what is composition? will plastic stand up to being frozen the stressed when lifted?
341303
I don't use them in freezer but I see where others do. They work good for recycling
341304
The composition is plastic. It has to get really, really, really cold for plastic to freeze and become brittle. Each bin is only a little bigger than a paper grocery bag and unless you put bricks or steel weights in the bins, they should not be stressed when being lifted (frozen or not).
341305
The recycle bins are made of HDPE (high density polyethylene). With normal use, this material can perform well in cold temperatures. I have not personally tested them--I live in Arizona! But my husband is a material specialist and this information comes from him.
341306
The baskets have been in use lifting in and out of my freezer for about two months and they are still in new condition. Not sure of the materials but seem similar to high density poly ethylene.
1316218
The plastic is hard and sturdy. No problems with the unit breaking or falling apart.
2001145
It is a plastic bottle with a metal lid. Specifically a PET (Polyethylene terephthalate). Sounds yucky but that is the common soft drink plastic bottle. I'm from Florida so I can't address the freezing issue...
808387
I live in Wisconsin. I have used 2 of these for my chickens. The plastic does just fine in Winter; however, I did drop one while it had ice in it, and one of the plastic sections of the "food side" broke off. It still works just fine. So yes - as long as you don't do anything too crazy with it, it will hold up to freezing temperatures.
368749
I have found that after this product has frozen the materials separate as you have found. In my experience once it warms up and it is shaken well, as the instructions describe, it is fine and it works like new.
1716284
The plastic bottom and lid are somewhat thin. It fits so snugly together with the frozen insert (which holds the dressing and toppings) and the snap on lid, that makes it sturdy. I'm not sure how it would fare if it were dropped, but I've found it to hold together well without leaking if I store it sideways or roll it around some.
626112
Any plastic, whether it is stated to be safe or not, is going to break down over time in extreme temperatures. With that said, I wouldn't trust any plastic in the microwave, freezer, and certainly not in the oven.
850368
Plastic and it worked great for about 5 years. Recently I used it to mix sausage balls and it broke. Probably a combination of age and a really thick mixture.
1528059
It looks to be the same as a paint can, only smaller. I would think a glass jar would work... not sure if it would melt plastic.
1138233
Not sure if it is plastic, but there is something in there and it is hard. It's not a soft as I hoped for but it doesn't bend.
1165189
I would say yes. It's very heavy plastic like you'd find on a snow shovel or something like that. It is not soft like Tupperware or milk jugs. More like a milk crate toughness.
1262599
ABS plastic. Fairly strong got a small crack from the below zero weather when pulling tray out to clean.
2214314
Durable heavy plastic. I have it mounted on utility pole. It has survived rain, snow, ice and high winds. Great purchase!
263901
Plastic. I broke the original by letting it go too long - the ice cream got too thick, so am more careful now. Don't know if there is a metal option.
2025551
Good question, but I'm not the one to ask unfortunately. I purchased it in the fall and it been freezing and cold here in the N.E. Based on its construction, which is fairly heavy duty plastic of a honeycomb type nature (its not solid plastic but has cavities between the inner and out layers) I would imagine it would hold up well.
2237445
My instant answer is no ... The plastic is not heavy duty. The cups are fragile in the tabs that engage the blender. I can only imagine that the cold temperatures will accentuate that.
16897
Sorry, I can't answer that question. I can only attest to the hold between plastic and tin.