Jars contain Bisphenol A Are there glass jars sold seperately to use instead of the polycarbonate? Seems like there are many worries about the Bisphenol A, especially when heated, being bad for you. This is the same material they are banning bottles from being made with. Jars contain Bisphenol A Are there glass jars sold seperately to use instead of the polycarbonate? Seems like there are many worries about the Bisphenol A, especially when heated, being bad for... » Read More Jars contain Bisphenol A Are there glass jars sold seperately to use instead of the polycarbonate? Seems like there are many worries about the Bisphenol A, especially when heated, being bad for you. This is the same material they are banning bottles from being made with. « Show Less
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Waring list three parts and accessories for this yogurt maker: the jars (two sizes) and lids. They're all described as BPA-free.http://www.waringproducts.com/ret/catalog/product.php?product_id=73&cat;_id=3Chances are that the jars already shipped with the unit are the same BPA-free jars.
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You can use small, Bell Brand, glass canning jars. They are a perfect fit, and I can fit 7 into my yogurt maker.
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8 oz canning jars work perfectly. You can find them in any grocery store during canning season. Or, Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords;=B0000BYBDY&search-type;=ss&index;=blended
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The risk of leaching chemicals like BPA occurs when plastics are heated. This diffuser remains cool, colder than room temperature, therefore I wouldn't worry about what kind of plastic it is made with. Also just to clarify, just because something is BPA free doesn't mean it is safe. Every type of plastic leaches harmful chemicals. There have been a lot of studies done on BPA so it is most widely known. The other compounds that make up plastic are just untested. Who knows, maybe they are even more toxic! Try to use glass when you can, but I wouldn't worry about it in this case.
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There are seven classes of plastics. Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (polypropylene), and 6 (polystyrene) do not use bisphenol A. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour.*Scientific American February 19, 2008 article by David BielloThis doesn't really answer the original question. I might be concerned about the clear, hard plastics- found in these steamers for example, but not other kinds of plastics. There are seven classes of plastics. Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (polypropylene), and 6 (polystyrene) do not use bisphenol A. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour.*Scientific American February 19, 2008 article by David BielloThis doesn't... » Read More There are seven classes of plastics. Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (polypropylene), and 6 (polystyrene) do not use bisphenol A. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour.*Scientific American February 19, 2008 article by David BielloThis doesn't really answer the original question. I might be concerned about the clear, hard plastics- found in these steamers for example, but not other kinds of plastics. « Show Less
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I would agree with Judy. BPA is a compound that is used with plastics. Rubber is different and I'm guessing that it is not compatatle with BPA, or vice versa. I am well satisfied with the Tattler Reusable sealing system. I bought 8 boxes for canning tomatoes and all of them have held a seal.
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I don't know where Sandra got the idea it is BPA free. The clear plastic that contacts the popcorn when heated is labeled PC for recycling. Polycarbonate is not BPA free. I agree that you should not buy it.
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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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The glass may be free of all these chemicals, but the gasket may not. Depends on what it's made of. It may not matter, though, if the seal is outside of the glass jar.
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Hi Judy, The cap and base are #5 food grade, polypropylene and are BPA free. We do have a lot of essential oil users that use the Glasstic bottle and love it. It is still a good idea to try and keep the bottle in an upright position as much as possible to reduce the amount of time the oil water will be in contact with the plastic. Always best to lean toward safety when essential oils are involved. I hope this was helpful! - Brandon
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What plastic exactly? It mentions BPA free, but are there any other bisphenols used? BPS, perhaps? Where can we get the exact list of chemicals? Any certifications from a European consumer safety authority?
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http://www.blendtec.com/blog/blendtec-introduces-new-bpa-free-blending-jar/
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It's not glass-it's BPA free plastic. The same company makes a similar bottle in glass. I use the glass at home & the plastic bottle when on the go.
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You mean BPA? I don't think it mentions in the manual, but the smaller containers are all glass and the strainer seems to be made of something like PET. The bigger container is probably the most likely to have a bis phenol issue, but if it bothers you, some small canning jars the same size as the included jars will work pretty well.
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I forgot! I can't say 100% if it contains BPA or not. I know BPA was used in polycarbonate products and in epoxy resins. I tend to believe this product doesn't contain BPA because it was approved by our Water Quality Dept. to collect drinking water samples.
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Whats funny is even a vast majority of 'BPA free' plastics leach chemicals that mess with infant endrocrine. There is a public study out there that shows 95% of all the plastics they tested -- even BPA free -- tested positive for the chemicals we strive to stay away from. Can you say for certain that any plastic manufacturer is 100% safe? Nope. Why? They do not and will not show you their chemical composition of their plastic. Those blueprints are proprietary and heavily guarded.If you're worried about BPA and harmful chemicals, live a completely plastic-free life. Use glass/ceramic. Whats funny is even a vast majority of 'BPA free' plastics leach chemicals that mess with infant endrocrine. There is a public study out there that shows 95% of all the plastics they tested -- even BPA free -- tested positive for the chemicals we strive to stay away from. Can you say for certain that any plastic manufacturer is 100% safe? Nope. Why? They do not and will not show you their chemical composition of their plastic. Those blueprints are proprietary and heavily guarded.If you're worried about BPA and harmful chemicals, live a completely plastic-free life. Use... » Read More Whats funny is even a vast majority of 'BPA free' plastics leach chemicals that mess with infant endrocrine. There is a public study out there that shows 95% of all the plastics they tested -- even BPA free -- tested positive for the chemicals we strive to stay away from. Can you say for certain that any plastic manufacturer is 100% safe? Nope. Why? They do not and will not show you their chemical composition of their plastic. Those blueprints are proprietary and heavily guarded.If you're worried about BPA and harmful chemicals, live a completely plastic-free life. Use glass/ceramic. « Show Less
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The question about the caps is irrelevant for its application, because there is a semi-transparent liner embedded in each cap that comes in contact with the glass bottle throat, thereby creating the seal. I understand from something I recall reading that material does not contain BPA (Bisphenol A) which is believed to cause cancer. The black cap material itself is rigid and sturdy, and holds the semi-transparent liner. I will say that I do not believe these caps - or the glass bottles they stop - are intended for intense heat. Therefore, when you say "Penolic resin are thermosetting materials - you cannot re-melt it," it's a puzzling question in the context of the represented intended use of these caps. The question about the caps is irrelevant for its application, because there is a semi-transparent liner embedded in each cap that comes in contact with the glass bottle throat, thereby creating the seal. I understand from something I recall reading that material does not contain BPA (Bisphenol A) which is believed to cause cancer. The black cap material itself is rigid and sturdy, and holds the semi-transparent liner. I will say that I do not believe these caps - or the glass bottles they stop - are intended for intense heat. Therefore, when you say "Penolic resin are thermosetting... » Read More The question about the caps is irrelevant for its application, because there is a semi-transparent liner embedded in each cap that comes in contact with the glass bottle throat, thereby creating the seal. I understand from something I recall reading that material does not contain BPA (Bisphenol A) which is believed to cause cancer. The black cap material itself is rigid and sturdy, and holds the semi-transparent liner. I will say that I do not believe these caps - or the glass bottles they stop - are intended for intense heat. Therefore, when you say "Penolic resin are thermosetting materials - you cannot re-melt it," it's a puzzling question in the context of the represented intended use of these caps. « Show Less
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I ordered several 2-gallon bottles and several 3-gallon bottles. Only the 3-gallon bottles were marked BPA free. I'm using them all for emergency water storage, but if I had noticed before ordering that it doesn't say "BPA free" I would have checked further. Hope this helps.
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I contacted Oster with a question on if their steam contains plastic with BPA. Their answer follows;Thank you for contacting Oster, a brand of Jarden Consumer Solutions. The 5712 Food Steamer does not use BPA-free plastic, and it is in regulation with the United States Food and Drug Administration.We appreciate your business and are happy to help if you have any further questions.Sincerely,JamesJarden Consumer Solutions www.oster.comIn other words. The plastic they use probably does contain BPA and they do not claim it to be BPA free. I contacted Oster with a question on if their steam contains plastic with BPA. Their answer follows;Thank you for contacting Oster, a brand of Jarden Consumer Solutions. The 5712 Food Steamer does not use BPA-free plastic, and it is in regulation with the United States Food and Drug Administration.We appreciate your business and are happy to help if you have any further questions.Sincerely,JamesJarden Consumer Solutions www.oster.comIn other words. The plastic they use probably does contain BPA and they do not claim it to be... » Read More I contacted Oster with a question on if their steam contains plastic with BPA. Their answer follows;Thank you for contacting Oster, a brand of Jarden Consumer Solutions. The 5712 Food Steamer does not use BPA-free plastic, and it is in regulation with the United States Food and Drug Administration.We appreciate your business and are happy to help if you have any further questions.Sincerely,JamesJarden Consumer Solutions www.oster.comIn other words. The plastic they use probably does contain BPA and they do not claim it to be BPA free. « Show Less