Do I have to worry about BPA exposure from this plastic?
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Can this be used as a steamer or rice cooker.? What is the actual temperature attained with each level in the dial? The plastic in the hot pot worries me. I thought it was metal lined. What are the chances that the plastic can emit cancerogenic fumes while heating up?
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I wrote to Proctor Silex before purchasing it. They said "BPA-free in all 'food-zones'" for this product.
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The presence of Bisphenol-A was never a concern because we collected water only for use in our flower garden. Because of BPA's poor solubility in water, it shouldn't be of concern unless you're storing drinking water for use by infants or the elderly. Don't store organic solvents in any plastic container.
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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....
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I checked, and I cant find anywhere where it says BPA free, so Im going to assume its not BPA free.
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Avoid using #7 plastics as much as possible-it is a mixed bag and you never quite know what kind of plastic is included in the mix. i have emailed this company asking them to explain to me how it can be bpa free and still be a number 7, waiting for the reply.
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First off, I want to make sure you are looking at the ball and not the ball and pitcher... The ball is made of plastic and I am not sure if it is BPA free, I have had this ball for a while. I do put the ball on the top rack of my dishwasher...
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It says on side, "the lining of this can was produced without BPA" so you should be okay....
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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'm going to have to guess no. There aren't any labels saying it is BPA free, and BPA free materials have a different sound when I tap them. This seems to be regular plastic.
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I wrapped all plastic/rubber areas with a plastic cover just in case. However I didn't see any damage to the plastic itself. Just make sure water don't touch the treated area.
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From my experiences NO! Also, the plastic is free of all BPA's which you can get from other types of plastics. One other thing is there are different sizes depending on your needs.
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The next model, 7601, is labeled explicitly "BPA free." To me that means either (a) the product was always BPA free but enough people complained so the company felt it had to clarify that statement for the upgrade OR (b) the 7600 is made of plastic that leaches but the 7601 isn't. If you've already bought it like I did and it's too late to take it back, I would either call the manufacturer, junk it, or use it sparingly. I think heating plastic in all forms is a bad idea, but since it was a gift and is useful, I use it - but only now and then.
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Considering the minimal contact time involved between the lids and the food, the fact that BPA is primarily a concern when the material is heated, and the concern about its replacements (primarily BPS) actually being worse, I wouldn't worry about it.
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That's news to me. Mine did not have any such plastic, or I don't remember it as being an issue if there was one.
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Sorry, I really don't know other than it is BPA free. You might want to contact the company.
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The risk of leaching chemicals like BPA occurs when plastics are heated. This diffuser remains cool, colder than room temperature, therefore I wouldn't worry about what kind of plastic it is made with. Also just to clarify, just because something is BPA free doesn't mean it is safe. Every type of plastic leaches harmful chemicals. There have been a lot of studies done on BPA so it is most widely known. The other compounds that make up plastic are just untested. Who knows, maybe they are even more toxic! Try to use glass when you can, but I wouldn't worry about it in this case.
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Contact manufacturer directly and research if BPA leaches from that product?