[GreenYes] Fwd: [hcwh] Seeking info on leaching from plastics

[Ted Smith <tsmith@svtc.org>]

> Dear GRRN
> friends:

This is an important discussion going on within the Health Care Without
Harm discussion group. Can any one provide any insight? 
Thanks.

Ted Smith

> Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002
> 15:42:44 -0500
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> From: Mike Ewall <catalyst@envirolink.org>
> Subject: [hcwh] Seeking info on leaching from plastics
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> Hey folks,
>
> I'm trying to help Heather (see message below) find information on
> chemicals that leach from plastics, as I'm interested in this question as
> well.  Besides the well-known issues with PVC and phthalates, are
> there other studies out there that anyone can point us to?  Do the
> phthalates in plastic #1 (PET or polyethylene terephthalate) leach as
> well?
>
> Mike
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> >From: "Heather *" <rosa_flora@hotmail.com>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am writing to you all today to get some facts straight about plastics
> leachate.  It is good for us to know which plastics do and don't
> leach toxic chemicals such as phthalates, nonylphenol, and styrene. 
> So far, I am aware of PVC and Polystyrene leaching toxic chemicals. 
> What other plastics out there definitely leach possibly harmful
> chemicals?  What about plastics 1, 2, 4, 5, 7?  Some people say
> drinking water bottles (usually  1 or 2) or baby bottles leach, but
> I've seen no documentation of this.
>
> I think we need to be clear on this matter.  We can't talk to people
> about the harm of plastics leachate if we aren't sure ourselves which
> plastics leach and which don't.  Any pertinent information you can
> provide is appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Heather
> PA 
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Ted Smith
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