Ikea 365+ Lunch Box 15 OZ Microwave Dishwasher zer Safe, Food Container
Lower concern; rigid PP food container without nonstick or water-repellent coatings.
Ikea 365+ lunch box is polypropylene plastic with no disclosed surface treatments. PP is lower concern for PFAS than Teflon-family coating-coated cookware or water-repellent coating-treated items, but Ikea provides no PFAS transparency.
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Material
polypropylene plastic container
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Ikea 365+ Lunch Box 15 OZ Microwave is made of, ingredients and materials
This container is polypropylene (PP), a thermoplastic polymer chosen for food storage because it resists moisture, tolerates repeated heating, and does not naturally leach BPA or phthalates. Polypropylene is one of the more chemically stable food-contact plastics and is labelled recyclable resin code 5. The 15 oz rigid construction means minimal surface area relative to volume, reducing potential leachate contact per serving.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Microplastics
Repeated dishwasher cycles, abrasive scrubbing, or microwave heating can cause microscopic wear and material degradation in any plastic container over time. Risk is proportional to duration of use and mechanical stress; no Ikea-specific data quantifies this risk.
Source, EPA ↗Odor retention or flavor transfer
Polypropylene can absorb and retain volatile compounds from stored foods or cleaning agents, particularly after heating or prolonged use. This is a sensory rather than acute toxicological concern but may signal material saturation and warrant replacement.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
BPA & bisphenols
Polypropylene does not contain BPA or BPS in its base resin. No manufacturing history or public disclosure suggests these additives are present in Ikea 365+ containers.
Source, FDA ↗Phthalate plasticizers
Polypropylene typically does not require phthalate plasticizers for flexibility; the rigid design of this 15 oz container does not indicate use of phthalated compounds, and no recall or test report documents their presence.
Coating degradation or migration
Polypropylene in this application is not described as having a nonstick, antimicrobial, or water-repellent coating; the hazard is not applicable to the known product design.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Ikea has not published specific chemical disclosure statements for this product line. The product carries standard EU and North American food-contact safety markings (microwave, dishwasher, freezer safe icons) but no independent certification (e.g., BPA-free pledge) is documented. Ikea's parent company has faced scrutiny on other product categories (textiles, furniture) but no recall or safety incident is on record for Ikea 365+ food containers.
How it compares in its category
Polypropylene rigid containers are among the most commonly recommended food storage materials by consumer agencies and are comparable in hazard profile to similarly unlabeled competitors (store brands, Rubbermaid, Ziploc). This product offers no premium certification (e.g., third-party lab testing for migratables) that would elevate it above typical market offerings, but likewise carries no known deficiency relative to mass-market alternatives.
If you buy it
Do not use in conventional ovens or broilers; microwave and dishwasher use as labeled are within material limits. Avoid prolonged contact with very hot foods (above 180°F) or aggressive detergents; inspect regularly for stress cracks, discoloration, or warping, which signal polymer degradation and warrant replacement. Store away from direct sunlight and strong solvents. Replace if the container becomes cloudy, brittle, or develops persistent odor, as these may indicate cumulative heat or chemical stress.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- IKEA has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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