Does it say exactly what Kinds of plastics are used? No silicone? They should just sell the insert pieces to fit into our Rubbermaid containers!
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I don't see anything that tells what plastics are used but it isn't silicone. I have 4 or 5 of these, the first one I bought 3 years ago, they are great for storing fresh fruits and vegetables. The insert allows drainage for high water content produce and it gives ample airflow as well. I highly recommend the Produce Savers.
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I'm not sure about the kind of plastic, however I have found that these inserts do not keep produce fresher any longer than using a rubbermaid container without them. Don't waste your money.
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Silicone does not contain BPA, PVC or Pthalates. Silicone is a synthetic rubber that is elementally different. It is the hard plastic handle part does not say for sure that it is BPA free. It does say it is dishwasher safe which means it can withstand high temp. http://www.hhs.gov/safety/bpa/
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The combination of the 1/2 gallon containers should yield about a gallon of silicone. Thank you.
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According to this link, yes http://guide.thesoftlanding.com/bpa-and-pvc-free-food-storage-containers/
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we used old plastic food storage containers...ones that we lost the lid or it broke. Poked holes in the side for ventilation, filled with vermiculite, and couple months later...baby ddragons
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The container is plastic. I am not aware if these compounds are present or not in the material, but they hold up pretty well.
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I agree with Alex....some kind of metal...they are not the plastic ones. I am still looking for the 1 piece metal for wide mouth jars if anyone finds them. I am using them for left over paint...what a great idea.
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They are made of Tritan, a bpa-free copolymer similar to polycarbonate. I do not know if the lids fit the old black lidded containers add my prior plastic ware had curved blue lids.
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Hello Stephen; I honestly can't tell you. But if I had a question about plastics containing BPA I'd probably not purchase them. If you could contact the manufacturer he should be able to give a definitive answer. Sorry I can't help you.
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I have the box pictured and it also does not say, whereas most silicone products seem to proudly state so. My guess is it is Teflon or something they aren't comfortable stating (and don't have to by our food standards for some reason).
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I checked the bottom of the trays, and there's no indication of the typed of plastic. The cubes slip right out of the trays. You might Google "Sterilite" to see if you can find out that way.
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Glass is BPA free. Even if the plastic lid is BPA free doesn't mean it's safe. They replace the BPA with another chemical. And I'm pretty sure it isn't safe either. this is what i found about siliconeIf plastic can't be avoided altogether, the safest type (meaning the most stable, slowest to degrade and leech chemicals into your water, food, etc.) is silicone.There is a lot of debate on silicone leaching chemicals. I did read some where that it's least likely in silicone that isn't heated up. As in the ones you cook with.So glass, 100% natural rubber and metal are the best I've read Glass is BPA free. Even if the plastic lid is BPA free doesn't mean it's safe. They replace the BPA with another chemical. And I'm pretty sure it isn't safe either. this is what i found about siliconeIf plastic can't be avoided altogether, the safest type (meaning the most stable, slowest to degrade and leech chemicals into your water, food, etc.) is silicone.There is a lot of debate on silicone leaching chemicals. I did read some where that it's least likely in silicone that isn't heated up. As in the ones you cook with.So glass, 100% natural rubber and... » Read More Glass is BPA free. Even if the plastic lid is BPA free doesn't mean it's safe. They replace the BPA with another chemical. And I'm pretty sure it isn't safe either. this is what i found about siliconeIf plastic can't be avoided altogether, the safest type (meaning the most stable, slowest to degrade and leech chemicals into your water, food, etc.) is silicone.There is a lot of debate on silicone leaching chemicals. I did read some where that it's least likely in silicone that isn't heated up. As in the ones you cook with.So glass, 100% natural rubber and metal are the best I've read « Show Less
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I use plastic or silicone just because it seems like I should. Wood would be fine, too.
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Lids are made from BPA-free polypropylene and have a silicone seal. Ideal situation, of course, would be no plastic. But as long as the food rests safely in the glass portion, it's about as good as it gets. Wean Greens and Glasslocks are simply awesome!
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The amazon site says silicone for material. Nothing more and nothing less. Maybe another site or the parent site would be more specific. It seems to be 100% to me but I am not sure I would be able to tell the difference otherwise.
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I don't have the rubbermaid ones anymore as the lids split and cracked. I only use Tupperware Modular Mates now because they are much better quality and have a lifetime warranty if they split or crack. In fact, this is the one product that made me decide to become a Tupperware consultant. If you look at my storefront - ForMyKids - you'll see the Modular Mates sets I'm talking about. I'm sorry for this "commercial" but it is just something that I feel passionately about. Or you could contact me at sarahpat with isp of surewest DOT net
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Can't say for certain but Silicone is usually an alternative to plastic with Phthalates.