I don't want to get into doses, the body's response to hormones, accumulation of stubstances in the body and all that-because that's not necessary to make a decision on this one. If you carry water in a plastic bottle, one day you may have to boil water in a plastic bottle.
http://www.edcforums.com/threads/do-not-boil-drinking-water-in-plastic-bottles.71468/
Seriously, don't worry a heated bottle could release anything dangerous into the water, unless it's partially molten. I still wouldn't boil water in a plastic bottle, though. Why take the risk of melting it. Carry a canteen cup or something.
http://www.edcforums.com/threads/do-not-boil-drinking-water-in-plastic-bottles.71468/
Before you first use new bottles, nipples, and rings, sterilize them by submerging them in a pot of boiling water for at least five minutes. Then let them air dry on a clean towel. After that, a good cleaning in hot, soapy water or a cycle through the dishwasher is sufficient.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_bottle-feeding-basics_752.bc
How to Boil Water in a Plastic Bottle. Tweet. All photos by the author. Campers and hikers usually carry plenty of water or equipment for boiling their drinking water, but situations arise when the plan goes south. You could be in a lightplane crash in the outback or fall out of your canoe, losing your equipment in the river. The good news is, boiling water in a plastic bottle works, and unfortunately, you can find a plastic bottle almost anywhere along a river or trail.
http://www.trails.com/how_775_boil-water-plastic-bottle.html
Step 1. Disgarded bottle. Be on the lookout for a plastic bottle when you're hiking. It doesn't matter what brand of soft drink; a regular pop bottle works just fine. Stick it in your pack or pocket for later use. The old saying one man's trash is another man's treasure is true---especially on the trail.
http://www.trails.com/how_775_boil-water-plastic-bottle.html
With many plastics, that even happens at room temperature, which is why, for example, BPA has come under fire as a material in plastic used for drinking water bottles. Bottomline: Boiling water in a plastic bottle over the fire is a nice trick to show off-but not suitable for drinking water in my opinion. Cheers, Matt.
http://www.edcforums.com/threads/do-not-boil-drinking-water-in-plastic-bottles.71468/
And two, to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals, don't boil plastic baby bottles, heat them in the microwave, or wash them in the dishwasher. Plastic bottles are made with bisphenol A and other chemicals that are released when heated. When these chemicals are released, they may end up in your baby's milk or formula.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_bottle-feeding-basics_752.bc
You also can use the bottle 2 or 3 times before it is unusable. There are two ways you can boil water in a plastic bottles. 1. Hook up a tripod and place a hanging plastic bottle above the fire. – just not practical. 2. This method. wtach video below to see it for your self. Remember, this is a last resort way to safely boil water so its safe to drink.
http://www.shtfpreparedness.com/how-to-boil-water-in-a-plastic-bottle/
It’s the simplest items that are the most useful in a situation when you have nothing. In this instance – a container for boiling water. The ability to boil water can make the difference between life and death in any survival situation. With all of the plastic bottles scattered throughout our lands and waterways it is not unlikely for you to find one – even in a remote environment. If you can make fire, you can boil water using a plastic bottle. Here is how it’s done. Boiling is 100% effective method of water purification. It kills bacteria, cysts and virus.
http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/general-survival/someones-trash-could-save-your-life-how-to-boil-purify-water-in-a-plastic-bottle/
Tie the string or vine around the neck of the bottle, and run it up over a limb and back down so you can tie it off and adjust the height of the bottle over the fire. Start warming the water 6 inches or so above the heat. Put your hand under the bottle to feel the temperature.
http://www.trails.com/how_775_boil-water-plastic-bottle.html
how to boil water in a plastic bottle
To boil water in a plastic bottle first hook up a tripod and place a hanging plastic bottle above the fire.