Does the plastic in the polyester foam leach endocrine disrupters (such as BPA) into the water?
2071217
I have no idea. However it is my understanding that BPA is not as much a problem for animals as people, it may not even trigger the same hormonal response. These things are so small that I would imaging any leaching would be so minute as to not really matter. I could be wrong though.
2071218
This is a great fountain. Very easy to keep clean. Such a technical question might best bePosed to the manufafturer
2071219
No idea if BPA is leached. You should contact the vendor and ask that question directly.
977072
No, it is a lubricant, there are no harsh chemicals that should be affected by plastic.
573258
Have you any clue what type of "thermoplastic" is in constant contact with the boiling water? If it happens to be polycarbonate I'd prefer to avoid it, on the assumption that the compound Bisphenol-A would dissolve in the water.
1105359
Some BPA-free plastics are worse endocrine disrupters than BPA. http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/03/tritan-certichem-eastman-bpa-free-plastic-safe
363282
I only know of Brita, (I have a brita now), and Pur. Both of these are plastic.
54824
Packaging doesn't state phthalate free; I did look at several websites to check this out. The best info I could find indicates most new rubbermaid food containers have low levels of this chemical, but none tested show leaching into food. The bottom grid for this produce saver product is a hard plastic, like a lid, and very unlikely to contain these plastic softeners. I worry more about deordorants, cosmetics, anything with fragrance etc. than these particular containers. However, to be completely safe, your best bet is glass containers with hard plastic lids.
1178499
No, there is a little plastic as well, which they say is BPA free. I'm sure you can call the company and ask to confirm.
2144714
The fact that the description says the words "BPA free" are printed on the bottle, but it does not specify that the bottle is actually BPA free is suspect enough for me NOT to purchase this product. Please look up plastic #7 to see if this is safe material for water and that it does not leach.
376752
I do not know...I thought that BPA was in plastics...sometimes companies will list this since it seems to be the new buzz word...really should refer to the company to answer this question..
1357120
Nowhere on it does this set say that it is BPA free, and as a matter of fact, it is made of PVC--a highly toxic to little ones endocrine (hormone)-disrupting plastic, loaded with phthalates and carcinogens. I returned mine because of the intense chemical odor and learning it is made of PVC.
999831
No absolutely no BPA. We only use inert plastics that do not contain BPA. For parts in contact with water, we also do not use reprocessed or colored plastics. Reprocessed and colored plastics are sometimes contaminated with heavy metals, arsenic, lead, antimony, cadmium, etc. You can google reprocessed plastic heavy metal contamination or colored plastic heavy metal contamination for more information. Some water coolers use reprocessed plastics to save money. And others use colored plastics in contact with water for cosmetic reasons. We stay clear away from any materials that leach toxins, such as BPA or heavy metals.
1181535
Hi BPA is only ever found in plastic. The water is held in a glass container. That is probably why they don't mention BPA. Hope that helps :)
685728
Please don't nuke plastics of any kind. These are BPA safe but once plastic is heated to high temp it wil leach out all kinds of estrogens and toxins.
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"Almost all commercially available plastic products we sampled-independent of the type of resin, product, or retail source-leached chemicals having reliably detectable EA [estrogenic activity], including those advertised as BPA free. In some cases, BPA-free products released chemicals having more EA than did BPA-containing products." - from the US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. PMCID: PMC3222987
730359
It doesn't matter if the plastic is BPA free or not. The chemical that BPA replaced was toxic & whatever the chemical used to replace BPA will also be toxic. Using petroleum based plastic in food products is not very smart, unless you like consuming carcinogens�
573255
I did a little research on this, and from what I can tell, Bisphenol A is only an issue in polycarbonate plastic. The clear stuff, usually labeled with a 7 at the bottom...I'm buying this....
2270213
It is indeed. I contacted the manufacturer; their response was: The polyethylene we use, by its nature, does not contain BPA. We have no recommendations on storing water for any lengthy duration, but obviously that should be avoided for the same reason that water bottles in a grocery store are rotated so that older ones are sold first. Even the most filtered of water will support bacterial growth over time. Plastics are by their nature porous to some extent when compared to other materials such as glass or metal, so oxidation (bacterial growth) can occur over extended periods of time, however the actual length of suitability is all subject to environmental conditions . I hope this information is of assistance. Sincerely, Scepter Corporation Marine Products | International Export