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Water Doesn’t Expire. The Plastic Does.

Water Doesn’t Expire. The Plastic Does. Ever wondered why your bottled water has an expiration date when water itself is literally billions of years old? The shocking truth is that water never expires – it's the same H2O molecules that have been cycling through Earth's systems since before humans existed. The expiration date on your bottle isn't warning you about spoiled water, but about something far more concerning: the slow chemical breakdown of the plastic container itself. What you're really buying isn't just water, but a "chemical system in slow decay" where the plastic bottle gradually releases compounds into the liquid over time. Heat, light, and storage conditions accelerate this process, causing chemical migration from the polymer packaging into your drinking water. FDA regulations require these shelf-life dates because manufacturers know their plastic engineering has limits – the bottle literally begins merging with the water it's meant to protect. Understanding this invisible transformation reveals why that innocent expiration date is actually a countdown to when your container stops being a safe barrier. Sources & Further Reading: • Antimony leaching from PET bottles — PubMed • Migration of antimony in bottled water — PMC • Acetaldehyde formation in PET bottles — PubMed / MDPI • Nanoplastics in bottled water (Raman microscopy) — Columbia University / NIH • Why bottled water has expiration dates — Smithsonian Magazine • Does bottled water go bad? — HowStuffWorks • The chemistry behind plastic water bottles — Mental Floss • Bottled water regulation and FDA oversight — Food Safety Magazine • Bottled water storage guidelines — International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) • Why New Jersey required expiration dates on bottled water — NJ1015 ────────── ► If you’re interested in clear, source-based explanations of how consumer information works, consider subscribing. ────────── ► ABOUT THE CHANNEL This channel explores how everyday products and markets are regulated, labeled, and presented to consumers. We focus on publicly available data, regulatory frameworks, and documented practices — explaining what information is required, what is optional, and what is often assumed but not guaranteed. Videos are explanatory, not promotional, and aim to provide clarity rather than advice. ────────── ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on publicly available sources and reflects analysis and interpretation rather than definitive claims. Nothing in this video should be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Viewers are encouraged to review original sources and consult qualified professionals when making decisions. ────────── #consumerinformation #labels #regulation #transparency #bottledwater #bottledwateralert