In a message dated 06/26/07 16:55:17, writes:



Actually, most "Polymer" containers would be non-reactive...
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Cute, but not accurate. I suppose the writer was trying to make a joke. I
would not try it with containers made of cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose,
starch, polyvinyl alcohol, and a host of other polymers. Also some polymer
containers have plasticizers that may leach out and be unhealthy for the
microorganisms and for the person eating the bread.




Resident Conservative Curmudgeon

Ford



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On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 wrote:


Actually, most "Polymer" containers would be non-reactive...
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Cute, but not accurate. I suppose the writer was trying to make a joke. I
would not try it with containers made of cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose,
starch, polyvinyl alcohol, and a host of other polymers. Also some polymer
containers have plasticizers that may leach out and be unhealthy for the
microorganisms and for the person eating the bread.

Resident Conservative Curmudgeon

and polymer chemist?

Ford

You got me there!

Dave

"Polymer" wrote:

I would not try it with containers made of cellulose nitrate,
ethyl cellulose, starch, polyvinyl alcohol, and a host of other
polymers. Also some polymer containers have plasticizers
that may leach out and be unhealthy for the microorganisms
and for the person eating the bread.

Well, that is very interesting. I always wonder about the plastic
bottles my cheap whiskey comes in, particularly as alcohol is a
capable solvent. Natcherly I transfer it to an old Jack Daniels
(glass) bottle as soon as possible, but what damage may have
been done by then?

Possibly, unbeknownst to the doctors, much of the damage to
the brains of the elderly may have to do with the cheap rotgut
we have been drinking for all of these years out of cheap plastic
bottles?

And how is it with been cans? Most just place the beer in contact
with the aluminum, but one manufacturer these days is selling us
beer in "protected" cans, undoubtedly implying plastic lining.

--
Dicky

Are see-through jars made from acrylic considered to be non-reactive? Thanks
in advance.
Frank

"Dick Adams" wrote in message
...

"Polymer" wrote:

I would not try it with containers made of cellulose nitrate,
ethyl cellulose, starch, polyvinyl alcohol, and a host of other
polymers. Also some polymer containers have plasticizers
that may leach out and be unhealthy for the microorganisms
and for the person eating the bread.

Well, that is very interesting. I always wonder about the plastic
bottles my cheap whiskey comes in, particularly as alcohol is a
capable solvent. Natcherly I transfer it to an old Jack Daniels
(glass) bottle as soon as possible, but what damage may have
been done by then?

Possibly, unbeknownst to the doctors, much of the damage to
the brains of the elderly may have to do with the cheap rotgut
we have been drinking for all of these years out of cheap plastic
bottles?

And how is it with been cans? Most just place the beer in contact
with the aluminum, but one manufacturer these days is selling us
beer in "protected" cans, undoubtedly implying plastic lining.

--
Dicky