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Longjumping-Emu7696 t1_iugrjmw wrote
Reply to Just found this Thermos in storage, would it be safe to use? I’m worried the old plastics n metal might not hold up :(( by 0hellow
It looks like it has held up physically, but I wouldn't trust it to have held up chemically, especially if it was or will be used to hold hot liquids, which can cause plastic leaching. There are plastic products that were in use for years (if not decades) the FDA later banned or warned against after long term testing indicated they were associated with endocrine disruption and birth defects, cancer, and changes in insulin resistance, reproduction system, cardiovascular and brain function. Without knowing which plastic product was used in the thermos it would be too much of a risk for me.
As a side note, there are currently thousands of chemicals in production that the FDA has not had a chance to test, but are still allowed to be produced, which is why my personal BIFL lists tend to feature known and proven substances (glass, certain metals, cotton, linen, etc.).
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Longjumping-Emu7696 t1_iydvj1e wrote
Reply to Female/Women's Wallet by courtFTW
I have a Fossil wallet that I bought used 6+ years ago and it is still going strong, no sign of wear. If I were to get another one, though, I would get it in leather instead of the quilted exterior I have to make it easier to clean. The one I have is a lot like their Liza Zip Around clutch - I like that it zips all the way up and folds all the way open.