BPA, chemical free? I'm just wondering if anybody knows whether this item has BPA in the lid and whether the stainless steel has any sort of chemical lining to it. I've tried contacting thermos twice about this and they simply don't reply. Being in australia means that I can't call their customer service number either, so I'm finding this quite irritating.Any replies would be much appreciated. I am quite keen on avoiding any extra toxicity! BPA, chemical free? I'm just wondering if anybody knows whether this item has BPA in the lid and whether the stainless steel has any sort of chemical lining to it. I've tried contacting... » Read More BPA, chemical free? I'm just wondering if anybody knows whether this item has BPA in the lid and whether the stainless steel has any sort of chemical lining to it. I've tried contacting thermos twice about this and they simply don't reply. Being in australia means that I can't call their customer service number either, so I'm finding this quite irritating.Any replies would be much appreciated. I am quite keen on avoiding any extra toxicity! « Show Less
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According to the Thermos website, they do not use any BPA plastic in any of their products. I have one of these and the lid and cup are labeled type 5 plastic, which is deemed safe. As for a lining on the stainless steel, I have no idea, but I'm not sure why you would need a lining so I would guess no.
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stainless usually and most don't need linings like can-food cans/containers. thermos website is fancy but states nothing to absolute ensure the customer 100% their products are 100% or 99.9% bpa or phthlate or lead free. Unlike klean canteen, check their products. i have all their products and works great!
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The only plastic it contains is the stopper, the lining of the cap, and the handle. While I do not know what type of plastic is used, I know that they are BPA free, as all Thermos products are. Sorry I can't tell you more.
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I found this pitcher in a Target store and it was marked as BPA-free. I have been using this make and model since mychildren were babies (now 22-28 yrs old) and have never had a problem except being stained with Kool-aid and tea or melted after being set on a hot stove or chewed on by the dog. It's reassuring to know that it's BPA-free!
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I don't know about BPA free, but the lid is the only plastic part inside. The handle is totally external. It's a very nice kettle and works well. Inside is totally stainless, except for hard plastic lid that covers it.
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I was looking around for that, too. I actually ended up getting the Thermos 10-oz. "Thermos Flower Food Jar - Purple (10 oz.)" (there are also "fashion" and "lava" designs) because the cap was stainless steel...though only on the outside, as it turned out. All the food jars I've been able to actually examine in person have plastic on the inside of the lid, with plastic threads for the screw-top and sometimes a kind of silicone-type O-ring as well. Having read a lot of mixed and poor reviews for stainless-steel caps on water bottles, I suspect it's pretty hard to get a good, easy-closing seal with stainless steel on stainless steel.... I was looking around for that, too. I actually ended up getting the Thermos 10-oz. "Thermos Flower Food Jar - Purple (10 oz.)" (there are also "fashion" and "lava" designs) because the cap was stainless steel...though only on the outside, as it turned out. All the food jars I've been able to actually examine in person have plastic on the inside of the lid, with plastic threads for the screw-top and sometimes a kind of silicone-type O-ring as well. Having read a lot of mixed and poor reviews for... » Read More I was looking around for that, too. I actually ended up getting the Thermos 10-oz. "Thermos Flower Food Jar - Purple (10 oz.)" (there are also "fashion" and "lava" designs) because the cap was stainless steel...though only on the outside, as it turned out. All the food jars I've been able to actually examine in person have plastic on the inside of the lid, with plastic threads for the screw-top and sometimes a kind of silicone-type O-ring as well. Having read a lot of mixed and poor reviews for stainless-steel caps on water bottles, I suspect it's pretty hard to get a good, easy-closing seal with stainless steel on stainless steel.... « Show Less
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To the best of my understanding the liner is stainless steel with a non-stick coating called Polyfon made by Daikin. The coating is supposedly safe and contains no BPA's, unlike Teflon. It is probably applied to prevent the build-up of mineral deposits or stains over time. My thermos is now 3 years old and is as good as the day I bought it. If it cost twice as much as it does it would still be a bargain, in my opinion. Hope this helps.
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As far as I know, if the can does not have a white plastic lining on the inside, it is BPA free. I haven't seen any white plastic lining on the inside of any of their cans. But I think they should be required to list all concerns that consumers have about their products so the consumer has the freedom to intelligently decide whether or not to buy their product.
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Did you check the company's website? In the FAQ's section it clearly states: "Our pour caps are made of FDA-approved BPA-free number "5" Polypropylene plastic. While it is not the organically-derived (i.e. plant/bio-based) plastic typically used in disposable products, it is recommended as the safest choice for food and beverages." If this is not sufficient details for you, then contact the company directly. Because the food is in contact with the lid only briefly and we do not heat the lid, I am not particularly worried about possible leaching. I'm so happy to have a lid that works!
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Pat, I don't know. Water is mostly in contact with stainless steel, on the interior there are two pieces of plastic where the handle is attached and the rim holding the lid is plastic and does contact the water as it is poured out. It has been an excellent kettle for us, just do not know about the BPA, sorry.
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Hi. The thermos is stainless. The only non-stainless part is the bottom of the lead that screws on and the insulating rubber band- and I dont know if they are BPA free. Hope that helps
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I contacted Breville about over two years ago about the plastic used to make their products and the Breville BTM800XL in particular. According to them, the plastic which touches the water is BPA-free plastic. After doing some research on BPA-free plastic, I found that the manufacturer of this plastic will not reveal anything about the plastic except that it is BPA-free. They refuse to disclose the materials which go into making it and they refuse to discuss whether there may be any toxins in it. They will not assure us that there are no other toxins in the plastic beyond the lack of BPA. I called Breville once again and they just kept telling me that it is BPA-free but seemed unconcerned about the fact that the manufacturer of the plastic refuses to disclose any details about the content of the plastic. Breville very quickly became rude even though I asked my questions in a respectful manner. They wanted no more discussion of it. I was very disappointed in their lack of concern in this matter. The Breville BTM800XL is a great concept in electric tea makers. It's all stainless steel and glass (safe materials) except for the plastic on the tea leaf basket which rides up and down inside the boiling water. Couldn't they have put in a little extra effort to use stainless steel or titanium instead of a mystery plastic so that no one would have an objection to this tea maker?
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I purchased this item (The white version) and cannot find any type of label stating that it's BPA free. In fact it's "out gassing" right out of the box. I have no idea if the product works, but I'm sorry I didn't do my research beforehand because I won't use a a product that's *not* BPA free. Well, it's a $9.00 lesson. http://www.wtsp.com/tryit/article/277463/22/Try-It-Before-You-Buy-It-MicroMaster-Pressure-Cooker
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I did not think stainless steel had BPA? I found the tray on this site http://www.organicallyhatched.com/Onyx-Stainless-Steel-Ice-Cube-Tray-p/onyict.htm and it is listed as BPA and lead free.
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It's plastic, not really sure whether it's bpa free. We hardly used it. We bought a thermos that stainless inside work better. Hope this help.
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The interior is stainless steel but it has a few small plastic parts. The lid and the filter around the pour spout are both made with plastic parts and hot water does come into contact with them. I don't know if they are BPA free.
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No! Proctor Silex has products that have a BPA free in the "food zone" claim, but this specific model is not included in that product lineup. The cordless 1L kettle is stated to be BPA free in the "food zone" on it's website though. I wish I had known this before I bought the product!
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The steamer from what I know is not BPA free. That answers that question for you. To deal with with the people who did not answer your question but advised you not to buy the product anyway, I want to give you my experience with this product. I love it. I use it almost every day. I have owned it for well over 8 months and have never had any melting troubles. I use this is a 3 qt Lodge Color Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. It works beautifully in that. I think most people are using this on way to high of a heat. The silicone feat are rated to 500 deg and the plastic 400 deg F. That is my 2 cents.