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Bisphenol A also known as BPA has, once
again been in the news. In a nutshell,
the articles listed below share the following:
- A plastic containing the chemical
BPA is used to line most food and drink
cans as well as used in the production
of the popular polycarbonate "clear"
(many do have a color added) water bottles.
- The chemical can leach into the contents
of the product or drink.
- It seems that heat (such as leaving
the bottle in a car) and harsh detergents/hot
water (placing bottles on the lower level
of the dishwasher or using a commercial
dishwasher) increase the amount of "leaching."
- Unacceptable levels of BPA have been
found in laboratory animals causing possible
hormone disruptions.
- Canada will be banning the use of BPA
in baby bottles.
- The majority of bottles w/ #7 on the
bottom contain BPA.
- Safer alternatives are bottles (and
other plastics) that have #1, #2, or
#4 on the bottom.
As the studies are more recent and more
individuals are now using the bottles in
question, therefore resulting in additional
exposure, longitudinal studies will need
to be conducted before concrete results
are gleaned. There are differing
opinions amongst the various scientists
representing the plastic industry and the
health researchers.
Articles containing additional information:
- www.trailspace.com/news/2008/04/18/nalgene-to-phase-out-bottles-containing-bpa.html – The
Nalgene® Web site posted information
regarding the bottles in question.
In
the near future, Nalgene® will be
phasing out those bottles containing
BPA as noted in this recent press release:
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (April 18, 2008) – In
response to consumer demand, Nalgene® will
phase out production of its Outdoor line
of polycarbonate containers that include
the chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) over the
next several months, it announced today.
Nalgene’s® existing product mix, including
the recently launched Everyday line, already
features a number of containers made from
materials that do not contain BPA. (Accessed
from www.Nalgene-outdoor.com).
- www.ewg.org/node/26291 – Historical
facts and information about BPA
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