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Do water bottles actually release harmful chemicals after extended use or heat?
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Some: Glass bottles will not release chemicals but plastic ones can.
Answered 1/15/2012
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Pcb: The chemical of concern is PCB or polychlorinated biphenyl. The main concern is this is a xenoestrogen and is a concern for hormonal distruption. The compound exists however how dangerous it is from a plastic bottle is not certain.
Answered 11/25/2018
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