2. Compositions and properties of packaging glass
For a definition of glass and a description of its main properties, please refer to the articles on glass
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There are three main types of glass used in packaging:
soda-lime glass, which makes up almost all of the glass used for packaging food products; it is also widely used for products in the pharmaceutical, perfume and cosmetics industries. They are the most economical for their purpose;
borosilicate glass, which is much more resistant to chemical and/or thermal shock, is used for certain pharmaceutical or...
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Compositions and properties of packaging glass
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