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May 04, 2023

PC adhesive releases bisphenol A when exposed to heat

Usage: A widely used material, especially in milk bottles, which is controversial due to its presence of bisphenol A. Lin Hanhua, Associate Professor of Biology and Chemistry at City University of Hong Kong, said that theoretically, as long as bisphenol A is 100% converted into a plastic structure during the process of making a PC, it means that the product is completely free of bisphenol A, let alone released. However, if a small amount of bisphenol A is not converted into the plastic structure of PC, it may be released and enter food or beverages. Therefore, caution is paramount and special attention should be paid when using this plastic container.
The residual bisphenol A in PC releases more and faster at higher temperatures. Therefore, PC water bottles should not be used to hold hot water to avoid increasing the rate and concentration of bisphenol A (if any) release. If your kettle is numbered 7, the following methods can reduce the risk:
Do not use a dishwasher or dryer to clean the kettle.
Do not heat during use.
Keep the kettle away from direct sunlight.
Before the first use, wash with baking soda powder and warm water, and dry naturally at room temperature. Because bisphenol A will release more during the first and long-term use.
If there are any falls or damages to the container, it is recommended to stop using it because if there are small pits on the surface of plastic products, bacteria can easily accumulate.
Avoid repeated use of aged plastic utensils.

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