Toxins, Endocrine Disruptors And Carcinogens That Migrate From The Molecules Of Different Plastic Containers To Their Contents
PET: Polyethylene Terephthalate
Used for: Soda Bottles, Water Bottles, Peanut Butter Jars, Cooking Oil
BottlesWhat migrates from plastic container to contents: Acetaldehyde
HDPE: High-Density Polyethylene
Used for: Milk Jugs, Detergent bottles, Plastic Bags, Yogurt Cups
What migrates from plastic container to contents: Antioxidants, BHT,
Chimassorb 81, Irganox PS 800, Irganix 1076, Irganox 1010
PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride
Used for: Water Bottles, Salad Dressing Bottles, Detergent Bottles, Cooking
Oil Bottles, Shampoo Bottles, Mouth Wash Bottles, Meat Wrap, Also: Babies’
Teething Rings, Pacifiers, Nipples and Toys (Barbie for example).
What migrates from plastic container to contents: Plasticizers (Lead,
Cadmium, Mercury, Phthalates and the carcinogen, Diethyl Hexyphosphate)
LDPE: Low-Density Polyethylene
Used for: Produce Bags, Food Storage Containers
What migrates from plastic container to contents: Antioxidants, BHT,
Chimassorb 81, Irganox PS 800, Irganix 1076, Irganox 1010
PP: Polypropylene
Used for: Bottle Caps, Drinking Straws
What migrates from plastic container to contents: BHT, Chimassorb 81, Irganox
PS 800, Irganix 1076, Irganox 1010
PS: Polystyrene
Used for: Meat Trays, Foam Take-Out Food Containers & Cups (not in
Berkeley!), Foam Packing Materials
What migrates from plastic container to contents: Styrene (traces found in
nearly everyone’s body fat)
Other
Used for: Laminated Containers requiring properties of more than one type of resin.
What migrates from plastic container to contents: Depends on plastics used.
If you must store in plastic containers, by all means ensure the food you tote to and fro is contained in glass when you are out. Pyrex glass containers are an excellent source to transport your food and ensure no compounds are leached into your fare. Simply remove cap, microwave, and enjoy! No health hazards in these containers.