Frequently Asked Questions
What are Rainforest Bottles made of?
Rainforest Water Bottles are made of high quality food grade 304-type stainless steel, an iron-based alloy containing chromium and nickel. It’s a very versatile material used to make sinks and splashbacks; saucepans; cutlery and flatware; brewery, dairy, food and pharmaceutical production equipment; springs, nuts, bolts and screws, among many other products. Its high chromium and nickel content gives it corrosion and oxidation resistance that is superior to any other kind of stainless steel. It will tarnish but it won’t be affected by acidic fruit juice.
Why should I use a stainless steel water bottle instead of plastic?
You’ve probably heard about bisphenol A, the chemical used to make epoxy resins and polycarbonate. That’s what plastic water bottles, baby bottles and many other plastic products are made of. BPA is also used in the lining inside metal food and beverage cans.
The problem is that BPA can leech out of plastic containers, and we ingest them. BPA is a xenoestrogen, which is a man-made chemical that acts like estrogen in the human body. Even in low doses, BPA can increase breast and ovarian cancer cell growth and the growth of some prostate cancer cells in animals. You can read a 2007 medical study that details the health issues caused by BPA.
RAINFOREST water bottles don’t contain BPA and are non-leaching and non-toxic. They’re environmentally friendly; the ultimate re-usable water bottle. If you have to replace them, they’re completely recyclable.
They’re also hygienic and safe for fruit juice and carbonated drinks. They won’t impart any metallic taste to your beverages.
RAINFOREST water bottles don’t contain BPA and are non-leaching and non-toxic. They’re environmentally friendly; the ultimate re-usable water bottle. If you have to replace them, they’re completely recyclable.
They’re also hygienic and safe for fruit juice and carbonated drinks. They won’t impart any metallic taste to your beverages.
Why should I use a Rainforest Water Bottle instead of aluminum?
Aluminum has to be lined with something to make sure the contents are safe for drinking. Usually it is lined with an epoxy (toxic) or ceramic (which can crack). Rainforest Water Bottles are non-toxic, non-leaching, non-reactive with fruit juice and do not crack.
Is my Rainforest Water Bottle safe?
Yes. We do regular lab testing on every shipment we receive into North America through an independent lab in Canada to ensure our bottles are made to our specifications, are free of hazardous substances such as lead, and do not leach any manufacturing materials like chromium or manganese. Your Rainforest Water Bottle is the safest way to carry a personal beverage on the market.
Are Rainforest Bottles lightweight?
Rainforest Bottles are the lightest on the market, with our 750 ml bottle weighing in at only 185 grams. You have enough to carry around, your water bottle should be as light as possible. Rainforest Bottles are designed to be lightweight, tough, and durable, standing up to all your daily uses.
Can I put my Rainforest Bottle in the dishwasher, freezer, or microwave?
To maintain the original finish, we do not recommend putting your RAINFOREST bottle in the dishwasher. It is possible that the paint may dull or peel. This will not hurt the performance of it, just the looks.
Do not put your Rainforest bottle in the freezer because when the liquid inside the bottle freezes, it expands and will distort your bottle.
Never put your Rainforest bottle or any other metal object in a microwave oven.
Do not put your Rainforest bottle in the freezer because when the liquid inside the bottle freezes, it expands and will distort your bottle.
Never put your Rainforest bottle or any other metal object in a microwave oven.
How do I clean my Rainforest Water Bottle?
Wash your Rainforest bottle thoroughly with hot water and then let it air dry.
Will my Rainforest Bottle break if I drop it?
No...unless a truck drives over it after you drop it. It will dent and the paint can chip or peel.
Can I put hot liquids in my Rainforest Water Bottle?
No. Rainforest bottles are single walled and not for use with hot liquids. Warm beverages can be used at personal comfort level.
What is Stainless Steel and how is it made?
Rainforest water bottles are made of Type 304 stainless steel because of its superior resistance to corrosion and oxidation. It’s safe to use with acidic fruit juice, milk and other beverages, and it won’t make your water taste funny.
Stainless steel can be used for years and remain stainless. It’s also unbreakable and recyclable. And stainless steel water bottles don’t leach toxic chemicals into your beverages.
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron with a minimum of 10.5% chromium, which makes it stainless (rust proof) and resistant to corrosion. The chromium in steel combines with oxygen in the atmosphere to form a thin, invisible layer called the passive film, which can repair itself.
Other elements used to make stainless steel are carbon, silicon, manganese, nickel, nitrogen and molybdenum. In combination with the chromium, these elements increase corrosion resistance and make the steel easier to work with.
There are five main types of stainless steel: Ferritic, Austenitic, Martensitic, Duplex and Precipitation Hardening (PH). Austenitic (nonmagnetic and corrosion-resistant) steels are the most common. Type 304 austenitic stainless steel is the most versatile and widely used. It contains a minimum of 18% chromium, 8% nickel and a maximum of 0.08% carbon.
Type 304 stainless steel is used in many applications:
In the home – cutlery, sinks and splashbacks, saucepans, washing machine drums, microwave oven liners, razor blades
Building – cladding, handrails, door and window fittings, street furniture, structural sections, architectural panelling
Chemical/Pharmaceutical – piping and tubing, sanitary ware
Medical – Surgical instruments, surgical implants, MRI scanners
Food and Drink – Catering equipment, brewing, distilling, food processing
Water – Water and sewage treatment, water tubing, hot water tanks
General – springs, screws, nuts and bolts, wire
Stainless steel can be used for years and remain stainless. It’s also unbreakable and recyclable. And stainless steel water bottles don’t leach toxic chemicals into your beverages.
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron with a minimum of 10.5% chromium, which makes it stainless (rust proof) and resistant to corrosion. The chromium in steel combines with oxygen in the atmosphere to form a thin, invisible layer called the passive film, which can repair itself.
Other elements used to make stainless steel are carbon, silicon, manganese, nickel, nitrogen and molybdenum. In combination with the chromium, these elements increase corrosion resistance and make the steel easier to work with.
There are five main types of stainless steel: Ferritic, Austenitic, Martensitic, Duplex and Precipitation Hardening (PH). Austenitic (nonmagnetic and corrosion-resistant) steels are the most common. Type 304 austenitic stainless steel is the most versatile and widely used. It contains a minimum of 18% chromium, 8% nickel and a maximum of 0.08% carbon.
Type 304 stainless steel is used in many applications:
In the home – cutlery, sinks and splashbacks, saucepans, washing machine drums, microwave oven liners, razor blades
Building – cladding, handrails, door and window fittings, street furniture, structural sections, architectural panelling
Chemical/Pharmaceutical – piping and tubing, sanitary ware
Medical – Surgical instruments, surgical implants, MRI scanners
Food and Drink – Catering equipment, brewing, distilling, food processing
Water – Water and sewage treatment, water tubing, hot water tanks
General – springs, screws, nuts and bolts, wire
