Polycarbonate and BPA: With the recent findings that polycarbonate water bottles may not be safe [they leach the chemical BPA (Bisphenol A)], how do I find out what materials the steamer containers in this Oster product is made of, and specifically if...
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I received this email message from Oster after inquiring about the safety of the 5711 and 5712 steamer: "The materials in our food steamer are: Housing is polypropylene. The lid is: Amorphous polycarbonate polymer or Amorphous styrene acrylonitrile. At Jarden Consumer Solutions (JCS), our commitment to safety is just as important to us as our commitment to producing your trusted household products. We are very focused on the materials that are used in the manufacture of our products. JCS goes to great lengths to ensure that its products meet or exceed all applicable laws and regulations as well as industry standards, such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada regulations. Likewise, JCS is diligent in its efforts to ensure that its products are compliant with applicable regulations regarding the presence of Bisphenol-A." Can anyone interpret this message as safe?
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Took some time to research this...whew! And this is the best I got: made with polycarbonates or "a synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked through carbonate groups, including many molding materials and films." I use these for jucing but only for short-term. Mainly for water bottles. Hope this helps.
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This is a good question. I emailed Zojirushi customer service asking if their lunch jars have BPA. I copied the response below. Bottom line is that they state, based on available clinical research, that BPA will NOT leach from their lunch jars:Dear <me>:Thank you for your inquiry.The containers for the lunch jars are made of polypropylene (P.P.)/Recycle#5 and the lid is made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/Recycle#2.BPA will leach from Polycarbonate plastic products. So far, the test results by American Chemistry Council and Nation Wide Lab, BPA will not leach from Polyethylene (High & Low Density) and Polypropylene products.Sincerely, <rep's name>Zojirushi America Corp. This is a good question. I emailed Zojirushi customer service asking if their lunch jars have BPA. I copied the response below. Bottom line is that they state, based on available clinical research, that BPA will NOT leach from their lunch jars:Dear <me>:Thank you for your inquiry.The containers for the lunch jars are made of polypropylene (P.P.)/Recycle#5 and the lid is made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/Recycle#2.BPA will leach from Polycarbonate plastic products. So far, the test results by American Chemistry Council and Nation Wide... » Read More This is a good question. I emailed Zojirushi customer service asking if their lunch jars have BPA. I copied the response below. Bottom line is that they state, based on available clinical research, that BPA will NOT leach from their lunch jars:Dear <me>:Thank you for your inquiry.The containers for the lunch jars are made of polypropylene (P.P.)/Recycle#5 and the lid is made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/Recycle#2.BPA will leach from Polycarbonate plastic products. So far, the test results by American Chemistry Council and Nation Wide Lab, BPA will not leach from Polyethylene (High & Low Density) and Polypropylene products.Sincerely, <rep's name>Zojirushi America Corp. « Show Less
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Bisphenol a (bpa), phthalate, pvc, polycarbonate-free and 100-percent non-toxic (what it says on the description)
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It doesn't matter if the plastic is BPA free or not. The chemical that BPA replaced was toxic & whatever the chemical used to replace BPA will also be toxic. Using petroleum based plastic in food products is not very smart, unless you like consuming carcinogens�
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This is difficult to answer for sure, but I don't think the resins used in this would contain BPA. First is the mesh part of the strainer, which is supposed to be Nylon (probably Nylon 6). Then the surrounding structure and handle appear to be either polypropylene or polyethylene (no #7 recycling symbol or other symbol is molded into mine). To my knowledge, none of these three resins are associated with BPA, which is more commonly found in polycarbonate (and maybe polystyrene) resins.
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polycarbonate I beleive, and its kinda blue, copolyester is usually not BPA free , unless it is Eastman Tritan :)
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I just got an email from Oster's customer service (Jarden Consumer Solutions) that this unit does not use a BPA-free plastic but it is within the US Food and Drug Admin's regulations. I was bummed. I will continue my search for my next steamer.
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Sorry, I don't know what bpa is. This product is very good especially when your on the go. The steam comes out of the top.The fish I make is really tender and taste.
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Hi Anne;Thank you for your inquiry. The item you have inquired is BPA free. BPA is a mass-produced industrial chemical used primarily to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. There are concerns regarding BPA's potential health effects however there no proven cases that is so. BPA Free products are made without this chemical and that is ow they get their name.PosPaperRoll Customer Service
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It is indeed. I contacted the manufacturer; their response was: The polyethylene we use, by its nature, does not contain BPA. We have no recommendations on storing water for any lengthy duration, but obviously that should be avoided for the same reason that water bottles in a grocery store are rotated so that older ones are sold first. Even the most filtered of water will support bacterial growth over time. Plastics are by their nature porous to some extent when compared to other materials such as glass or metal, so oxidation (bacterial growth) can occur over extended periods of time, however the actual length of suitability is all subject to environmental conditions . I hope this information is of assistance. Sincerely, Scepter Corporation Marine Products | International Export
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It's BPA free by design due to the fact that it's stainless steel. You only really need to be concerned about BPA in polycarbonate plastics.
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No absolutely no BPA. We only use inert plastics that do not contain BPA. For parts in contact with water, we also do not use reprocessed or colored plastics. Reprocessed and colored plastics are sometimes contaminated with heavy metals, arsenic, lead, antimony, cadmium, etc. You can google reprocessed plastic heavy metal contamination or colored plastic heavy metal contamination for more information. Some water coolers use reprocessed plastics to save money. And others use colored plastics in contact with water for cosmetic reasons. We stay clear away from any materials that leach toxins, such as BPA or heavy metals.
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Hi BPA is only ever found in plastic. The water is held in a glass container. That is probably why they don't mention BPA. Hope that helps :)
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"The Clear2o Pitcher is BPA free and is made of ABS & AS plastics.The CLEAR2Go bottle is made of LDPE which is a BPA-free material and does not leach into your water." This was the response I received via email
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A good resource to double check for BPA free plastics for food grade use is the ERC site (ercsv dot org). While a company may list their product as BPA free, you will need to know the type of plastic they use in order to determine whether or not it is truly BPA free. If any polycarbonate plastics are used, it's NOT a BPA free product.
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Yes, according to Consumer Search, it is BPA-free. You can see a review of the steamer, and confirmation of the BPA-free plastic, at this link: http://www.consumersearch.com/food-steamers/oster-5712-digital-food-steamer. Hope this helps!