Klean
Kanteen® eco-friendly, durable, bpa-free reusable
stainless steel water bottles are now available at Wellness
for the Body.
How much does a Kanteen weigh?
Klean Kanteens are lighter than they look, the 12oz
bottle weighs 4oz, the 18oz bottle weighs 6oz, the 27oz
bottle weighs 8oz and the 40oz bottle weighs 11oz.
Can I put hot liquids in my Klean
Kanteen?
No. Klean Kanteens are single walled and not for use
with HOT liquids. Warm beverages can be used at personal
comfort level.
Can I put my Kanteen in the freezer?
We do not recommend it.
What is stainless steel?
Stainless steel is an iron-containing alloy made from
some of the basic elements found on earth: iron ore,
chromium, silicon, nickel, carbon, nitrogen, and manganese.
Properties of the final alloy are tailored by varying
amounts of these elements. There are more than 57 stainless
steels recognized as standard alloys on the market.
Klean Kanteens are constructed from high quality sanitary
grade 304 stainless steel which has a low nickel content.
Stainless steel has excellent resistance to stain or
rust due to its chromium content making it a material
of choice among the food processing, dairy and brewery
industries. Stainless steel is easy to clean, durable,
inert and sanitary.
What is nickel and how can it
affect my health?
Nickel is a naturally abundant element found in the
earth’s crust, soil and ocean floor. It is generally
resistant to corrosion and is therefore used to make
metal alloys such as stainless steel. Approximately
10-15% of the population is sensitive to nickel. The
health effects of nickel are highly dependent on the
manner and degree of exposure, according to the Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a
department of the U.S. Dept. of Public Health and Human
Services. The ATSDR warns that environmental exposures
may arise from wearing costume jewelry, handling coins
or from inhaling dust near nickel industries. The most
common reaction to handling nickel is a skin rash at
the site of contact. Less frequently, those sensitive
to nickel have asthma attacks after inhaling dust containing
nickel. Klean Kanteens are constructed of high quality,
sanitary grade 304 stainless steel. 304 has a low nickel
content and is preferred by breweries and dairies.
Will the stainless steel react
with acidic beverages?
No.
Is the Kanteen a thermos?
No. A Kanteen is a single-walled bottle and has little
insulating properties. Keep in mind that if your drink
is boiling hot, the Kanteen will be too hot to directly
handle. The single-walled construction allows for more
volume and the option to put your Kanteen on a flame.
How do I clean my Kanteen?
Klean Kanteens are dishwasher safe (washing caps in
the dishwasher is not recommended because H2O can squeeze
itself into the cap) or easy to clean with a bottle
brush and mild soap. We recommend an old fashioned cleaner:
white vinegar and baking soda.
Why is stainless steel better
than aluminum?
Aluminum although light weight has to be lined with
something to make sure the contents are safe for drinking.
Usually it is lined with baked on epoxy (toxic) or ceramic
(can crack).
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