The Coca-Cola Company
CLOSURE AND FINISH FOR SMALL CARBONATED BEVERAGE PACKAGING WITH ENHANCED SHELF LIFE PROPERTIES

Abstract:

This disclosure provides new closure and finish structures suited for small and light-weight carbonated beverage packaging that provide surprisingly improved carbonation retention and greater shelf life, while still achieving light weight. This closure and finish presented herein are particularly suited to small PET containers for carbonated beverages, for example less than or about 400 mL and provide good carbonation retention and shelf life.