Proper purchase and use of plastic products to avoid potential hazards

When the Chifeng City Consumers Association of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region conducted a market survey, it found that in some supermarkets in Chifeng City, colorful plastic children's cups displayed on the shelves were unmarked, and consumers generally chose only the capacity and style of plastic cups. Few people paid attention. The composition and safe use of plastic cups.

In view of the potential harm of plastic products to human health, Chifeng Consumer Association issued a consumer warning:

First, the plastic article can not be reused for a long time, the plastic container containing hot water with caution.

The second is to look at the plastic container made of materials , the identification method is to put the plastic container bottom up, you will see a triangle symbol with three arrows, the triangle inside the number of 1-7, each number represents a different material. Although this marking method is not mandatory, large and medium-sized enterprises generally mark plastic recycling labels to facilitate the recycling of plastic products. Therefore, consumers must choose the products of large enterprises when they choose plastic containers.

Digital sign 1 indicates PET (polyethylene terephthalate), mineral water bottles, carbonated beverage bottles are made of this material, heat-resistant to 70 °C, loaded with high-temperature liquid or heating deformation, harmful substances to the human body Will dissolve out.

Digital signage 2 indicates HDPE (high-density polyethylene), which is commonly used in the production of white medicine bottles, cleaning products, and bath products. The plastic bags currently used in supermarkets are mostly made of this material and can withstand high temperatures of 110° C., indicating plastics for food use. Bags can be used to hold food.

Digital signage 3 indicates PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which is commonly used in the production of raincoats, building materials, plastic films, plastic boxes, etc. Plastic materials of this material are prone to toxic and hazardous substances.

Digital signage 4 indicates LDPE (low density polyethylene), cling film, plastic film, etc. are all of this material, and the heat resistance is not strong. Usually, the qualified PE cling film will be melted when the temperature exceeds 110°C, and will remain. Some plastic preparations that cannot be broken down by the human body. The use of cling film wrapped food heating, food oils can easily dissolve the harmful substances in the plastic wrap. Therefore, consumers are reminded to remove the wrapped plastic wrap before putting food into the microwave oven.

The numeral 5 indicates PP (polypropylene). Microwave lunch boxes are made of this material and are resistant to high temperatures of 130°C. This is the only plastic box that can be placed in a microwave oven. Special attention should be paid to the fact that some microwave lunch boxes are made of PP, but the lids are made of PS (polystyrene).

The numeral 6 indicates PS (polystyrene), which has good transparency but is not resistant to high temperatures and cannot be put in a microwave oven together with the box. To be on the safe side, remove the lid before placing the container in the microwave oven. Digital signage 7 indicates PC (polycarbonate) and other types, and is often used for manufacturing baby bottles, space cups, and the like.

Third, some inferior quality plastic products that are odorous are poisonous. Plastic products that meet the hygiene standards are free of odor .

The Chifeng Consumer Association recommends that the numbers 1 and 7 contain bisphenol A. The higher the temperature, the more release and the faster the speed. Therefore, when using this type of container, do not heat and avoid direct sunlight. Minimize the use of plastic containers with recycling marks “1” and “7”; use baking soda powder and warm water before using the plastic containers for the first time; do not use dishwashers, dishwashers, and plastic containers; if plastic Containers that are not numbered, randomly numbered, or whose icons are not standard are irregular products.