why is it not recommended to reuse plastic bottles on the grounds of “the plastic will leech into the water” when they are used to store sometimes very acidic drinks for months or even years?

Question

why is it not recommended to reuse plastic bottles on the grounds of “the plastic will leech into the water” when they are used to store sometimes very acidic drinks for months or even years?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

UV light has enough energy to break plastic.

Heat also does it to a lesser extent.

Thats why plastuc bottles shouldnt be kept under direct sunlight.

Normal light is fine because it does not contain UV rays