On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:43:42 -0700, LM wrote:

Glass bottles explode from 70 to 100psi.
Soda bottles can go way over 200 psi.
Call Coca Cola's information line 800-438-2653

I'm on the line with them right now! They are very helpful!

They do the research for you, while you wait. So far, the woman says the
maximum psi the package can withstand is based on the volume of carbonation
and type of fluid it contains.

Digging more, she says every one of their carbonated PET containers from 20
ounces to 2 liters can withstand the industry standard 150 psi. In
addition, some Coke products have PET packaging that can withstand up to
250 psi (it all depends on the type of product in the package).

They're gonna send me via email WHICH bottles can withstand 250 psi as the
lady said she had to sent that over to the Research Department.

Of course, I'm using Trader Joe's (very thick) plastic bottles so I'm not
sure how much of this applies; but, maybe that explains why I had no
explosions at 150psi yesterday.

It's great to learn from everyone here. If you have any information about
when a soda bottle explodes, please post the reference here!