Can phthalates from PET water bottles leach faster in warm weather (for babies)?
Based on 1 peer-reviewed studykitchen
Verdict: Some Concern
Yes. Higher temperatures dramatically increase phthalate migration from PET plastic bottles into water, with summer storage being the worst case.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Migration of phthalate compounds from polyethylene terephthalate bottles under different temperature conditions- probabilistic risk assessment. | J Food Sci Technol | 2026 |
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