Nalgene Bottles Unsafe? #7 Plastic

[Huckwheat]

Well, this is the Padded Room, so I might as well show my paranoia.

My sis went to some speaker who claims the lexan used for Nalgene Bottles (#7 plastic) and the new Camelbak bottles is unsafe. Now I dont really worry about this stuff too much in general, but my pregnant wife heard this and is all concerned (and based on heresay has quit using her beloved Camelbak bottle).

Fact or Fiction??????

Anyone have info on this?

Edit: have just found one flaming article....makes me think it is BS
Nalgene Water Bottles Appear to be Unsafe

Although the colorful, durable and lightweight Nalgene water bottles have been the hydration choice of outdoor enthusiasts, scientific evidence has shown the plastic used to make the bottle may pose serious health hazards.

Made from Lexan polycarbonate resin and marketed through Nalgene Outdoor Products, Lexan was envisioned to be the ideal material for water bottles due to its durability and the way the material of the bottle didn’t hold any odors or flavors to distort the taste of the liquid being stored in the bottle.

A study that involved researching birth defects and developmental abnormalities that caused miscarriages in mice raised the suspicions on all polycarbonate plastics.

The study revealed a sudden increase in aneuploidy, a defect consisting of abnormal loss or gain of chromosomes, which in humans could possibly lead to miscarriages or disorders such as Down Syndrome.

The spontaneous jump in mouse aneuploidy was traced back to a lab worker, who used a strong detergent to clean the mice cages and water bottles. The effects of the detergent resulted in the plastic attaching itself to bisphenol, a chemical that mimics the female hormone estrogen.

Research has shown that low BPA levels have had an adverse effect on prostate development, tumors, breast tissue development, sperm count and enlargement of fat cells in the body.

Scientists have warned against allowing any polycarbonate plastics near your food or water and stated the devastating effects of these chemicals posed the biggest risk to babies during early development.

Despite the warnings, polycarbonate plastics continue to be used in a wide variety of products including food storage cans, dental sealants and the Nalgene Lexan bottles.

[Odin]

EDIT - Apparantly I am wrong and they are safe.

probably still give you cancer though.

Especially if you smoke em.

[pechelman]

there was a thread about this a while back
I think the conclusion was that they are safe and not to worry.

[advres]

[mtnbikerskierchick]

Everything is unsafe when it comes down to it really. Other plastics when reused can harbor bacterias. There is evidence that aluminum, which you drink your sodas and beer from, contributes to Alzhiemers. So does anti-persperent deoderant b/c it has aluminum compounds in it. If you're that worried, stop grilling--- at all. Cooked meat breaks down into carcinogens. Grilled meat is even worse. Frankly, like I said, everything is a bit "unsafe". If you worry about all this too much you'll drive yourself crazy.

[AKPogue]

Try these links.
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/petbottles.asp
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/cookplastic.asp

[bklyn]

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[hutash]

I have been using Nalgene products for 30 years, and aside from a third testicle, I have seen no problems.

[nate s]

I think it is probably a good idea to avoid BPA as much as you can when pregnant. None of the studies have looked at humans but the animal tests seem pretty damning.

Some info and links here

http://ask.metafilter.com/33382/Are-...-really-unsafe

http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20030...c-baby-bottles

I think the old school Nalgenes (#2) are free of BPA-

[Dug]

and aside from a third testicle, I have seen no problems.

I wasn't aware that that was a problem. Lance would probably be jealous.

[Huckwheat]

Thanks, that all helps. My wife got a new Camelbak bottle at Christmas, and we dont even put in dishwasher.....so I am feeling pretty good.

[Professor Chaos]

Starlight can cause cancer.

[summit]

[axebiker]

I think it is probably a good idea to avoid BPA as much as you can when pregnant. None of the studies have looked at humans but the animal tests seem pretty damning.

Some info and links here

http://ask.metafilter.com/33382/Are-...-really-unsafe

http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20030...c-baby-bottles

I think the old school Nalgenes (#2) are free of BPA-

I'd probably avoid water if you can. At least while pregnant...