Polypropylene - How Safe? Why No More?

[DancingHeretik]

When polypropylene tanks came out, such a fuss was made about how much safer they are with certain juices. But, they seemed to have fallen by the wayside. Why?

I know glass tanks are better. But, they are breakable still.

There seems to be a split. Those that are concerned with polycarbonate go all the way to glass and just skip over the polypro. The rest just don't see any problem with and just keep on using polycarbonate.

Logically, polypro seems like the ideal solution. So, why does no one seem to use it and very few vendors seem to carry it?

I'm wondering because I just finally started getting good results with carto-tanks and am ready to buy more tanks. Really like the glass. But, I'm not sure about carrying around something made of glass.

So, what do ya'll think of the polypro?

 

[Baditude]

I think they are fine, they are the only alternative to pyrex as far as I am concerned. I swore the first and only time that I had a clearomizer melt in my hands within minutes of filling it with strawberry lemonade that I would never again purchase any tank made from polycarbonate.

I have a few of the polypro tanks from My Vapor Store. I still use them, although I really prefer the pyrex tanks from IBTanked more. Glass is more attractive and refined looking, even elegant. You can see the juice clearer. And with reasonable care, very durable. Glass is considered to be truly innert, meaning it will impart no added taste to the flavor of your juice.

There's a good reason finer restaurants serve beverages in glass and not plastic. Do I need to say why?

Polypropylene has a frosted appearance, so although you can easily see the juice level in the tank, you can't really see the juice. There are some individuals who can "taste" the plastic in thier juices. Not unlike those who say they can taste metal from a metal drip tip.

So those are two major reasons to prefer pyrex over polypropylene. Primarily for apparance, but also a purer or cleaner taste with no chance of plastic undertones.

 

[Lessifer]

If I ever decide to buy a carto/tank, I'm buying a polypro from VVV. I've only ever tried one carto though and I didn't really like it. If they start making clearos with polypro, I might pick one up.

 

[RedhatPat]

The only polypro's I have are a big dady and lil mama tank. Atleast, I believe they are polypro. Vendor just states that they are safe for all juices. I don't use them often though. I guess they remind me too much of the new vivi novas (lookwise). Maybe I should have thought about that BEFORE clicking add to cart. Ah well, the life of a credit card warrior...the road maybe rough but the rewards are great

 

[DancingHeretik]

I think they are fine, they are the only alternative to pyrex as far as I am concerned. I swore the first and only time that I had a clearomizer melt in my hands within minutes of filling it with strawberry lemonade that I would never again purchase any tank made from polycarbonate.

I have a few of the polypro tanks from My Vapor Store. I still use them, although I really prefer the pyrex tanks from IBTanked more. Glass is more attractive and refined looking, even elegant. You can see the juice clearer. And with reasonable care, very durable. Glass is considered to be truly innert, meaning it will impart no added taste to the flavor of your juice.

There's a good reason finer restaurants serve beverages in glass and not plastic. Do I need to say why?

Polypropylene has a frosted appearance, so although you can easily see the juice level in the tank, you can't really see the juice. There are some individuals who can "taste" the plastic in thier juices. Not unlike those who say they can taste metal from a metal drip tip.

So those are two major reasons to prefer pyrex over polypropylene. Primarily for apparance, but also a purer or cleaner taste with no chance of plastic undertones.

I know what you mean. I don't like to drink from plastic cups and absolutely hate to drink out of metal. Glass just feels cleaner and purer.

But, I'm just a little nervous about carrying around a glass tank. I guess I shouldn't be. After all, the polypro isn't totally unbreakable either. Nothing is.

I'll probably go with one of each to start with (as I can afford to). Glass will only be for at home, at least at first until I'm more sure of carrying it around.

I haven't had any problems with the polycarbonate yet because of the juices I've been using so far. But, I know myself well enough to know that I'll not be paying attention when I use one of the dangerous juices and then it will be too late. Meltdown. I'd best phase out the polycarb before that happens.

Thank you for your advice.