Keg Safety Guide
Essential safety protocols and storage requirements for proper PET keg handling to ensure optimal performance, product quality, and user safety.
Important Safety Notice
Read before use:
- Petainer Kegs are designed for professional use only
- Petainer Kegs are designed for single use only, attempts to reuse a keg are not advised by Petainer and are done so at users' own liability
- Refer to the symbols below to ensure kegs are in optimal condition for use
- For further support, contact your Petainer representative
Safety Instructions
Chemical Safety
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Avoid using solvents near the keg. Solvents can damage the PET material and cause a failure in the keg.
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Petainer Kegs are food safe approved and made with food grade PET.
Storage Conditions
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Store securely away from adverse weather. Sunlight and temperature fluctuations can impact the keg.
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Do not store on side, do not roll the keg.
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Store the kegs at a constant temperature. If storing at high heat, the shelf life of the keg is reduced.
Handling Precautions
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Keep away from sharp objects, keg is under pressure.
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Rough handling can damage the keg body and keg chimes and therefore the reliability of the product.
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Maximum working pressure of 3.1 Bar, 45 PSI.
Shelf Life
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Stored at room temperature, kegs should be filled within 9 months of receipt.
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If storing at high heat or in fluctuating temperatures, the shelf life of the keg may be significantly reduced.
Recycling Instructions
Before Recycling
Component Recycling
Keg Body
Recycle in line with plastics code 1 (PET - Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Keg Fitting
Recycle in line with plastics code 7 (Other Plastics)
Keg Chimes
Recycle in line with plastics codes 2 or 5, marked on the chime
Recycling Benefits
Petainer kegs are designed with sustainability in mind. Proper recycling of keg components helps:
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Reduce landfill waste and environmental impact
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Conserve resources by allowing materials to be reused in new products
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Lower the carbon footprint compared to traditional steel kegs
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Support the circular economy and sustainable business practices
Safety Symbols
Familiarize yourself with these important safety symbols that you may find on Petainer kegs and packaging:
Warning
Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in damage to the keg
Keep Away From Sunlight
Protect from direct sunlight and UV exposure
Handle With Care
Contents are fragile and under pressure
Temperature Sensitive
Store at recommended temperature range
Recyclable
Components should be separated and recycled according to material type
Use By Date
Fill within 9 months of receipt when stored at room temperature
