Is Plastic Safe for Fermenting?

[Cruisinme]

I've been looking over containers to ferment in and I just came across this at Wal-mart for just under $11 US. Now it says that it is made just for water and BPA free and whatnot, but it is deep deep blue. My concern is over the dye used to color that plastic and whether or not it will leech into the liquids. The bottom of it showed type 2 plastic, which I know is used in many common food containers, like Milk. Does it sound safe to ferment in or shall I wait and get what I need online?

***Edit I completely was intending to say Fermenting, not distilling. I'm only going to distill in SS or Copper. No plastic at all for that.
I said it correctly in my post but not title.***

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[Mr.Spooky]

to ferment in AND FERMENT ONLY,,, alot (including myself) use 5 gal buckets from lowes or home depot.. some people argue on the colours of the buckets though . the buckets and lids will be less $$$ than what you are looking at.
spooky

[LWTCS]

So,,,,,fermenting or distilling?

Fermenting,,,,,,prolly yes.
Distilling,,,,,,,,, prolly no.

[Cruisinme]

The 5G Orange buckets with lid are about $3.50-$4, but I'd just like the extra room, and I was hoping that the drain might help hold in some solids when moving it to the still, and yes fermenting only, no heat other than what it goes in to it with.

[Mr.Spooky]

this auqutainer comes in eigther 4 gal,, or 7 gal,, sooooooo a 5 gal bucket is just inbetwene. im not sure youd notice the size difference. when moving to the still,,, im guessing your talking about transfering the wash to the still. i guess that the best thing to do with a wash would be to rack it,, but i dont,,,, BUT,, when transfering a non racked wash,, youll wanna be very easy moving the fermenter around so not to disrupt the setlement,,, then syphen... if you gonna try to turn up your fermenter and hope that the drain is gonna hold in some solids,,, your gonna get a bunch of shit in your boiler.
spooky

[The Baker]

I've been looking over containers to ferment in and I just came across this at Wal-mart for just under $11 US. Now it says that it is made just for water and BPA free and whatnot, but it is deep deep blue. My concern is over the dye used to color that plastic and whether or not it will leech into the liquids. The bottom of it showed type 2 plastic, which I know is used in many common food containers, like Milk. Does it sound safe to ferment in or shall I wait and get what I need online?

***Edit I completely was intending to say Fermenting, not distilling. I'm only going to distill in SS or Copper. No plastic at all for that.
I said it correctly in my post but not title.***

http://relianceproducts.com/products/hydration/79.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

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If you look around it is quite possible to get these containers free. Pubs and cafes etc. use them to buy vinegar and some other food-safe commodities.
You don't need to buy airlocks. Get some maybe quarter-inch plastic tubing, drill a hole in the lid so that the tube is a tight fit, put the other end of the tube in a container of water.