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. Oster 025843-000-000 Blender Glass Jar (Square Top)
from: Sunbeam / Oster
The description says the jar is made of Makrolon, which is a specific brand of polycarbonate, also known as Lexan. It is not plain old plastic - in fact it is more durable than its glass counterpart and costs more to manufacture. It may feel like ordinary plastic but it is not. It is heat resistant and will take 212 degree boiling water without damage or cracking, and is extremely difficult to scratch. It is used in skyscrapers for its optical clarity, high impact strength, and weather resistance. Armored vehicles use a different grade of it to deflect bullets. Even the food grade version, for all practical purposes, is virtually unbreakable. Medical laboratories use it because it is non-reactive. It won't absorb odors like cheap tupperware. ... Read More:
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