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Heavy Metal Index

Effects of storage time and temperature on the antimony and some trace element release from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into the bottled drinking water

Bottled water stored at several temperatures. Not identified as baby bottles.

Bottled water stored at several temperatures. Not identified as baby bottles.

Key numbers

Results remained below 6 ppb at room temperature, outdoors, and 40 °C, and were above 6 ppb at 65 °C and 80 °C for longer storage (PDF p.1-2). The 6 ppb figure is the maximum contaminant level the paper uses.

Methods (brief)

Storage experiment.

Evidence fitness

Supports the below-or-above 6 ppb statements. Does not support a baby-bottle concentration.

Limitations

Not a wipe or textile study.

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