Is this made from food safe plastics? Can this be used for drinking water? What is the plastic symbol for this product?
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I honestly do not know if this is made from a food safe plastic. We used the 5 or 7 gallon plastic jugs to shower or dishes, brushing teeth etc. and I am not sure if they are "food safe". The water we use to rinse dishes is, more than likely, not hot enough to "off gas". showering is a different story, the pressure definitely does not equal the pressure we have at our permanant residence, but for a quick camp shower it is a dream. You may want to contact the manufacturer for and "food safe" concerns. I can check on the plastic number next time we go to camp I will check but realisticaly, with they way this unit is set up, I doubt that I will find any. I honestly do not know if this is made from a food safe plastic. We used the 5 or 7 gallon plastic jugs to shower or dishes, brushing teeth etc. and I am not sure if they are "food safe". The water we use to rinse dishes is, more than likely, not hot enough to "off gas". showering is a different story, the pressure definitely does not equal the pressure we have at our permanant residence, but for a quick camp shower it is a dream. You may want to contact the manufacturer for and "food safe" concerns. I can check on the plastic number next time we go to camp I... » Read More I honestly do not know if this is made from a food safe plastic. We used the 5 or 7 gallon plastic jugs to shower or dishes, brushing teeth etc. and I am not sure if they are "food safe". The water we use to rinse dishes is, more than likely, not hot enough to "off gas". showering is a different story, the pressure definitely does not equal the pressure we have at our permanant residence, but for a quick camp shower it is a dream. You may want to contact the manufacturer for and "food safe" concerns. I can check on the plastic number next time we go to camp I will check but realisticaly, with they way this unit is set up, I doubt that I will find any. « Show Less
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The product has no plastic # on it. However, as long as you are not running hot water through it the plastic should not be off gassing. Off gassing plastic to the bet of my knowledge will not off gas unless heated.
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Yes, the water reservior is made of plastic. I do not know the BPA impact, but I know the coffee is SUPERB.
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It is made out of plastic. I bought mine approximately one month and so far, it is working. You cannot put too much water in it, so it really doesn't last long and then if you still want it to operate, you have to put more water in it. I love mine so far.
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good question plastics worry me sometimes hot liquid and any plastic doesn't seem like a healthy idea even if it is sosingly heat safe, I'd ask who makes this and what tests have been done on this type of plastic to ensure safety.
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Hi, the best way for me to describe it is a plastic like what is used for transferring water from one fish tank to the next. It worked wonders for my son so it didn't worry about it. My son didn't use it long before he learned how to drink from any straw. I hope my answer helped.
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No mention on the packaging about BPA content, but it does say it is drinking water safe. Fittings are not heavy brass, but brass-colored stamped metal.
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When I contacted the manufacture of another beverage container they make similar to this one they said it had lead in it. And said it was safe for food?
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The description and packaging states that these are made with NON TOXIC distilled water, basically for safety.. however, that doesn't mean that the PLASTIC MATERIAL is BPA free. I can not find anything on the actual packaging stating the the cube material is free of unsafe chemicals. But they brag that the water inside is non-toxic.
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Yes there are plastic parts in it. As for BPA Free, I'm not a chemist. There are no Plastic type symbols on it.
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These are complex plastics made from petroleum and some are toxic. The fittings are usually polypropylene with low toxicity (most of these products are made in China so you can expect some lead and other contaminates in almost every product they sell- especially pet food!); garden hoses are another thing. If the company does not advertise "okay for potable water" I wouldn't drink or run drinking water through it.
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There is no plastic in this teakettle. The water is held in a glass teapot with metal on the bottom. Maybe the base unit is plastic, but the water does not come in contact with that.
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Did you check the company's website? In the FAQ's section it clearly states: "Our pour caps are made of FDA-approved BPA-free number "5" Polypropylene plastic. While it is not the organically-derived (i.e. plant/bio-based) plastic typically used in disposable products, it is recommended as the safest choice for food and beverages." If this is not sufficient details for you, then contact the company directly. Because the food is in contact with the lid only briefly and we do not heat the lid, I am not particularly worried about possible leaching. I'm so happy to have a lid that works!
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It's made out of a type of poliester called polyethylene. We use these bottles to collect drinking water samples where I work.
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Melissa, I also bought this with the purpose of brewing kombucha. While I haven't tried it yet, I am 99% sure the entire spigot is plastic.
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I didn't find anything stating it is BPA free, but the plastic is almost like a hard acrylic type. A few times I have used it with boiling water and it looks like it cracked but its was not. I have been very happy with this beaker. On the bottom it does have 7 in the recycling and made in Germany. Hope this helps.
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It's not glass-it's BPA free plastic. The same company makes a similar bottle in glass. I use the glass at home & the plastic bottle when on the go.
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I'm no scientist, so I'm not sure what this particular plastic is. It isn't a soft plastic like a silicone type, it's hard and as of yet hasn't stained the red cone. It's used every day (sometimes more than once) and it seems fine. If you are that unsure as to whether or not to buy a cheap little plastic cone that makes coffee I would tell you absolutely do not buy it. As for me and my husband, it works perfectly and and all you have to do is heat the water. We love it.