Is this kettle BPA free?
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You may like this better. The plastic handle can easily be replaced with a $2. drawer pull and stainless screw. All stainless, no plastic. Did not smell bad when out of the box. I did wash it with baking soda, and let it sit a while before rinsing to remove any manufacturing reside. Chef's Choice 685 International Deluxe Cordless Electric Teakettle
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You'll have ask Chef's Choice about the composition of the plastic. They have a customer service number on their website. The body of the unit is glass. The top is plastic, so the water is only in contact with it when pouring.
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Technically the answer is yes. However, according to the published report by The Endocrine Society, most plastics leach similar hormone disrupting compounds that can actually be more potent and dangerous than BPA. So, freshly boiled water from this kettle does has contact with the plastic on lid as it is poured out, and yes, if you are concerned about hormone disrupting chemicals ( and really everyone should be!) then it is not a great choice. I did buy an all stainless steel kettle on Amazon that had a plastic ring on top that I replaced with a drawer pull ( stainless steel screw) from hardware store. Got the idea from a reviewer. Will post the brand in later reply. hope this helps, I know how challenging it is to be aware of these things.
1116370
No plastic. Solid metal. Even the knob on top is stainless. I am very careful about plastic and this product has no plastic touching anything you will be consuming. I agree with Flamimgo; it is a great kettle.
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"BPA free" is a gimmick. Read the science:http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bpa-free-plastic-containers-may-be-just-as-hazardous/?&WT.mc;_id=SA_WR_20140813Don't ask if it is BPA free, but rather if any plastic comes in contact with water, including the lid where hot steam condenses back in. This and all the electric I have seen have this problem. Some stove top teapots do not have plastic at all and I would recommend those.
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The interior is stainless steel but it has a few small plastic parts. The lid and the filter around the pour spout are both made with plastic parts and hot water does come into contact with them. I don't know if they are BPA free.
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My wife and I both find the kettle to be outstanding and it is BPA free and you do not have to open the lid to pour from the kettle. We use Britta filtered water in our kettle and have no mineral buildup at the bottom of the kettle.If you do notice calcium buildup just boil water with a bit of white vinegar and it is clean as new. Great value!
861963
The only plastic on the kettle itself is the handle and cover. The kettle is stainless steel. I would think this is a question for the manufacturer.
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This is completely stainless steel inside the kettle. Only the lid, handle, and base are plastic. All the parts that touch water are stainless.
465210
Pat, I don't know. Water is mostly in contact with stainless steel, on the interior there are two pieces of plastic where the handle is attached and the rim holding the lid is plastic and does contact the water as it is poured out. It has been an excellent kettle for us, just do not know about the BPA, sorry.
520997
I do not know for sure, but I am fairly certain that nothing on it or it's packaging said it was BPA free.
186897
I have no idea if the plastic contains BPA. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer for the answer to that question. The plastic is a very hard plastic, not like the plastic used to make containers for liquids. The only contact the tea has with the plastic is when you pour the tea out and it runs over the ring at the spout.
240442
According to the Rubbermaid website, it is definitely BPA free. AND it's the best carafe ever.
1884185
I no longer have the box and it does not say on the kettle itself. The Fabarware website might be able to answer your question. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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I am searching for a tea kettle and will bypass this since it appears that the water comes in contact with the plastic surface; after doing some research I've learned that BPA Free products have been tested and are not BPA Free in many of the tests. Glass all the way for me.
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It does not say BPA free on the cup. It has a number 2 inside the recycling symbol on the bottom of the cup.
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The plastic inside this kettle is marked as #5. #5 plastic is a Polypropylene which is BPA free. Not convinced, I called the company and the representative assured me that this product was indeed BPA free. I am not sure why they are not advertising it as BPA free, however.
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I really have no idea if this is BPA free, but it is at least 90% stainless steel. We have had it for a few years now and use it almost every day. No problems. Never have had to clean it or descale it. I recommend it highly.
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It isn't stamped on the kettle and I no longer have the box; however, after an exhausting search myself to find a tea kettle not made in China, I can assure you that the kettle is likely from China. One good thing about this kettle is at least there is no contact with plastic.