摘要 |
A process for filling a container with a liquid, including the following steps: (a) providing a plastic container comprising a spout, a base including a bottom portion with a portion that extends upwardly toward the spout, and a sidewall extending upwardly from the base toward the spout; (b) filling the container with a liquid; (c) sealing the spout with a closure; (d) permitting the formation of a depression or creation of a vacuum inside the container, and; (e) applying heat to the container to bring about shrinkage and internal pressurization of the container to compensate for at least the depression or vacuum of step (d).
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