Stainless steel: BPA Bisphenal free instead of BPA
What Is Bisphenol A(BPA)?
- Bisphenol A or BPA is a compound used in many polymer based plastics like Polycarbonate Plastic (Shatter-proof clear plastic). This plastic is used to make baby bottles.
- BPA is used to strengthen. Plastic without BPA can be more fragile.
- In the body, BPA acts as an estrogen receptor agonist, which leads it to behave in a similar way to human estrogen
- Many studies have indicated that there are concerns about BPA’s effects on infant and fetal development
- In April 2008, the Canadian Government listed BPA as toxic and banned the use of polycarbonate plastic in baby bottles and infant formula can linings
- A number of US States are looking into banning BPA in baby products
“We believe that the current safety margin (for BPA) needs to be higher. We have concluded that it is better to be safe than sorry.” Canadian Health Minister Tony Clement , April 19, 2008
Why Stainless Steel?
Shasta™ Stainless Steel Baby Bottles, offer a number of advantages over the mainstream plastic or glass alternatives. From hygiene to impact resistance to recyclable, Shasta™ stainless steel products should be your first choice for your family.
The most obvious advantage to stainless steel is its durability and longevity. This is because of its alloy composition (meaning it is a composite of a number of metals). The result is an inert metal that is resistant to corrosion and will not break down or become brittle when exposed to heat or cold. Unlike some plastics, it does not need additional chemical treatments to increase its durability. Furthermore, it will not shatter when dropped, or scratch with normal use. The scratch resistance of Stainless Steel also means that food or bacteria cannot find a place to hide, even after washing.
Which leads to our next point, Stainless Steel is the first choice of hospitals, kitchens and food processing plants because of its easy cleaning ability. You do not need to use strong chemical cleaners to ensure that the product is clean and it is not prone to increased wear and tear from repeated washing.
Finally, Stainless Steel is a 100% recyclable product.
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Avoid bisphenol A when you can
Question: I have been reading about the debate over whether BPA is a safe chemical to use in plastics. Should I be using BPA-free products for my family?
Answer: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a compound found in polycarbonate plastics commonly used in items such as baby bottles, tin-can linings and food storage containers. A study conducted by British researchers, which was reported in the September 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, concluded that there is a link to higher incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and liver-enzyme abnormalities in people exposed to high levels of BPA. However, at this time, the Food and Drug Administration states that BPA is safe at current levels and there is no risk to people.
While completely eliminating your family’s exposure to BPA products may be impossible, there are some steps you can take to minimize it.
- Whenever possible, try to avoid plastic containers marked with PC and recycling label No. 7. Plastics with recycling labels Nos. 1, 2 and 4 are safer choices and are BPA-free.
- Use (stainless steel), glass baby bottles, or those made from a safer plastic, such as polyamine, polypropylene or polyethylene. Plastics that are soft or cloudy-colored doesn’t contain BPA.
- When selecting a bottle, consider using one made of stainless steel. Those made of stainless steel are not lined with plastic inserts as other metal varieties.
- Try to avoid eating or drinking foods out of these plastic containers, especially if they have been exposed to heat, in a hot car or placed in the microwave.
