rubbermaid stock tanks not NSF approved

[Steven Chappell]

I have been locking into aquaponics, and have seen people online suggesting using rubbermaid stock tanks! checked with manufacturer tanks are not approved for human consumption. may leach chemicals BPA, and others into water. I don't understand it's O.K. for your livestock but not you! I dont think they should be using it for livestock! afterall don"t we eat the livestock?

[RupertofOZ]

Oops.. don't know what happened to the list... and can't "edit"....

 

I really dislike the lack of formatting on this "ning"...

 

Here it is again... hopefully...

 

PVC Uses Non PVC Uses Labels Fragrance bases for perfumery and cosmetic products Coatings Personal care products Flooring Adhesives Automotive parts Paints Cable and wire sheathing/insulation

[RupertofOZ]

Pthalates, of one kind or another are used in the products below... and some are banned (DEP)... others , like those contained in nail polish remover... aren't ...

 

However, at least here in Australia... most PVC piping does not contain pthalates as "plasticiser".... only the flexible conduits do...

 

PVC Uses Non PVC Uses Labels Fragrance bases for perfumery and cosmetic products Coatings Personal care products Flooring Adhesives Automotive parts Paints

[Vlad Jovanovic]

And IV tubing, and baby bottle nipples...the Dutch banned sex toys made with the stuff as well...and a whole host of things...

But if people are already choosing NOT to use flexible PVC because of the pthalates, maybe some of those people would like to KNOW (BPA/Rubbermaid) so that they can either choose to, or choose not to, use those types of materials in a home food production setting?

There is much research being and having been done that may warrant a bit of concern...IMO

[RupertofOZ]

BPA.. has become the latest buzz-word boogie-man...

 

There are definite concerns for sure.... like most canned goods, and bottle products... that have a plastic seal on the inner bottom and top surfaces.... like pulped baby food jars...

 

I wouldn't be too worried about a rubbermaid fish tank... in relation to other more serious implications...

[Vlad Jovanovic]

I hope that you are joking, but somehow I don't think that you are... Do you have any written correspondence from the company, or anything from them confirming that their stock tanks may leach Bisphenal A? This would be potentially really bad.

Canada and the E.U has already banned their use in many products, I know the U.S is pretty slow with come around to such things (understandable since Commercial Interests will usually fight tooth, nail and campaign contribution to claim otherwise), but for any normal person who got into AP in part for reasons of food security/safety/healthy food for their Families...

I hope you or someone can confirm or deny this Rubbermaid stock tank/BPA claim, and that the topic doesn't just get "swept under the mental rug by Aquapons because it's "uncomfortable" since Rubbermaid products are already wide spread use in aquaponics.