Got sent this today, anybody care to comment?
Welcome to JCA Safety Bulletin No.2
Plastic Drink Bottles and YOUR Health and Safety
Drinks in plastic bottles are a way of life for many of us and the
following is a good warning to ensure we do not re-use the containers.
"Many are unaware of poisoning caused by re-using plastic bottles. Some
of you may be in the habit of using and re-using your disposable mineral
water bottles (eg: Evian, Aqua,Ice Mountain, Vita, etc. etc), keeping them
in your car or at work.
NOT A GOOD IDEA.
In a nutshell, the plastic (called polyethylene terephthalate or PET) used
in these bottles contains a potentially carcinogenic (cancer causing
element - something called diethylhydroxylamine or DEHA).
The bottles are safe for one time use only; if you must keep them longer,
it should be for no more than a few days, a week max, and keep them away
from heat as well. Here's why...
Repeated washing and rinsing can cause the plastic to break-down and the
carcinogens (cancer causing chemical agents) can leach into the water YOU
are
DRINKING.
Better to invest in water bottles that are really meant for multiple uses.
This is not something we should be scrimping on. Those of you with family
- to please advise, especially our children.
Safely Sincerely
LLoyd Johns
Safety, Health & Environment Manager
ExxonMobil/Johnson Controls FM
32 Cleeland Road
South Oakleigh, Victoria 3167 AUSTRALIA
[email protected]