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What is a way that can make bpa leak from plastics bottles?

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Dr. Tedde Rinker answered

Heat releases BPA: Leaving a plastic water bottle in your car & heating the bottle can cause increased dispersion of bpa into the water.

Dr Poochikian agreed

Answered 4/10/2013

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