Do these have a strong plastic smell? I want to use them for utensils/food handling applications.
1630739
I use mine in bathroom drawers for toiletries so I never paid attention to smell. I just went up and sniffed them and after several months in the drawers the bins do still have a plastic smell. I would not use them for food handling purposes.
1630740
They are rather flimsy plastic. I didn't notice any smell but I used them in the shop..
1630741
I didn't notice a smell and I was pregnant when I bought them. I use them to organize baby stuff. They don't really interlock, but I still find them handy.
1362347
Just checked my garden tool bag and the handles are indeed hot dipped in plastic. I have used these for many hours straight and they don't make my hands ache as much as the Fiskar brand. Hope this helps.
1737450
Not at all. I tasted a popsicle and there was no trace of plastic taste or smell. They wash just fine.
1487809
No, I did not notice any fumes. They are like a heavy milk crate. Hard plastic.
682735
I've been making egg-and-veggie quiche-like things in them, and they have retained a little bit of odor from the scallions, but I'm hand-washing them (I don't have a dishwasher) which might make a difference. I haven't noticed them holding a dish soap smell.
541631
No plastic smell at all. Capacity is incredible. One of my best investments in the kitchen. Currently holding 10 in chef, 9 in santoku, 12 in serrated, honing rod, 5 in chef, 4 paring knives and shears.
527317
A box full of plastic is gonna smell like it's a box full of new plastic stuff. Once I opened and installed them, I don't notice any plastic-y smell. Hope that helps.
2093241
I ordered a set in August. They didnt have the plastic smell you probably expect. I put the set in the car the day they were delivered without airing out. No issues.
1998678
I have two of them, one for pepper and one for salt. I have used them for years and have never noticed any kind of smelll, they are great!
1095
I have been using these containers since August 2013 for homemade deodorant. There is no smell from them (plastic or otherwise) and they have held up quite well. I don't know if they are BPA free or not, or in what country they were manufactured. So, if you have a sensitivity to plastics, I wouldn't recommend them. But, for no chemical/plasic smell, and for sturdiness, they are a great value. If you have a plastics concern, I recommend making your deodorant and pouring it into small glass jars where you dip out the deodorant with your fingers. But personally, I really like these containers. They are convenient and easy to use. I have been using these containers since August 2013 for homemade deodorant. There is no smell from them (plastic or otherwise) and they have held up quite well. I don't know if they are BPA free or not, or in what country they were manufactured. So, if you have a sensitivity to plastics, I wouldn't recommend them. But, for no chemical/plasic smell, and for sturdiness, they are a great value. If you have a plastics concern, I recommend making your deodorant and pouring it into small glass jars where you dip out the deodorant with your fingers. But personally, I really like these containers.... » Read More I have been using these containers since August 2013 for homemade deodorant. There is no smell from them (plastic or otherwise) and they have held up quite well. I don't know if they are BPA free or not, or in what country they were manufactured. So, if you have a sensitivity to plastics, I wouldn't recommend them. But, for no chemical/plasic smell, and for sturdiness, they are a great value. If you have a plastics concern, I recommend making your deodorant and pouring it into small glass jars where you dip out the deodorant with your fingers. But personally, I really like these containers. They are convenient and easy to use. « Show Less
891958
They are made of plastic, but are soft, sturdy, and have no odor. I don't know what you are looking to use them for, but I use them to store my Daughter's winter coats in for when she and her husband visit from Florida. After 5 months they are still clean, and smell fresh. Hope this helps!
1597723
I really didn't notice a plastic smell. Maybe because I wash it in the dishwasher. I love it!
1566538
Obviously, not like plastic. They do fine for sandwiches if I pack the night before and put in the refrigerator in my lunch sack. They are great for the pairs of cookies that I freeze for lunches. (I store bags of cookies in a Tupperware-like container in the freezer.) They're great for gorp... I hope that helps.
1819704
I don't recall a plastic smell but we also use scentsy burners in the house so that could have hidden the smell...
1447133
I did not notice a plastic smell. I am pretty sensitive to odors.Hope this helps.
511268
The very strong rubber smell goes away after a couple weeks when exposed to air. As far as being beverage safe, remains to be seen. I will use these on things other than food products. The ViagrowTM Rubber Grommets are what you need for food safe use. Amazon sells these.
847753
For me they do not have any odor, I really use them a lot just for handling food specially meat.