Purica Stainless Steel Bottles

Purica is a family owned company based in Duncan, BC Canada on beautiful Vancouver Island. Their mission is to empower others with tools to recover health and embrace pure spirit. They wish to help others to help themselves by developing cutting-edge organic supplements and by advocating holistic and interdependent living.

Features:

• Premium 304-food-grade stainless steel so you do not need to worry about plastics and aluminum leaching into your water and juice.
• Ultralight Stainless Steel Water Bottles
• Durable, ultralight elecropolished #304 premium-grade stainless steel
• Slim design fits most bottle holders
• Toxin-free and non-leaching
• Clean tasting
• Bottles are dishwasher safe (handwash lids only - silicone seal may disengage when placed in the dishwasher)
• Durable, lightweight, and reusable

Purica Steel bottles and flasks are a healthier and more environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic water bottles. They are made of food grade stainless steel and come in a variety of sizes and cap options, so they're great for everything from toting to the office to active pursuits like biking and hiking. Purica Steel bottles and flasks outlast their plastic counterparts and drinking water from a stainless steel Purica bottle tastes clean and odor free, unlike drinking from plastic which often makes water smell and taste undesirable.

FAQs:

What is stainless steel?

Stainless steel is an iron-containing alloy made from some of the basic elements found on earth: iron ore, chromium, silicon, nickel, carbon, nitrogen, and manganese. Properties of the final alloy are tailored by varying amounts of these elements. There are more than 57 stainless steels recognized as standard alloys on the market. Klean Kanteens are constructed from high quality sanitary grade 304 stainless steel which has a low nickel content. Stainless steel has excellent resistance to stain or rust due to its chromium content making it a material of choice among the food processing, dairy and brewery industries. Stainless steel is easy to clean, durable, inert and sanitary.

What is nickel and how can it affect my health?

Nickel is a naturally abundant element found in the earth's crust, soil and ocean floor. It is generally resistant to corrosion and is therefore used to make metal alloys such as stainless steel. Approximately 10-15% of the population is sensitive to nickel. The health effects of nickel are highly dependent on the manner and degree of exposure, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a department of the U.S. Dept. of Public Health and Human Services. The ATSDR warns that environmental exposures may arise from wearing costume jewelry, handling coins or from inhaling dust near nickel industries. The most common reaction to handling nickel is a skin rash at the site of contact. Less frequently, those sensitive to nickel have asthma attacks after inhaling dust containing nickel. Klean Kanteens are constructed of high quality, sanitary grade 304 stainless steel. 304 has a low nickel content and is preferred by breweries and dairies.

Will the stainless steel react with acidic beverages?

No.

How do I clean my bottle/flask?

Purica Steel bottles and flasks are dishwasher safe (washing caps in the dishwasher is not recommended because H2O can squeeze itself into the cap) or easy to clean with a bottle brush and mild soap. We recommend an old fashioned cleaner: white vinegar and baking soda.

Why is stainless steel better than aluminum?

Aluminum although light weight has to be lined with something to make sure the contents are safe for drinking. Usually it is lined with baked on epoxy (toxic) or ceramic (can crack).

Research:

• Elevated BPA levels in people drinking out of plastic bottles, study finds
• Fear weans parents off plastic bottles
• Plastic bottles leach chemicals into water: study