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Plastic-Free Rating
Water
Mainstream Brand
Water·Iron Flask

Insulated

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Good value and aesthetic, but the plastic straw can impart flavor and insulation is mediocre. Not dishwasher safe.
PFR Recommended

An attractive and affordable insulated bottle with a glossy finish, featuring a high-quality plastic cap and a flip-up straw. It's a popular budget-friendly option.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
8
Packaging
7
Transparency
7
Durability
8

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Good value and aesthetic, but the plastic straw can impart flavor and insulation is mediocre. Not dishwasher safe.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Iron Flask's Insulated is made from 18/8 Stainless steel body, high-quality plastic cap, silicone straw.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:unspecified (cap), silicone (straw)
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Iron Flask Insulated

Health Risk

Plastic flavoring from the straw, especially when exposed to heat.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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