanks blackout!!


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