Is there BPA or any other problematic plastic in the thermal carafe filter basket? The plastic is identified as No. 8 PC (polycarbonate).
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Serious problem few aware of,Just received email from Bonavita. I am correct. They know this is a BIG problem. New design will have opening lid. Personally I think this has been a serious health hazard. Folks we all need to complain. If you test you will be digusted how crappy it is inside that lid! We paid $150 for a dangerous, unhealthy coffee maker. If you think I am exaggerating I wish you well and happy trails. A law suit against Bonavita would not surprise me. The problem is pretty obvious. The fact you can't see it makes even more serious.
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There are 7 types of plastic categories. In general, #3, 6, & 7 are BAD and should be avoided. In terms of #8, I've never heard of that. This is a concern.The real question is what chemicals are used in the plastic? What does Bonavita use in the plastic to replace BPA?
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Not that you can tell, it is made from one solid piece. The part number is m07041.
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Yes, It is coded on the bottom of the plastic filter as a number 8 PC. This concerns me.
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Filter isall one piece. So I can't see there being any other additional parts. The carafe is GREAT. keeps coffee very hot for hours. I love mine
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I don't know what BPA is, so I can't answer the question. I do know the filter works great.
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I have only found two very small places that are plastic. The viewing area on the lid is plastic and a tiny slot for the filter is plastic. I'd say 99% is NOT plastic. BPA free? I do not know. I can say that the water tastes the same after heating as it did when it came out of the faucet. In other words, the heated water does not have an "off" taste. I really like this kettle and would buy another if I need to.
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There are some plastic parts, although as far as I can tell they're all on the outside i.e. with the exception of the stopper, and the pouring spout, they're on the skin of the carafe. The coffee sits in a glass inner container and doesn't tough any plastic until it's poured. I don't know whether the plastic components are BPA-free, although since the coffee isn't in constant contact with any plastic as far as I can tell, I don't think that's much of a concern.
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Part of the pump is plastic. I have no ideal on the BPA. I do know this is a heavy duty item. I had a cheaper one from Sams That cost about $20.00 that broke in a few months. It had a glass in side this one does not.
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I don't know what BPA is.. All I can say is that it makes the best coffee I ever had. Be careful because it is very hot. I put an ice cube in it or cold milk.
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I went to the Trudeau site but couldn't find a definitive answer there. It would probably be best to contact them with that question. They are made out of polypropylene which according to reviews may contain BPA. The site I saw said that "BPA is a major ingredient in polycarbonate plastics, normally labeled with recycling number 7. While polypropylene and polyethylene plastics, marked with product codes 1, 2 and 5, appear safer, vom Saal says they may still contain BPA, because polycarbonate is often combined with other plastics, although it may not be listed on the label." A bunch of other sites refer to the Trudeau bowls as BPA free but I don't know where they got their information. So it would be safer to contact Trudeau. The bottom of the bowls do say microwave but I'm not sure if that means BPA free. Hope this helps.
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I can't confirm the BPA content but the only plastic it touches is when you pour the coffee. It does not touch any plastic during brewing or while it sits.
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This mug has a recycle code of "7". This is the explanation I found regarding the code"7" You can identify plastics made with BPA by looking for the plastic identification number "7" inside the recycling symbol on their label.Be cautioned, though, because that is just a recycling code. Code 7 refers to plastics that don't have recycling potential. It refers to "all other plastics" not included in codes 1-6. Some are also marked with "PC" for polycarbonate.Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2008/may/16/how-can-you-tell-if-a-bottle-contains-bpa/#ixzz2ZGFH39uE - vcstar.com This mug has a recycle code of "7". This is the explanation I found regarding the code"7" You can identify plastics made with BPA by looking for the plastic identification number "7" inside the recycling symbol on their label.Be cautioned, though, because that is just a recycling code. Code 7 refers to plastics that don't have recycling potential. It refers to "all other plastics" not included in codes 1-6. Some are also marked with "PC" for polycarbonate.Read more:... » Read More This mug has a recycle code of "7". This is the explanation I found regarding the code"7" You can identify plastics made with BPA by looking for the plastic identification number "7" inside the recycling symbol on their label.Be cautioned, though, because that is just a recycling code. Code 7 refers to plastics that don't have recycling potential. It refers to "all other plastics" not included in codes 1-6. Some are also marked with "PC" for polycarbonate.Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2008/may/16/how-can-you-tell-if-a-bottle-contains-bpa/#ixzz2ZGFH39uE - vcstar.com « Show Less
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I could not identify either but I purchased for my tall rubber/plastic carafe frame & it fit perfectly, hope this helps.
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I checked the instructions that came with the filter and could not find anything that stated the plastic caps were BPA free. You may want to contact the manufacturer at forever@peani.com. I didn't see anything on their website either (forever.peani.com).
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Have you any clue what type of "thermoplastic" is in constant contact with the boiling water? If it happens to be polycarbonate I'd prefer to avoid it, on the assumption that the compound Bisphenol-A would dissolve in the water.
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No, the carafe is some type of plastic. It has no plastic smell to it, however.
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The Capresso a la Carte filter material is plastic and silicone. Have a good day!
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I still have the box and there is no mention of bpa anywhere on it. I checked the blender and booklet and found nothing. Sorry I couldn't help you. .
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The material is polycarbonate, it is not BPA free, in fact BPA is the main building block of polycarbonate. The information for this item on Amazon.com is incorrect.
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THANK YOU! For informing of the plastic components! I would NOT want to purchase this at this price and find out its critical parts (inner parts) are plastic! You've saved me a lot of hassle. Looks like french press or pour over coffee is the only way to avoid plastic...