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["Lisa K.V. Perry" <lisakvperry AT gmail.com>]

On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 4:00 PM, Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com> wrote:

>
> On May 22, 2008, at 2:38 PM, Warren wrote:
>
> > We've discussed refilling plastic water bottles in the past and
> > someone responded that the bottles develop carcinogenic chemicals after
> being
> > re-used.
>
> Thanks for that, Warren. We have emergency water in the basement in
> plastic and from time to time I've wondered if it is okay to keep it
> for long periods but never ran the truth to ground.
>
> At the end of the snopes article is a sentence: "There are no dioxins
> in plastic."


From: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1367856

> The term "phthalates," short for "orthophthalates," refers to a class of
> additives that are used in some plastic products, specifically products made
> with a particular type of plastic—polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl)—to make
> the material soft and flexible. Vinyl shower curtains, cable, wire, and
> flooring are examples of flexible PVC products that can contain phthalates.
>
> Plastic beverage bottles sold in the United States are made from a type of
> plastic known as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Although polyethylene
> terephthalate (the plastic) and phthalate (the additive) may have similar
> names, the substances are chemically dissimilar. PET is not considered an
> orthophthalate, nor does PET require the use of phthalates or other
> softening additives.
>

Hope that helps some.

Lisa