What kind of plastic is used.....the kind that is now considered safe in US?
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Yes Rosemary, I have been using this product for microwaving eggs for well over 3 years. Just recently ordered another for my daughter.....,
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I'm not sure of the type of plastic - visually reminds me of a thinner version of plexiglass but I could be wrong. We have them throughout our house and still haven't experienced any problems - even with cat and dog running through house, child toddling around, or just clumsy adults. The worst that has happened -- I stumbled over one and the two pieces separated (as they should) and then I just slide them back together - no cracks, breaks, or other damage to them. Great item for the money!
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Plastic....BPA free... I really enjoy using them, especially with the lunch bag designed for them. Very flexible, lots of options. Other questions? Post, and I'll get back to you.
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Plastic, very strong though. Very easy to clean, and chops fast. I also bought for baby food prep. I couldn't find bpa info anywhere, or a helpline for U.S. Also, as far as baby food, it has trouble pureeing some foods like carrots, apples, to smooth, always had chunks, which is fine now for my almost 1yr old, but in early phases, my baby got choked up a couple times when I missed a little chunk. I tried steaming longer, but still had issues with not always 100 percent pureed. Some foods, sweet potato, peaches did great. Not sure?
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It is my understanding that the plastic used does not release chemicals if they are supplied by a named supplier. But, what do we really know..............
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Hi Kristen, We only use food grade materials in our products and partnered with a manufacturer to make a BPA-free product, which also happens to be phthalate free. Happy ordering! And for more information if you're curious (as I am!): I'm pretty sure you can't use phthalates in US food product manufacturing. Our product is polyester (for flexibility), nylon (for durability) and a food grade sealant. Polyester (sometimes called PET) is a bit of a misnomer because people can confuse it with a phthalate due to its chemical name. I decided to get to the bottom of this and found several helpful sources in my own research. Perhaps you'd be interested in reading this one: http://www.petcore-europe.org/content/does-pet-contain-phthalates or this one: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1367856/ Best, Brandon
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Staight from the company, these are made from PVC and polyethylene plastic. They claim they are phthalate free and BPA free. Many reviews reported an off-gassing smells out of the box. If these have a bad smell then something in the plastic is breaking down and releasing chemicals. I'm sorry to say, but if these are made with PVC then they are NOT SAFE. Maybe by US standards but I highly doubt they would pass in Europe. They may have been able to make the PVC without phthalates but they must have had to find a suitable plasticizer replacement. This replacement just isn't a known toxin YET. The same goes for BPA. A replacement has been found that is just as toxic so companies can use the replacement and label the product BPA free. Just remember where plastic comes from...petroleum. There is no getting around it. Plus, polyethylene terephthalate or PET (if that is the one they use) can leach a toxic heavy metal called antimony. Most problems occur with plastic as it ages which doesn't take long. So, do your homework and don't take the companies word for it! Stick with wood toys with water based paint.
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Plastic. Mine did work but not very well using an oil. I mixed thieves oil with fractionated coconut oil and it didn't work as well as i hoped.
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this is a good point which I would like to know as I want to get one of these but not if an unhealthy chemical is leaching into the water from heating of the plastic. If anyone knows about this I would love to know. thanks
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thanks for the information. Just curious why prefer glass container than plastic since the incubating temperature is so low. We are not cooking it with high temperature.
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All of the products you mentioned are BPA, PVC and phthalate-free. Be assured we only use safe non-toxic materials. The safety of the children using/playing with our products is our primary concern, and all of our products meet and exceed all safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).
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On the Japanese products, if you look on the back of the package, there should be a triangular or square arrow icon, and it will have a PP or PET or PE in or next to it. That tells you the type of plastic used. PP is #5 in the US, polypropylene (used for Tupperware, baby bottles, etc.) PET is #1 Polyethylene terephthalate (used for bottled water.) PE is #2 or #4 (high or low density Polyethylene.) All four of those types are BPA-free. ("4, 5, 1, 2; all the rest are bad for you.")If you purchase and the package shows something else, Amazon has to pay return shipping, as then the description would be inaccurate. On the Japanese products, if you look on the back of the package, there should be a triangular or square arrow icon, and it will have a PP or PET or PE in or next to it. That tells you the type of plastic used. PP is #5 in the US, polypropylene (used for Tupperware, baby bottles, etc.) PET is #1 Polyethylene terephthalate (used for bottled water.) PE is #2 or #4 (high or low density Polyethylene.) All four of those types are BPA-free. ("4, 5, 1, 2; all the rest are bad for you.")If you purchase and the package shows something else, Amazon has to pay return shipping, as... » Read More On the Japanese products, if you look on the back of the package, there should be a triangular or square arrow icon, and it will have a PP or PET or PE in or next to it. That tells you the type of plastic used. PP is #5 in the US, polypropylene (used for Tupperware, baby bottles, etc.) PET is #1 Polyethylene terephthalate (used for bottled water.) PE is #2 or #4 (high or low density Polyethylene.) All four of those types are BPA-free. ("4, 5, 1, 2; all the rest are bad for you.")If you purchase and the package shows something else, Amazon has to pay return shipping, as then the description would be inaccurate. « Show Less
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Rubber, it breaks down rubber (I think most plastics are inert) but it doesn't change the answer. Nope, don't use it
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i don't know what type of plastic it is.... but it's sturdy and flexible.... easy cleanup.....
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Burning plastic is harmful. I think the scientific community will verify this more than a seller.
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Hello, Thank you for validating my concerns, people! I am concerned now that I found out that the Deer Park water jugs that are delivered at work have BPA. they use plastic # 7. So now I have to find out how to heat water (that i bring from home) to work?
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it is not a rubber plastic it is a hard plastic and i don't know what kind of it, it is safe.