Food Applications

• HDPE is Food and Drug Administration approved for use with all food products, reports Dynalab Corp. Common examples of food use include milk jugs, reusable water bottles and cutting boards.
  
  

Lab Applications

• Dynalab Corp. also notes that HDPE plastic exhibits high chemical resistance to acids, bases and alcohol. This makes it safe for many laboratory purposes.
  
  

Environment

• HDPE is an environmentally conscious material in that it can be recycled, according to Waste Age. It will not compost or biodegrade, however, making it an environmental hazard if not recycled.
  
  

Bisphenol A

• A Time article dated March 18, 2008, reports that there are no known hazards associated with HDPE plastics, such as bisphenol A leaching.
  
  

Alternatives

• For those maintaining concerns about HDPE plastics, glass or stainless steel are bisphenol A-free materials that can be used in lieu of HDPE for most applications.