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When was the first pop top aluminium can produced?

(a) 1959

(b) 1999

(c) 1905

(d) 1950

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Question is taken from Plastic Polymers in chapter Plastic Polymers Structure & Properties of Food Packaging Technology

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Correct answer is (a) 1959

The explanation is: In 1959, also called “pull-tab”. Invented by Ermal Fraze. This eliminated the need for a separate opener tool by attaching an aluminium pull ring lever with a rivet to a scored wedge shaped tab section of can top.

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