The evaluation of external silicone treatment for glass containers

JSGT 1958 V42 T177-T188

SYMPOSIUM ON THE USE OF SILICONES IN THE GLASS INDUSTRY

In the existing literature on siliconed containers the reports range from very favourable to completely unfavourable, and there are several specific points of disagreement. This paper discusses the reasons for this situation, and describes experiments designed to resolve some of the controversies. It is concluded that silicone treatment may be useful for certain types of single-trip container, but that proper trials are essential in each case to investigate the possible advantages and disadvantages.

B. E. Moody