Is there any indication of the type of plastic on the underside of the lid? Thanks so much!
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There are not any markings on the lids or packaging that indicate the type of plastic or if they are recyclable. It is Manufactured by: Texas Best Unlimited, LP in Kerrville, TX. Toll-Free# (830)257-6020. No known website.
915124
There is no indication on the underside of the lid regarding what type of plastic the lids are made of.
915125
I think if it was BPA Free they'd be bragging about it and it would be indicated in an easily found manner. The fact that no one can find the info means to me that it is not BPA. Texas is not the most ecologically friendly or health-oriented environment as a whole. The Amazon ad here says that they were made from recycled plastics which is likely more of an economical rather than ecological or health oriented decision, IMHO.
915126
No, I couldn't see any. I was concerned about BPA but the seeds/sprouts don't really touch the plastic except when being rinsed, and I was told that the metal ones rust. Have you found any stainless steel lids? Those would be perfect but might be relatively expensive.
915127
I don't have the packaging so am not sure of the chemical makeup of these lids. The underside is exactly the same as the top side. I have been using several of these for months and no signs of wear or discoloration. The best I have used for my sprouting jars and I am using them everyday. Hope this answer helps.
915128
Good Question. I examined the lids, top and bottom and could find no number. Also looked at all the printed material that came with the lids, not there either. There is a website - texasbestunlimited.com - maybe they can help.
915129
None of the three lids (red, green, yellow) appear to have any markings at all on them so there is no data to share. LaJoie's answer about how little the sprouts come into contact with the plastic anyway is an excellent point to consider.
1609495
Unsure- the lid is mainly metal within a plastic seal. The seal may have BPA but am unsure
600231
The one I ordered last week was glass. Before that it was plastic. Seems to be luck of the draw...
1989838
The lid is plastic. I wouldn't let that deter you from buying a Hydroflask if you don't have ine already! I love mine - still has ice in the morning - keeps coffee hot all day (and no they don't pay me to say that!)
543040
hello yes the knob on the top of the lid is plastic. The cap on this knob is what conceals the screw.
1367978
I have the white version of this model. Yes, the sides and bottom are stainless steel, but the lid has plastic on the underside painted to appear stainless steel. When steam rises and heats the underside of the lid, the water will run back to the bottom and bring down any potential plastic chemical. It's not entirely stainless steel interior, I'm upset.
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I'm not certain because it was bought to give as a gift and I can't remember. I did buy one for us about a year or so before that and the part of the lid that attaches to the lid is plastic--the part on the body of the cooler is metal.
1349798
The lid is plastic. Can only be used with upper pan and not on lower flat heat plate. This our second one. Love it and cleans up so well.
1941234
The lid is plastic but the body is stainless steel. When in use water does splash up to the inside of the lid so I use withou lid on. Just have to be careful to watch when lid is off and make sure it turns off. I just did not like the smell of the plastic-that's why I use without the lid.
2094097
Mine just arrived and I was disappointed to find plastic on the inside around the spout. I called the company and the representative said the plastic is BPA free. I wish I could find something online that confirmed this. Not sure if I'm going to keep the product
180277
The inside of the lid is stainless steel but the outside of it is a type of plastic
1848737
How does one know the difference? I can say that the red parts (flat lid, edges around the side) are plastic. But, the portion that "pops open", the opaque sides, are a flexible plastic. It could be silicone, but I don't know how to determine.
1837439
The underside is hard plastic just like the lid with a white ring of rubber-like material.If you close it correctly you can lay the jug down without it leaking
629327
Not sure what BPA is, not sure I care? The easy clean lid is a nice new feature, but in my search for my purchase, this feature was generally a bit more pricey. I thought that feature was worth the extra cost, and after using mine for a several months, I am convinced I made the right choice. The old lids where real tough to clean, and sometimes developed some funky goo under the flapper seal that was hard to see and almost impossible to clean adequately.
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Yes and yes. Apparently they changed the design. I was a little confused, too, but went out on a limb and bought it and found it is exactly the same as the clear plastic with light blue lid. Glad I could help!
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it is hard plastic. I've been using it for a few months now, and the threads inside the lid are stripping a little.
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the bottom part is glass. I don't know about the plastic but it shouldn't matter unless you're using this for hot liquids