05-02-2009, 09:47 AM
Mmmh... When you get a story like this it is always wise to look it up at snopes.com:
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/plasticbottles.asp
In particular,
Q: What do you make of this recent email warning that claims dioxins can be released by freezing water in plastic bottles?
A: No. This is an urban legend. Freezing actually works against the release of chemicals. Chemicals do not diffuse as readily in cold temperatures, which would limit chemical release if there were dioxins in plastic, and we don’t think there are.
In other words: don't be scared!
Of course, in case of doubt, just drink beer [smiley=beer.gif]
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/plasticbottles.asp
In particular,
Q: What do you make of this recent email warning that claims dioxins can be released by freezing water in plastic bottles?
A: No. This is an urban legend. Freezing actually works against the release of chemicals. Chemicals do not diffuse as readily in cold temperatures, which would limit chemical release if there were dioxins in plastic, and we don’t think there are.
In other words: don't be scared!
Of course, in case of doubt, just drink beer [smiley=beer.gif]