Openability of soft drinks PET packagings

Work. 2012:41 Suppl 1:1346-51. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0322-1346.

Abstract

Studies on packaging accessibility are still incipient in Brazil. Many of these packagings can represent a challenge to users, whether due to non-informative labels, tricky tabs or seals, or even those that need strength to open. This paper brings a simple test to determine the necessary torque force to open PET bottles, and to predict the amount of users that could not open it. The findings suggest that a considerable amount of users could not open it or would have some difficulties to exert the necessary force.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • Carbonated Beverages*
  • Equipment Design
  • Ergonomics*
  • Food Packaging*
  • Humans
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Torque

Substances

  • Polyethylene Terephthalates