Bpa may also create genetic damage and may effect development.
Polycarbonate plastic bottles safety.
Polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages such as water bottles.
Epoxy resins are used to coat the inside of metal products such as food cans bottle tops and water supply lines.
Fda for use in water bottles as well as other food contact applications.
The bayer polycarbonate makrolon wb1239 used in water bottle applications is approved by the u s.
Some dental sealants and composites also may contain bpa.
Bottles labeled with recycling numbers 1 through 6 will not contain significant amounts of bisphenol a.
Mixed plastics are typically used to construct lids medical storage containers five gallon water bottles and sports water bottles among other items.
The problem is that bpa migrates from the plastic into neighboring substances such as food water and saliva.
They may also be used in other consumer goods.
You can find out if a plastic container is made of polycarbonate by looking at its recycling number.
If you see the number 7 in the middle of the recycling triangle symbol the bottle contains polycarbonate plastic and you should avoid it.
Polycarbonate plastic often included in plastic seven leaches bisphenol a bpa into food a known endocrine disruptor.