Expertshave reached a consensus and recommend consumers avoid these varieties ofplastics--identified by a triangle and number on the bottom of mostcontainers--for the following reasons:

  • #3Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) commonly contains di-2-ehtylhexyl phthalate(DEHP), an endocrine disruptor and probable human carcinogen, as asoftener.
  • #6Polystyrene (PS) may leach styrene, a possible endocrine disruptor andhuman carcinogen, into water and food.
  • #7Polycarbonate contains the hormone disruptor bisphenol-A, which can leachout as bottles age, are heated, or exposed to acidic solutions.Unfortunately, #7 is used in most baby bottles and five-gallon water jugsand in many reusable sports bottles. 

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