What classification of polyethylene is this bottle? Or is it bio-derived? If it isn't bio-derived can anyone suggest one that is? Thank you.
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Don't know if this is the answer that you are looking for, the bottle has a recycle triangle with the number 5 and PP stamped underneath.
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On this specific purple Bobble, there is a number 5 in the triangle with "PP" underneath it. My other Bobble is clear and has a number 1 in the triangle with "PETE" underneath it. I also didn't realize until now that the bottles were made from different plastic, although I guess I should have figured it out since they look and feel different. I just went to their website and it says in their FAQ that "bobble is made from FDA-approved polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, that is free of BPA, phthalates and PVC. The filter housing and mouth piece is made from polypropylene, or PP, that is free of BPA, phthalates and PVC." On this specific purple Bobble, there is a number 5 in the triangle with "PP" underneath it. My other Bobble is clear and has a number 1 in the triangle with "PETE" underneath it. I also didn't realize until now that the bottles were made from different plastic, although I guess I should have figured it out since they look and feel different. I just went to their website and it says in their FAQ that "bobble is made from FDA-approved polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, that is free of BPA, phthalates and PVC. The filter housing and mouth piece is made from... » Read More On this specific purple Bobble, there is a number 5 in the triangle with "PP" underneath it. My other Bobble is clear and has a number 1 in the triangle with "PETE" underneath it. I also didn't realize until now that the bottles were made from different plastic, although I guess I should have figured it out since they look and feel different. I just went to their website and it says in their FAQ that "bobble is made from FDA-approved polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, that is free of BPA, phthalates and PVC. The filter housing and mouth piece is made from polypropylene, or PP, that is free of BPA, phthalates and PVC." « Show Less
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If they're stamped with 2, they're Polyethylene. I assume they're HDPE (high-density) instead of LDPE (low-density). This link will give you more information on the chemicals that can and can't be used with this type of plastic: http://www.cdf1.com/technical%20bulletins/Polyethylene_Chemical_Resistance_Chart.pdf (Just passing this along, as I had to look it up and it took me a while, so I thought I'd share.)
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I contacted the company and this is their response: "Our bottles and packaging are free from BPA and BPS, phthalates and other hormone disrupters. We have no such ingredients in our products either." Sorry it took so long.
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I don't think that I came across a definitive answer... The bottom of the Kelap Coconut Oil carries the PETE 1 symbol. The following information came from www.nrdc.org/thisgreenlife: "#1 (PET or PETE) plastic is the kind used for bottled water bottles, which are generally regarded as safe. They have been shown to leach antimony into the water in a couple of studies, but at levels considered safe by the EPA. The scare about their leaching DEHA if reused, which you may have come across, turns out to be an urban legend. If there is any risk from reuse, it probably comes from bacterial contamination." An interesting twist is that just because an item is PBA free, doesn't mean that it is health risk free. Google "Is PETE 1 PBA free?" and follow some of the leads. Also contact the Kelapo company itself. I have no definitive answer. Personally, I am at the point that "if PETE 1 is safe for one time use, I am going to use it for now, since it is a quality product. An alternate is to put the coconut oil in another container, such as glass or stainless steel. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. It's a crazy world when one is trying to eat healthy, and one has to worry about the containers that the healthy foods come in!
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It's got a recycle # of 5 and it's not lines. according to the web: 'Safe' metal bottles that are most likely BPA-free are those made of stainless steel, which are more corrosion resistant. Stainless steel bottles tend not to have any epoxy resin liners. (http://www.worldpublicunion.org/2013-06-01-NEWS-plastic-numbers-to-avoid-bpa-numbers.html) I hope that helps.
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The plastic used is a type that is resistant to alcohol. The one that I had before (same type) was not alcohol resistant. The new ones are Coast Guard. EPA, etc.
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I'm sorry for not answer you sooner. This bottle is plastic,I hope this helps you.Karla
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Hi N. Alexander, Great question. Yes, all of our jars and lids we use are BPA-Free. Our jars are made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and our lids are made of polypropylene (PP) both of which are naturally BPA-Free. Also, the F217 liner (the liner present in the top of both of our two different size lids) is BPA free. The F217 liner core is made of low density polyethylene (LDPE) and it's between two layers of solid LDPE. Here is a blog post on the Container & Packaging Supply company's blog about BPA and BPA-Free products (Note: about half way down the page look for "Not All Plastic Has BPA." to find that HDPE and PP is BPA-Free. Also, the second to last paragraph in the body of the post explains what plastics are BPA free.): http://www.containerandpackaging.com/blog/2012/06/why-it-wont-kill-you-bisphenol-a-bpa-and-the-defamed-plastic-bottles/ Here are two other useful links: http://www.livestrong.com/article/158674-which-plastic-containers-can-i-safely-use/ http://www.reuseit.com/product-materials/the-7-most-common-plastics-and-how-they-are-typically-used.htm Hope this helps. I'm sorry for the delay in answering your question. That is out of character for our company's response time. The main reason for the delay is that we as sellers aren't notified of questions that are posted in Amazon Answers like yours was. We do monitor new questions and for some reason we simply didn't see it listed. Please accept our apologies. Warmest regards, David Founder and CEO African Skin Solutions ASBI Certified Shea Technician
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I emailed the company and asked. I got a very nice response but I am not quite sure of the answer. Thank you for contact us about Ocean Naturals. We understand and respect your concerns regarding BPA content, which is why we work with vendors that support our strict quality and production guidelines, respect our customer's requirements, while staying focused on consumer health and safety concerns. Ocean Naturals is not manufactured from materials known to contain Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether (BADGE), Bisphenol F, Diglycidyl Ether (BFDGE), or Novolac Glycidyl Ether (NOGE). These materials are not intentionally added components to any of our products. Thank you for contacting Ocean Naturals. We are a young brand and appreciate your feedback. I hope what I have shared is helpful.
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It is polyethylene. The other answers that say it's vinyl are incorrect; vinyl drip hose is the stuff people are calling rubber. I've used both and prefer poly because it is a bit more rigid, thinner, and doesn't harden as quickly when exposed to the sun (UV light).
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I don't know, so I wrote to Eco Vessel to see, and will post the answer I receive. Here's what I asked: Hello - I gave you a good review on Amazon, but now someone is writing me to ask about the quality of your stainless steel, so can you please let me know how often you test the stainless steel that lines your insulated bottles and what tests are actually performed? They do say on their website that the bottles are made in China - see http://www.ecovessel.com/faq.htm
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Great question....I honestly don't know. The bottle does not state anything about BPA. NeilMed has a website.Maybe you can find an answer. I never thought about this and I am going to check as well. Thanks for making me aware!
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Sorry, but I don't know. I've been concerned about that some myself, but it's at least a better option than the plastic bottles. Otherwise I've been very happy with it. :-)
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The bag itself has the recycle symbol with the number 4 printed on it. Number 4-coded plastic is Low-density polyethylene, or LDPE, commonly used to manufacture shopping bags. So they are not biodegradable as far as I can determine.
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The previous bottles I have received all says Grade B on the lid. However I recently read an article mentioning that they were some new regulations that were changing the way Maple Syrup is graded. I am not sure which way this will influence the grading of this maple syrup. All in all, the taste is wonderful.
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I don't know. But given that plastic manufacturers traditionally used BPA in practically everything, and now shout from the rooftops when their product is"BPA-free", I think it is wise to assume that these bottles do contain BPA.