Exactly how safe are BPA-free food containers when
Answer (1 of 2): Very safe. My answer below is identical to a similar subject that I replied to, so I copied and pasted it to answer this question: ——————— Your risk of leaching toxins is lower when you store food in plastic than leaching toxins in canned goods.
Poisoned by Plastic: A Closer Look at HPLC Analysis of BPA
In the application note titled, “Poisoned by Plastic: The Analysis of BPA and its Derivatives in Water Bottles”, Adam Moore, PhD, explores the presence of plasticizers — Bisphenol A (BPA) and BPA-derivatives — and the possibility of leaching from consumer plastic bottles. Dr. Moore addresses three hypotheses to investigate the issue. These include:
Are plastic thermos lids safe? The plastic may be BPA
Answer (1 of 3): Thermos lids are perfectly safe, despite the alarmist answers already written. They’re almost universally made from Polypropylene, a polymer that has had virtually no bad press for decades.
It's the Rheo Thing: BPA is not a plasticizer
It's the Rheo Thing: BPA is not a plasticizer Everything flows, but only the macromolecules are worth the time. Thursday, June 02, 2016 BPA is not a plasticizer BPA is not a plasticizer. Plain and simple. BPA (bisphenol A) is not a plasticizer. BPA is not an plastic additive. Plain and simple. BPA is not a plastic additive.
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- Are plastic products made from BPA?
- Most plastic products that are clear and strong are made using bisphenol A, or BPA. Beton Studio/iStock via Getty Images Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a chemical widely used to make hard, clear plastics. It is an endocrine disruptor that has been linked to many negative health effects, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
- What makes BPA an irreplaceable ingredient in plastics?
- The secret to what makes BPA such an irreplaceable ingredient in plastics is the same thing that leads to its health risks – the molecule’s chemical structure. Bisphenol A is made of two carbon rings with small alcohol groups attached and is used to produce strong, clear plastics. Darkness3560/Wikimedia Commons What is BPA?
- What is BPA used for in plastics?
- Nearly all of the BPA produced in the world is used to manufacture plastics, mostly a specific type called polycarbonate. BPA-derived polycarbonates are transparent, incredibly strong, light and don’t begin to melt or lose structural integrity until they reach very high temperatures.
- Are plastics BPA-free?
- Unfortunately this leaves us with a struggle for understanding in the commercial world of plastics. “BPA-free” has been advertised heavily in the last 10 years as a method of distinguishing a false sense of safety to consumers with well-meaning interest in their personal health when related to plastic exposure.
- What does a BPA-free stamp on plastic mean?
- BPA-free stamps on plastic molding indicate there is no BPA in it's manufacturing, but doesn't indicate that other toxic bisphenols weren't used, such as BPS or BPF. This Nalgene water bottle is listed with Resin Code "7" for 'other plastic or mixture of plastics'.
- Are You exposed to BPA in plastic?
- As a result of the presence of BPA in plastics and other commonplace materials, most people are frequently exposed to trace levels of BPA. The primary source of human exposure is via food, as epoxy and PVC are used to line the inside of food cans to prevent corrosion of the metal by acidic foodstuffs.
