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Which Type of Water Cup is Safer to Use, Glass Cup, Ceramic Cup, Silicone Cup, Plastic Cup and Stainless Steel Cup?

Which type of water cup is safer to use, glass cup, ceramic cup, silicone cup, plastic cup and stainless steel cup? To answer this question, we must understand the characteristics of the material.


1.Glass Water Bottle

Due to the processing technology, the molecular structure of the glass cup is relatively stable, and it is not easy to corrode. Whether it is drinking water or other types of beverages, it is the safest.

The disadvantage is that it is fragile and cannot withstand high temperature differences, so comprehensively speaking, it cannot be used as the safest water cup.


2.Ceramic Cup

Ceramic water cups, especially those made at 1500℃, are stronger than glass water cups in terms of durability and stability of molecular structure. But many ceramic water cups on the market are not completely fired at 1500 degrees Celsius.

Secondly, there are more ceramic water cups using pottery painting technology. Many of the inks used in these paintings are heavy metals exceeding the standard. When buying and using, try to choose the underglazed color figure, but many consumers do not understand these, so in general, ceramic water cups are not the safest to use.


3.Silicone Water Bottle

People use silicone water cups daily relatively rarely. However, the safety and environmental protection of the silicone water cup is higher than that of the plastic water cup, and the molecular structure is stable, can withstand high temperatures without deformation, and is strong and resistant to fall. Due to the advancement of science and technology, many silicone water cups have been made to be naturally degradable and harmless to the environment.

However, due to the soft elasticity of silicone, the silicone water cup is unstable. Although the silicone water cup surpasses the plastic water cup in all aspects, it still cannot rank first in terms of overall performance.


Which Type of Water Cup is Safer to Use, Glass Cup, Ceramic Cup, Silicone Cup, Plastic Cup and Stainless Steel Cup?

4.Plastic Water Bottle

The plastic water cup is light and easy to carry, low manufacturing cost, and easy to replace frequently. The plastic material Tritan is safer, resistant to high temperatures and does not deform, and does not contain BPA. However, the plastic water cups on the market use different materials, and it is usually difficult for ordinary consumers to judge the quality of the materials.

Even the plastic water cup made of Tritan is not resistant to bumps compared to the silicone water cup. In general, the plastic water cup is not as safe and secure as the silicone water cup.


5.Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Stainless steel water cups are strong and durable. At the same time, 304 and 316 water cups have been recognized by countries all over the world, and they have been tested and certified by many internationally renowned organizations, which are harmless to humans.

High temperature resistant and easy to store, not as fragile as glass cups, and not as difficult to identify materials as plastic cups. The material is more consistent, not limited by the firing temperature like ceramic cups, and it is easier to carry than silicone water cups.

Comprehensive assessment of stainless steel water cup is currently the safest and most environmentally-friendly water cup on the market.


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