[cromwell1625]

Hello,
    I was hoping someone could tell me what kind of plastic is used to make prescription pill bottles. I am referring to the ones that are colored orange. Typically what you would receive from a Wal-Mart pharmacy.
    I ask because I drilled a hole in one and accidentally breathed in a very small amount (about the diameter of a sewing needle) of the dust. I am not truly concerned that I will suffer any serious effects from it, but it occurred to me that I should learn more before I assume all is well. So does anyone know if this very small amount would be harmful enough to seek medical attention?

PS: I wasn't sure exactly where to put this thread. I figured I was analyzing the plastic and it's effects. Please inform me of where and why it should be if it is moved.

Sincerely,
    -Konner

[Arkcon]

We could be able to find out, by using the recycling symbol on the plastic bottle.  Assuming you haven't drilled through the symbol.

[curiouscat]

    I ask because I drilled a hole in one and accidentally breathed in a very small amount (about the diameter of a sewing needle) of the dust. I am not truly concerned that I will suffer any serious effects from it, but it occurred to me that I should learn more before I assume all is well. So does anyone know if this very small amount would be harmful enough to seek medical attention?

This is not medical advice; but I doubt it will do you any harm. How fine was the dust? What were you drilling with?

[vmelkon]

The large ones are all PET. They might even be multilayer like the cola bottles these days.
The small ones that the pharmacist gives is polystyrene and sometimes polypropylene.