What kind of glass is Duralex?

French tempered glass
Duralex is a French tempered glass tableware and kitchenware manufacturer located in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin in Loiret. Using a technique developed in the 1930s by Saint-Gobain, moulded glass is heated to 600 degrees Celsius, then cooled very quickly, giving it an impact resistance twice superior to normal glass.

What is Duralex glass made of?

soda-lime glass
Duralex Products are 100% recyclable, glass is made to be remade. Glass is one of the most recyclable materials on the planet. Our products are made of soda-lime glass created from sand, soda ash and limestone. Completely lead and cadmium free.

Is Duralex like Pyrex?

These are two world-class brands, using two different types of glass – Pyrex® uses borosilicate glass to make kitchenware with resistance to thermal shock of up to 220 °C, while Duralex® makes highly tempered soda-lime glass for durable and stylish tableware.

Is Duralex unbreakable?

Tempered Glasses: The Closest Thing to Unbreakable Glasses Picardie tempered glassware is made by Duralex, a French company that invented the tempering process for glassware. Tempering is a heat-treating process that creates very resilient glassware and the closest thing to unbreakable glasses that you’ll find.

Is Duralex still made in France?

Duralex Picardie glasses are still produced in France and are functional and stylish – they feel extremely comfortable in your hand.

What is arcoroc France glass?

ARCOROC GLASSWARE Arcoroc is a brand name used by Arc International (headquartered in Arques, France) primarily for their commercial-grade ware (glassware made to withstand heavier abuse than items sold for typical home use), such as drinkware, barware, dinnerware, cookware, serving bowls, etc, used especially in …

Why is Pyrex so popular?

as a line of clear borosilicate glass used in the laboratory or in the kitchen. Its multifunctional use and ability to withstand a high heat made it incredibly popular for home cooks and universities alike.

Are Duralex glasses safe?

How is Duralex safe? Duralex glassware is lead free and non-leaching. It is completely hygenic as it doesn’t absorb any liquids. Duralex is also safe in the event of strong shock; the glass would break into small pieces rather than jagged shards.

Does Arcoroc glass contain lead?

When tested with an XRF instrument this small vintage clear glass Arcoroc juice tumbler (Made in France) tested positive for Lead with the following reading: 223 ppm.

Is Arcoroc made in France?

Most Arcoroc glassware sold within the United States is actually manufactured at their North American glassware-producing facility (Durand Glass Manufacturing Company) which is located in Millville, New Jersey. The Durand operation started glass production at Millville in 1982.

What is the difference between Pyrex and Pyrex?

**PYREX® items with CAPITAL LETTERS in the logo are safer** Corning used a logo with capital letters and so does the French company manufacturing PYREX with Borosilicate Glass. The American company making pyrex® (lower case letters) makes their product from Soda-Lime glass.